Neena's Toy Shoppe :: Educational Toys
Uncle Goose blocks are handcrafted in Grand Rapids, Michigan from sustainable Michigan basswood. Uncle Goose blocks have been honored with Parent Choice Awards, Dr. Toy’s “100 Best Toys” award, and Oppenheim Toy Portfolio awards. In this age of high-tech playthings, classic wooden blocks are a welcome, high-touch toy that engages both child and parent.
All blocks are made from child-safe materials, especially non-toxic inks. Blocks are tested regularly and always surpass national and international standards on ink safety. Of course there is very little ink on Uncle Goose blocks, so rest assured that a child will not be exposed to harmful substances even if they should consume an entire set of blocks. The same is true for your household pets who may even chew on the blocks.
What makes Uncle Goose blocks special are the two embossed letters on each block. The embossing process gives depth and detail to each block and appears to be carved. Actually these designs are pressed into the wood under immense pressure. They are proud of their embossing capability and produce a wide range of embossed letters, numbers and images. In addition, they chamfer the upright edges of their blocks to eliminate sharp corners and make the blocks more comfortable to hold.
Playing with blocks helps to aid in the development of fine motor skills, spatial recognition, math, and language skills in kindergarten and pre-school aged children, as well as being just plain FUN!
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