Shapes & Patterns
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The Original Classic Colorforms Set - Award-winning pattern and design set
Children are delighted by this reusable, open-ended art material! By placing, layering, and overlapping geometric shapes, they can create a variety of patterns and pictures. Adheres to any glossy surface. Learn More -
Sunprint Kit - The original non-toxic, sun-sensitive paper
A great way to learn about shape! This fascinating step-by-step process appeals to young children. They’ll be quite satisfied with the surprising result of rinsing paper in water! 12 sheets (4" x 4") with instructions. Learn More -
Super Sunprint Kit - The original photo-sensitive paper
Sunprint® paper makes photographic-type prints using sunshine (light) and water. This activity is a wonderful way for children to learn about shape. First, select small items from the home or outdoors and arrange them on the special paper. Learn More -
Object Puzzles ~ Magnetic Travel Tangoes
The ancient Chinese tangram offers hours of puzzling and designing opportunities. This foam-topped magnet version binds 24 increasingly challenging puzzles (and solutions!) into a snap-shut book. Learn More -
Animal Puzzles ~ Magnetic Travel Tangoes
The ancient Chinese tangram offers hours of puzzling and designing opportunities. This foam-topped magnet version binds 24 increasingly challenging puzzles (and solutions!) into a snap-shut book. Learn More -
Papier-Mache Boxes - 6 boxes & lids for sensorial or art activites
Remove all the lids, mix them up, and children can match the lids to the boxes. Control of error is clear—each lid only fits on its own box. The set contains an ellipse, circle, square, heart, rectangle, and hexagon; 6 boxes in all. 2" x 1" high. Learn More -
SET Card Game - The Family Game of Visual Perception
An addictive attribute-recognition game for any size group. Ideal for mixed ages. Children easily grasp the idea of making card sets based on visible traits (symbol, color, etc.)! 81 laminated cards. Learn More -
Qwirkle
An exciting mix-and-match group game for mixed ages and abilities. Familiar “bingo”-like play exercises basic pattern, attribute, and color recognition skills. 6 shape and color variables. Learn More -
50 Optical Illusions - Usborne activity cards
Challenge children’s assumptions about their perceptions! “What do you see? Two faces or a vase? Something old, something new — 50 common and uncommon optical illusions sharpen children’s observation skills. Learn More -
Locktagons - Slotted plastic building shapes from Lauri
Sturdy plastic pieces lock together so stable sculptures are easy to create. Includes activity guide and 216 slotted pieces in 6 colors and 3 shapes: octagon, square, and rectangle. Learn More
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