Shape Matching Game for Toddlers
Shape Matching Game for Toddlers
Small children learn shape and colour by handling them, not by being told. The Shape Matching Game gives them the material to do it: a set of bright, chunky pieces and matching openings, so a child works out by trial and error that the triangle only goes one way. The moment it drops through is the moment the concept lands.
The play covers a lot of ground at once. Matching a piece to its slot builds shape recognition and early problem solving; naming the colours builds vocabulary; and the pinch-and-place motion strengthens exactly the fine motor control that later goes into holding a pencil. It also happens to be quiet, which parents notice. Playing alongside a child rather than watching adds language to the exercise: naming each shape and colour aloud as it goes in roughly doubles what the toy teaches in one session.
Pieces are sized and finished for small hands, with smooth edges and bright, easily distinguished colours. Wipe clean with a damp cloth. Safety: this toy contains small parts and is not suitable for children under 3 years, who may choke on them. Adult supervision is required during play. Check pieces regularly and stop using any that are cracked, chipped or damaged.
- Shape sorting and matching play set
- Builds shape and colour recognition
- Develops fine motor control and problem solving
- Chunky pieces sized for small hands
- Smooth edges, wipe-clean surfaces
- Not for children under 3 - contains small parts
Shipping & returns
Ships from Kites of the Harbor, 75 Main St, Sag Harbor, NY 11963. Flat $5.95 U.S. shipping, free on orders $60+. 30-day returns on unopened items — see our Shipping and Refund policies.
Good to know
- Age: Ages 12 months+
- Safety: Sized for little hands; always check parts before play
- Shipping: $5.95 flat, free over $60 · ships in 1–2 business days · free pickup at 75 Main St, Sag Harbor
- Returns: 30 days on unopened items · missing or broken parts replaced free
Shipping, returns & care
Flat $5.95 on U.S. orders; free on orders of $60 or more. We ship within United States only.
Orders are packed within 1–2 business days. Delivery normally takes another 3–7 business days, with a tracking link emailed to you. Full details on our Shipping Policy.
You have 30 days from delivery to return any unopened item in its original sealed packaging. Buyer pays return postage on change-of-mind returns; damaged, wrong or lost orders are replaced or refunded in full and we cover the postage. No restocking fees.
Approved refunds go back to your original payment method within 5–10 business days. See the full Refund Policy.
Check the age grade on the product page before buying. Toys with small parts, magnets or batteries are not for children under 3 and should be used with adult supervision. Keep packaging until you are sure the toy is right — unopened items are returnable for 30 days.
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