Learning ResourcesSilly Science Fine Motor Sorting Set - 55 Pieces, Age 3+ Educational Toy, Preschool Fine Motor Skills, PreK Manipulatives

The Learning Resources Silly Science Fine Motor Sorting Set is thoughtfully designed with young children in mind. The set features a variety of colorful, whimsical pieces that are both visually appealing and durable. Made from high-quality, child-safe materials, the pieces are sturdy enough to withstand the energetic play of a very active 2.5-year-old.This sorting set is an excellent educational tool that combines fun with learning. It helps develop fine motor skills as children use their fingers to grasp, sort, and manipulate the pieces. The set also introduces basic STEM concepts by encouraging sorting, counting, and pattern recognition. These activities foster critical thinking and problem-solving skills, making it a valuable addition to any child's educational toys.The pieces are designed to be easy for small hands to handle, making it accessible for toddlers. The set includes a variety of shapes and colors, providing multiple ways to play and learn. Its simplicity allows children to explore independently, while also being versatile enough for guided play with parents or caregivers.his sorting set is a fantastic educational toy for active toddlers. It successfully combines play with learning, providing endless opportunities for skill development and exploration. Parents can confirm its appeal, as it keeps children engaged and entertained while fostering essential developmental skills. Highly recommended for any young child with a curious mind and active hands.

The Learning Resources Silly Science Fine Motor Sorting Set has been a hit in our special needs pre-k classroom. It's incredibly durable and affordable, and a consistent favorite during free choice time. Beyond fostering fine motor skills and eye-hand coordination, this set effectively supports color recognition, counting, and social skills development. It's easily adapted for various learning levels and makes an excellent addition to our science center."

I got this for my son when he started Pre-K3 because he got a little anxious after all the hype about germs at school and home (we had just had a new baby.) We got this to make germs a little less scary and more tangible for his 3 year old brain to understand. Little did I know, this would easily become one of his favorite Learning Resources toys, ever!! He’s about to turn 6 and he loves pulling this out. His sister, the aforementioned new baby, just turned 2 years old and she also loves to play, mostly by sorting. We have long since moved on from just learning about germs to counting, sorting, colors, shapes, patterns, taking turns, and just plain old fun! My son loves rolling the dice and it adds to the “game” feel. The set comes with a booklet of different ways to play. We’ve made up all kinds of games ourselves too, even that accidentally touching a certain green germ turns the player into The Hulk! This set is well made, durable, and a great size for younger and older kids. The germs are cute and approachable, while still teaching a healthy respect for them. We love this set so much, we bought a second for grandma’s house & I'm giving one as a Christmas gift. Money well spent!

My grandson busted one set of Tongs immediately but that's more my problem than the game itself. Overall concept of the game and quality of all the other game pieces was great. Having fun while learning fine motor skills was excellent. Easy to make up other games as you create play. Great gift idea.

Why did you pick this product vs others?:I'm a lover of anything from Learning Resources and this one is added to the list! The germ pieces are heavy and super cute. All the parts feel like great quality and it's super colorful. Very cute game. We bought it for our daughter's 3rd bday and she loves it. She has no problems using the tweezers and picking up each germ. Super cute game for toddlers.

Was bought as a gift but it turned out to be a great present. Easy to use and they are learning through sorting and using tongs which they don’t even realize.

I cannot recommend this germ set enough! It addresses grouping, colors, pattern recognition, matching, counting, and fine motor skills, just to name a few things! The set is darling. My daughter loves it so much! We got it for her at age 2 and a half and a year later she still wants to play with it often! It's one of those toys that can grow with them as their skills develop.

This is a great toy! Our preschool classroom is obsessed with them!