For little problem-solvers

First Bead Maze

Melissa & Doug · Wooden first bead maze

Around the bend, over the top, and back again.

12 months+Little handsThinking & solving

Sliding a bead along a winding track gives little fingers a clear task to explore. Moving around curves invites hand-eye coordination and a first experience of planning a path.

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A LITTLE PLAY GUIDE

Make a little moment of it.

Try this together

Move one bead slowly around a bend, then pause for your child to try. Talk about up, down, and around while following their chosen route.

Let the play grow with them

Start with one short section of wire. Later, move two beads together or look for a bead of the same color; there is no need to name every shape.

A no-shopping version

Move an age-appropriate toy vehicle along a simple road drawn on paper.

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