Country Critters Cube
Country Critters Cube
Product Description
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- Delivery 4 - 7 Business Days
Description
The Country Critters Play Cube packs five distinct activities into a compact wooden cube sized for toddlers: shape sorting with animal-faced pieces, a ball rolling coaster with beaded animal faces, a wire bead maze on top, a rotating gear panel, and a tracking and counting panel.
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 13.78" W x 13.78" D x 19.69" H |
| Ages | 12 months and up |
| Sides | Five including the top |
| Materials | High-quality wood, non-toxic paint, smooth rounded edges |
| Item number | E1810 |
| Manufacturer | Hape |
Play Activities
| Activity | Description | Skills |
|---|---|---|
| Shape Sorting | Animal-shaped pieces with friendly eyes match to openings | Shape recognition, problem solving, fine motor |
| Ball Rolling Coaster | Balls with animal faces drop in at the top and zigzag to the bottom | Cause and effect, visual tracking, hand-eye coordination |
| Wire Bead Maze (top) | Colorful beads including animal faces slide along wire loops | Fine motor, bilateral coordination, concentration |
| Rotating Gear Panel | Colorful interlocking gears that spin together | Mechanical reasoning, cause and effect, finger strength |
| Counting and Tracking Panel | Animal-themed counting and tracking activities | Number recognition, animal identification, early math |
Where These Work Best
Five distinct activities mean five entry points for children at different developmental stages. A 12-month-old drops balls through the coaster while a 3-year-old works the shape sorter on the opposite panel. The compact footprint fits on a side table or low shelf without consuming floor space, and the all-wood construction is easy to wipe down between uses.
At under 14 inches square, the Country Critters cube fits anywhere a family needs it: a corner of the living room, beside a reading chair, in a nursery. The wooden construction and country animal theme work with the design language of most home environments, and the no-battery, no-screen format means it stays active and useful across the full toddler years without any maintenance.
Works well as a manipulative center station for one or two children at a time. The gear panel and ball coaster are natural conversation starters for cause-and-effect discussions, and the shape sorter builds the visual discrimination skills that transfer directly into early literacy and math readiness. The 10-piece count is low enough that nothing gets permanently lost in a busy classroom environment.
| • 5 activities: shape sort, ball coaster, bead maze, gears, counting | • Solid wood, non-toxic paint, rounded edges |
| • Ages 12 months and up | • No batteries required |
| • 10 pieces total | • Made by Hape, Item E1810 |
Delivery 4 - 7 Business Days
- This item ships direct from Wisconsin.
- Ground delivery 4 - 7 Business Days
- We will email you the tracking number when your order ships.