The Wooden Pegs and Cups come in a range of eight bright colors and can be used in multiple ways for play and learning. This Montessori and Waldorf inspired toy is absolutely perfect for all ages as it is so versatile and giving endless hours of open-ended imaginative play.

These sets are beautifully handcrafted from natural materials and can be used in multiple, non-prescriptive ways by children. Stack them into a tower, slot them on each other, use them as food bowls and pans in a play kitchen, use them to store pencils and paintbrushes – the possibilities are endless.

Recommended age period

1 year and above.

How to introduce the activity to my child?

To begin with, pick two to three contrasting colors to really focus on. Red, blue, and yellow (the primary colors) are great places to start and look different enough from each other that kids won’t get confused between the three.

Pick one peg and place it into the corresponding cup slowly. Make sure your movements are done in a very calm manner and in slow motion, without explaining vocally. Give your child the space to explore and exercise as many times he/she wants but make sure to stay close and observe their actions.

When your child is proficient with one peg, introduce the rest of the pegs gradually.

What will my child learn?

The Pegs and Cups set is a great toy that invites the child to play, discover, imagine, and explore. This play set offers countless possibilities for free and carefree play.

Sorting

Grouping objects by color, size or shape is a developmental milestone for cognition – which is learning, thinking and problem solving. Sorting and matching things helps develop visual perceptual skills, thinking and memory skills.

Control of Error

This beautiful set is self-correcting and allows children to independently assess their progress and errors without adult feedback.

Spatial Awareness

Working out how the blocks stack together teaches children about spatial awareness and how different objects relate to one another.

What is included?

This set features 8 peg dolls painted in 8 different colors that fit neatly into their corresponding wooden cups. Colors include: Red, Orange, Yellow, Green, Blue, Purple, Pink and Lavender.

What is it made of?

The Pegs and Cups are handcrafted from solid Ivory wood and hand painted using water-based child safe paints.

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Care instructions

Wooden toys are beautiful and durable. Toys made of natural materials bring your little one a little closer to the nature by nourishing the child’s senses.

Wood has natural anti-bacterial properties, so keeping them clean is simple and you can even get your kids involved in the process. Here are some tips that can come handy while taking care of the wooden toys –

1. Wooden toys can be wiped with a dry cloth for daily maintenance and cleaning.
2. No Soaking. Never submerge wooden toys in the water; to clean or otherwise. The wood can soak up the water which can gradually lead to cracks.
3. Instead, a slightly damp cloth or sponge can be used to remove dirt or dust and then the toy should be air dried.
4. While drying the toys, do not leave them in a direct sunlight. Sunlight can cause the colors to fade and long exposure to the sunlight and air might damage the wood.
5. Every once in a while, you may want to moisturize wooden toys when it starts to look dry or dull. Coconut oil or olive oil can be applied sparingly with a washcloth. Then let it dry.

Note

• During its lifetime, a tree is subjected to many natural forces that cause variations in wood grain, color, knots, splits, and stains. These variations are not defects. They enhance the beauty of the wood and add to the characteristic of the handcrafted toys making each toy unique.
• As with any baby toy or accessory, please use only under adult supervision.
• Always inspect for damage prior to use.