Melissa & Doug Locks & Latches Board Wooden Educational Toy

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My son (11 months) loved this when he first got it and grunted his "happy noise" for at least 15 minutes. This is the third one of these we have purchased, two were gifts and I couldn't wait to get one for my 2 year old daughter!

Please check the size chart has printed out to the correct size by measuring the scale at the bottom of the chart, this must measure 10cm otherwise the indicated size may not be accurate.He was willing to show me how what was hiding behind each door and how all the doors unlatched and opened when asked. Thus, it is very important to provide small children with as many versatile learning tools as possible. This item (latches) is one of those 'once in a lifetime' purchases because its extremely well thought out and made.

Our 15 mo old received this product as a Christmas present, so there are lots of other toys competing for his attention. The activity board is an educational toy that helps little ones build fine and gross motor skills while learning colors, shapes, numbers, animals and more! Remote fine motor and memory skills with this intriguing board containing the locks and latches of all shapes and sizes. I used to volunteer at a nursing home in Louisiana, and the elderly folks used boards very similar to this one (that also had things like a zipper, a button, and a faucet) to practice things that they use every day.

Unlock, unlatch, open the hinged panels, and count on finding fun when the pictures beneath are revealed! His 4-year old sister is also very interested in this toy and the children can each work on a latch while sharing the board. The ergonomic shape of the board allows for comfortable play in front of the child, or it can be easily carried or hung up with the practical grip. My degree is in child development and I also used it at work, I am retired and recently purchased it for my niece, a special ed teacher. I felt that I needed to sand all the corners and edges of the doors so that they weren't so sharp or splintery for little fingers.

His parents weren't as enamored over the gift because it taught the child how to open latches that they had hoped would remain a mystery for a few more months!Is challanging, includes different levels so my child will succeed at some and try to learn the more difficult ones without getting frustrated.

We love interacting with him asking him what color the houses are and how many animals does he see, what sound does that animal make, etc. BNPL is an interest bearing option that allows you to delay payments on your purchases for up to 12 months depending on how much you spend. She is not quite old enough to open all the doors on her own but she is catching on quickly and loves playing with the puzzle. He loves it and is working great, teaching him to not only open locks but to close them, and to locate a specific color.Parents and older kids can engage with children by playing multiple games including counting animals behind the doors and windows, locating specific colors, and identifying the type of animals displayed. com, the Sell on Etsy app, and the Etsy app, as well as the electricity that powers Etsy’s global offices and employees working remotely from home in the US. Kids will delight in discovering what’s hiding behind the locked and latched panels on this wooden playboard and educational toy in one. He can only open 1 of the hooks so far but he likes playing with the other ones and trying to get them open. Inspired by the Montessori teaching method, this toy is designed to optimally develop motor skills in children.