A Peg Board That Teaches Height, Shape and Color
Most peg board toys focus on color alone. This one adds shape and height, so one simple board supports several kinds of learning. Kids lift a piece, look at its outline and slide it back into the slot that fits. Along the way they notice that a cylinder is round, a triangle has three sides and a prism stands taller than a block.
Four Rows, Four Shapes
Each row has its own shape and color:
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Red cylinders: short, round pieces for the front row
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Yellow rectangular blocks: low, flat-topped pieces
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Blue triangular prisms: pointed pieces that stand a little higher
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Green square prisms: the tallest pieces, at the back of the board
Because every row is a different height, the finished board looks like a bar chart. That makes it a gentle, visual introduction to comparing and ordering.
Graded Heights, Real Math Foundations
Putting the pieces in the right order helps children understand short, taller and tallest. They can count each row, compare rows and talk about which has the biggest pieces. Those are early steps toward sorting, sequencing and measuring.
Open-Ended Play, Many Ways to Learn
There is more than one right way to play. Kids can sort by color, match by shape, line pieces up by height, stack them into small towers or pull everything out and rebuild the board. That freedom makes it a good fit among open play toys, where children decide what to do next.
An Activity Toy for Kids That Builds Grip
The pieces are chunky and easy to hold, but they still need a careful pinch to lift and a steady hand to drop into the slot. That makes the board a simple tool for pincer grasp practice, plus hand-eye coordination.
Smooth, Safe and Made to Last
The board is made from non-toxic, sustainably sourced wood with a smooth painted finish. It is designed with child safety and durability in mind, so it can handle everyday play at home or in the classroom.
Skills Your Child Will Develop
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Pincer grasp and grip strength: lift and place each piece with a careful pinch
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Counting and height sorting: count pieces and order them from short to tall
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Color and shape matching: identify cylinders, rectangles, triangles and squares
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Hand-eye coordination: line up each piece with its slot
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Stacking and building: pull pieces out and use them as blocks
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Focus and problem solving: work out which piece goes where
Fun Ways to Play
- Pull out one row, mix the pieces and put them back
- Name the shape and the color of each piece you lift
- Line up all 16 pieces by height on the table
- Stack the pieces into towers and compare them
- Count each row out loud, then count them all together
- Ask your child to find the tallest piece, then the shortest
Perfect For
- Toddlers and preschoolers learning shapes, colors and counting
- Pincer grasp and fine motor practice at home
- Montessori-style and early math activities
- Playschools, daycare and early learning centers
- Birthday gifts and festive gifting
Product Specifications
| Detail |
Information |
| Product Name |
Geometrical Peg Board |
| Material |
Non-toxic, sustainably sourced wood with smooth painted finish |
| Number of Pieces |
16 (4 per shape) |
| Shapes |
Cylinder, rectangular block, triangular prism, square prism |
| Colors |
Red, yellow, blue, green |
| Base Color |
White |
| Base Dimensions |
20 cm x 19 cm |
| Design |
Graded height pieces with individual matching slots |
| Use |
Shape and color matching, height sorting, counting, grip practice |
Why Parents Will Love It
- Screen-free play that teaches shapes, colors and heights at once
- Pieces always have a home, so tidy-up is quick
- Simple enough for toddlers, rich enough for preschoolers
- Bright colors on a clean white base look good on any shelf
