Toys for Fine Motor Skills

Meet Janod's Dinosaur Ride on, the Brachiosaurus aka Portosaurus. This ride-on toy features two directional front wheels to facilitate easy turning and steering. The wheels are also equipped with silicon grippers to enable smooth riding no matter what the surface. The shape of the seat (21 cm high) has been designed for children to climb on easily and sit comfortably. The natural wooden handles - protruding from the head - will help little ones stabilise themselves. The dinosaur's removable tail is made of plush (hand washable at 30 degrees C), adding a touch of softness and fun. Ride on toys assist in the development of motor skills and balance.  Specifications: Size: approx. 46cm x 20cm x 34cm Recommended from 12 mths+ Removable plush tail Directional front wheels with silicon grippers

The Memory Touch Game includes 21 wooden pieces, 5 game cards and a cotton bag for storage. Put your hand inside the bag and try to be the first to find the 4 pieces pictured on your game card using only your sense of touch! But beware of the trick piece! The player who picks the bone must return any pieces already won to the bag and start again. For younger children the variant of the game is that they each pull a piece from the bag to match the images on their card. If not, it is returned for another player to try. An ideal game for developing sensory processing and fine motor skills. For 2 - 5 players. Dimensions: 27.8 cm x 3.5 cm x 20.3 cm Recommended from 3 yrs+

The Janod Sorting Birds practice the concepts of shapes, sizes and colours. Children playfully learn to differentiate sizes, shapes and colours using the different birds in this fun game. Included are 72 wooden birds: square, circular, big, small, green, blue, etc. Rolling the dice will determine the colour, shape and size of the bird. The game can be started with only one of the dice for either colour or shape and then stepped up to include both dice. The game can be used for independent play or for two children together using 1 base each.  In addition to learning shapes and colours, this game is also ideal for developing hand-eye coordination. Made from FSC wood. It is part of an educational range developed in collaboration with a school teacher, in order to best match the learning and progress at each level. Recommended from 2 yrs+

A brilliant take on the magnetic maze! Use the magnetic stick to help the bees move the coloured beads through the labyrinth to finish in the hive. Kids will love moving the beads around the board from the garden to the hive and back again matching the colours with their starting points. This will also encourage fine motor skills and aptitude. Made from environmentally friendly FSC wood, the Janod Hive Magnetic Maze will have them buzzing! Size: 19.5 cm x 3 cm x 30 cm Recommended from 2 yrs+ All Janod toys are designed in France and manufactured to strict quality and safety standards, meeting both European and Australian requirements. Janod are dedicated to developing environmentally friendly and sustainable toys.

Weights and Balance are fundamental learning skills. The game allows the comparison of different weights and how that affects balance with simple maths concepts to promote logical thinking and problem solving. The 16 magnetic blocks are all water-painted and made from beech wood while the magnets in the balancing base create stability and ease of use for little hands. The set includes 5 double sided challenge cards. Children can start by following the instructions and as their understanding develops, they can create their own combinations. The Janod Essentials range has been co-developed with a pre-school specialist following the trend of STEM learning, to introduce educational concepts in a simple and fun way, making them a great resource not only at home, but for kindergartens, child care centres and schools as well.  Size: 23 cm x 8 cm x 5.5 cm Recommended from 3 yrs+

Just Blocks are ecologically manufactured out of beech wood without being chemically treated by preservatives, paints or oils. Each block size and shape has each been thoroughly tested so as to support and enhance a child’s motor skills and cognitive brain development. Building ‘Just Block’ structures helps develop a child’s fine motor and manual dexterity skills as well as hand-to-eye coordination and to exercise the hand and finger muscles. A given block set is not designed to force/instruct any particular way of playing. In contrast, the focus is on letting children use their own imagination. During the building process, a child can learn how to explore and exploit cause & effect, to undertake challenging tasks and to test the limits of their abilities. In general, toys tend to impose limits in their use-for-play without stimulating a child’s imagination. The ‘Just Blocks’ approach is intended to counteract this, where a child uses its own creativity, through play, to achieve whatever goals they have in mind. Spacial creative skills so acquired help a child to achieve the necessary and enhanced means for its mental development. Contains 166 pieces: 74 Basic bold blocks28 Flat large blocks14 Flat medium blocks50 Stick blocks Recommended from 3 yrs+

A classic musical instrument. These wooden Animal Bell Sticks are enjoyable for children and adults alike. They have a great sound and are not too loud so great to use from a very young age. With a cute animal design, and a wooden base they can stand once play is over! A lovely wooden musical toy for young children and a good size to pack in the nappy bag. Promotes hand eye co-ordination, rhythm, fine motor skills and a general interest in music. Recommended from 3 m+

This set includes 60 wooden building discs in 6 different shapes and 9 different colours. Use your imagination to create whatever comes to mind. The handy storage tin will keep everything neatly together. Tin box size approx. 14.5 cm x 14.5 cm x 5cm. Recommended from 3 yrs+

Let's go fishing! What can you find? Is it a crab or a fish, an old shoe or even a treasure chest? This handy wooden fishing game is perfect to train fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination. It is a great size to throw in your handbag and keep the kids entertained in a cafe or restaurant. And after you finished playing, all the pieces get packed back up into the tin. Each tin contains: 2 magnetic fishing rods, 1 felt fishing pond, 8 sea creatures, a shoe and a treasure chest.  Recommended for 2 yrs+

The Kaper Kidz Geometric Pattern set consists of 52 wooden tiles in a variety of geometric shapes and assorted colours. Create patterns, pictures and shapes however you like. Size: Tin 14.5 cm x 14.5 cm x5 cm. Recommended from 3 yrs+

These little lacing animals are teaching basic lacing methods while developing hand/eye co-ordination and improving finger motions and fine motor skills. Recommended from 3 yrs+

A beautiful large wooden xylophone for all the little musicians. Made from good quality timber and colourfully painted with non toxic paint. Complete with 2 beaters. Size: Approx. 41 cm long and 23 cm wide. Recommended from 18 months+

A beautifully made and designed set of a wooden maraca and a wooden bell stick. Music makes learning fun. Shaking the wooden maraca and bell stick helps improve fine motor skills and hand and eye coordination. A wonderful wooden musical toy for toddlers. Size: Maraca and Bell Stick approx 4.5cm wide x 13cm high.  Recommended from 18 m+

The wooden triangular pieces work like mosaic pieces. Explore geometric forms while building. The possibilities are endless. An open ended toy to stimulate hand-eye coordination, replication and imagination. Made from beech wood and painted with non toxic paint. Size: 21 x 19 cm Recommended from 3 yrs+

This wooden pretend play set is every little fire fighter's dream. It has all the important equipment required and comes complete with a handy fabric tool belt for storage. Imaginative play provides opportunities for children to practise language and social skills and challenges creativity. Recommended from 3 yrs+

The ideal playset for all the little horse fans. Come up with lots of adventures and stories for your little stable friends while making sure their home is clean and ready. Each wooden playset comes with 2 horses, 2 jumping fences, 2 felt blankets, a bucket, a spade, a broom, a fork, a trough and a wheelbarrow. Size: 21.5 cm L x 12.3 cm W x 23 cm H Recommended from 3 yrs+