{"product_id":"blockables-farm-play-set","title":"Blockables Town Play Set (73 pc)","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe Melissa \u0026amp; Doug Blockables Town Play Set is a box of chunky wooden blocks that click together with large, easy-grip connectors. Children can build their own little neighbourhood: a swing, a rocker, a carousel, a small vehicle, a pet or two, and a few play figures to live there. Felt trees and a soft felt swing-slide add a different texture next to the smooth painted wood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThere’s an illustrated guide with ideas to copy, but the guide is only a starting point. Pieces can be stacked, linked, pulled apart and put together in new ways, so a carousel today can become a tower or a car tomorrow. Because the pieces connect, a creation doesn’t fall apart with one bump, which can make building a lot less frustrating for younger children.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe box folds out into a play space and closes again for storage, with a soft handle for carrying. The set works with every other Blockables set, so it can grow as your child’s ideas do.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat’s Included\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e30 solid wooden blocks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e32 connectors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4 play figures\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4 wheels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 felt trees\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 felt swing\/slide with built-in connectors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIllustrated building guide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFold-out box that doubles as a play space and storage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTotal: 73 pieces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBox dimensions: approx. 29.3 cm (H) x 21.7 cm (W) x 12.7 cm (D)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecommended age: 2+ years (Melissa \u0026amp; Doug suggests 2–7 years)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat the OT Says\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eWhat I like about Blockables is the push-and-snap connection. To join two pieces, a child usually holds one block steady with one hand and pushes with the other. That’s bilateral coordination: the two hands do different jobs at the same time. Pressing pieces together and pulling them apart also asks for graded force, which means learning how much pressure is just enough. That can support hand strength and body awareness in a way that loose blocks don’t.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe pieces are large and chunky, so a young child can manage them with a whole-hand grasp. As skills develop, they can position the smaller connectors and wheels more precisely with their fingertips. Following the picture guide adds another layer: a child has to look at a 2D picture, work out which pieces they need, and put them in the right order. That can support visual perception, motor planning and early problem-solving. Building something that doesn’t fall over straight away can also help a child stay with a task long enough to finish it, which builds confidence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eOnce the swing and carousel are built, the play figures move in, and that’s where language and storytelling come in. Children can narrate what the figures are doing, take turns, and play out everyday situations, which can support social-emotional learning and communication. Playing alongside a sibling or friend gives natural chances to share pieces and negotiate ideas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eBecause there’s no single right way to use it, this set can stay useful from toddlerhood into the early school years. I’d recommend it for home play and also for clinic or classroom use, where it can be easily adapted to the child in front of you.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Melissa \u0026 Doug","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50998915662043,"sku":"MD50279","price":890.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0640\/9155\/4011\/files\/Blockables_-_Town_Blocks.webp?v=1793633230","url":"https:\/\/tinytreetoys.co.za\/products\/blockables-farm-play-set","provider":"tiny tree toys","version":"1.0","type":"link"}