Blocks have been proven to help children learn spatial reasoning. Additionally, they help cultivate creativity and a healthy imagination. Learning through play is a basic concept that is a constant throughout four influential educational approaches (Froebel, Waldorf or Steiner, Montessori, and Reggio Emilia). While there may be some differences in what type of play is emphasized, the common theme is allowing children to discover through play. Blocks are perfect in this way, in that children use their imagination to visualize a castle or a house, or a fort, or any kind of structure, then discover shapes and quantities, mathematical perception, spatial dimensions, physical laws, and much, much more, as their imagined creations take shape. All HABA building blocks and systems are compatible with each other. Haba uses reforested solid, natural, untreated beech wood. 102 blocks in a cotton storage bag Made of sustainably harvested beechwood Wipe clean with mild soap and water Made in Germany Box Size: 42.1cm x 32cm (16.6"h x 12.6"d) Blocks are in standard measurement 4.45cm x 4.45cm (1.75" x 1.75") and compatible with all other Haba blocks. Age 1 year and up ***DOES NOT QUALIFY FOR EXPEDITED/EXPRESS SHIPPING** Owned and operated by the Habermaass family for more than 80 years, HABA prides itself on the fact that children love playing with their toys, blissfully unaware of how this fosters their development. That’s the stamp of approval the company appreciates the most, but it has been recognized by the grown-up world as well with numerous awards and accolades: virtually every German toy award and virtually all of the prestigious American ones, as well. All of their products are designed to grow with your child to ensure many years of family enjoyment.
