This is a great toy to teach a child to dress themselves.  Many children are not exposed enough to shoe laces and zippers, given that velcro and elastic are quite popular these days!  Children need lots of opportunites to develop these necessary fine motor skills.  Read on...

When I left my son at preschool this morning, four kids were circled around this toy taking beads on and off.  This is great for teaching colors, sequencing, matching colors, counting & early math, and fine motor skills.

Kids love the element of surprise with this toy... what shape will I pick out of the bag next?  There are multiple ways to play with this toy.  Use it to encourage your children to name shapes; have your child reach in the bag and try to pick out the triange (encourages sensory exploration); fine motor development occurs as the child places the piece in the puzzle.  Tons of fun.  Sometimes the simplest toys are the best.

This toys is enticing to young and older children.  Toddlers will enjoy placing the pieces on the poles and stacking them.  Older children will enjoy following the patterns and trying to match them up.  Definitely a toy that will not be tossed away after a few months.  Excellent for fine motor skills.