First they learn to place pieces based on size and order.

Next, smaller handles to grasp and organic shapes offer your toddler a greater challenge.

Then, nesting complex shapes expands your child's knowledge of how things fit together.

At first they'll repeat popping the ball down through the top and play while sitting and squatting.

Then, they'll work on their balance as they toddle after the cars and pick them up off the ground to start the run all over again.

When hung, this quilt encourages your child to stand and reach as they focus on sorting the critters.

They'll start by figuring out how the pieces fit in each hole and stack them to learn how things work together.

Next, their curiosity will lead them to explore how each unique lock and door can be opened and closed.

As their attention span grows, they'll use problem-solving strategies to fit different sized dowels in the correct holes.

Little hands will start working together as they hold the 'shrub' and lift the lid, then peel and drop the bugs inside.

A growing sense of independence fosters greater coordination as they work to pour water to fill the cup.

Concentration leads to the practise of buckling and unbuckling to build bilateral coordination and finger strength.