100 Unit Painted Blocks in Wood Crate
From Melissa & Doug
Customer Reviews
Great purchase
We purchsed these blocks a year ago for our oldest son upon the recommendation of his early intervention specialist. They have been great and we all enjoy building with them. You can use them for so many skills other than just building. We started by separating just the one-inch blocks and having him practice stacking them. You may know that the number of one-inch blocks a child can stack is a judge of developmental milestones. Because they are brightly colored we also used them for color sorting and eventually patterning (we build a tower in a pattern and he copies it.). Now he is using them to build three-dimensional pieces. However, we have been adding back pieces so that he is not overwhelmed by the sheer number of pieces.
It is true that you need a flat surface to build with them, but you do for all blocks! We have been able to get decent height on our berber carpets but we saved the crate and often build in or on it. Now our younger song is using them and I think they are holding up very well. All in all, an excellent purchase, especially for the money!
Economical Set of Wood Blocks
These all-wood blocks are colorful, which I think is both a pro, and a con of the set. The vivid colors attract young peoples attention, which is a pro, yet as the blocks are played with they develop bumps and bruises along the way that chip the paint, and detract from their appearance. The manufacturer sells a multitude of real-wood sets, both in natural, and painted finishes. In retrospection, I should have considered one of their expensive hardwood sets as they're made of kiln-dried wood, which helps to resist dents and dings; in addition, they carry a lifetime guarantee. This set is most likely made of a soft wood like pine, so they are lightweight, and dent easily. The kiln-dried sets cost considerably more than the painted sets, although I think, they're worth the extra money.
These blocks don't play well on carpet. Unless you have a low-pile commercial carpet in your home, these blocks really need a hard surface to support the endless combinations of stacking fun. If you're considering a set of real wooden blocks, this is certainly an economical choice. My son is kind of a block junkie. He has an assortment of blocks, and for some reason these painted blocks didn't do it for him. He's warmed up to them with time, but Mommy's perspective is that they are pretty darn cool. I enjoy pulling these blocks out and working the creative side of my brain, and once I initiate play my son stacks right along side of me. Just be prepared this set may not be an independent plaything until the age of 5.
Product Description
This is a set of 100 wooden colored blocks. There is a convenience wooden tray included for convenient storage after play! Many different and unique shapes. The blocks are very colorful and are non-toxic. Blocks are made from high quality hardwood. The building blocks range in size from 1" to 3.5". Very easy stacking blocks for young toddlers.
