Safari Magnetic Blocks

Fifteen large 4.2-cm cubes decorated with a lion, a giraffe, an elephant, a zebra, a rabbit, a frog, and a hippopotamus, which attach to one another with magnets. No need to force them or aim carefully: the sides attract each other, and the towers stand firmly, even when little hands are still a bit clumsy. Red, pink, yellow, green, blue, and white: these bright colors help children recognize, sort, and match the characters. Each structure becomes a little challenge in observation, logic, and imagination, in the spirit of STEM toys. Children refine their fine motor skills, seek solutions, and gain independence. It’s a quiet activity, away from screens, perfect for when boredom sets in or when a tablet is requested. It can be enjoyed alone or with others—siblings, friends, or cousins. It works well on the bedroom rug, in the living room, at the table, in a Montessori corner, at daycare, or at the childminder’s, and fits easily into a bag for a car ride. The box doubles as storage and makes a great gift idea for a birthday, Christmas, or as a child’s first toy.

Information

• Number of cubes: 15
• Cube size: 4.2 cm
• Designs: lion, giraffe, elephant, zebra, rabbit, frog, hippopotamus
• Colors: red, pink, yellow, green, blue, white
• Assembly: with magnets
• Age: 18 months and up
• Package contents: 15 magnetic cubes in a box
• Uses: in the bedroom on a rug; in the living room on a rug or hardwood floor; at the table with one other child or in a small group; independent play; with siblings, friends, or cousins; in a Montessori play area; at daycare or with a child care provider; a fun way to learn about animals, colors, and shapes; a quiet, screen-free activity; birthday, Christmas, or baby gift; travel or car rides