HABA Clever Up! Building Block System 3.0 (Made in Germany)

DURABLE BUILDING BLOCKS FOR CHILDREN: Build up the learning benefits and the excitement with this ultimate wooden block set that grows with your children! Made in Germany from sustainably sourced PEFC certified beech and birch trees, these beautifully crafted wooden blocks have carefully sanded smooth edges. These blocks will last for generations of open-ended and imaginative play. A CLEVER BUILDING SYSTEM: In the Clever Up! 3.0, the basic cube is doubled to form a large rectangular block, halved to form a small rectangular block and halved again to make a square rod shape. Designed for 12 months through age 8, this more complex building system will allow young designers to expand on their building adventures. With 108 pieces, this set includes 30 cubes, 18 rectangular blocks, 24 rods, 12 baseplates (in three lengths) and 24 strips (in four lengths). Standard Unit Block Cube dimensions: 1.75" x 1.75" x 1.75." INCLUDES GUIDEBOOK AND STORAGE BAG: The set comes with a cotton bag for easy storage and transport. With the help of the 40 page included educational guidebook, which offers a variety of ideas and construction possibilities, building projects can progress in difficulty, as children test mathematical and physical relationships such as gravity or balance. LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENTAL BENEFITS: The building blocks of the HABA building block system Clever-Up! 3.0 encourage spatial and logical thinking while exercising fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination. This set also illustrates simple physical and mathematical relationships such as geometry and early calculation. Playing with wooden building slats and blocks gives first-hand experience with balance, leverage, and other principles of physics. GREAT GIFT FOR KIDS: A perfect gift for ages 1 through 8. All of the Clever Up! systems are compatible and interchangeable so additional sets can be added whenever your young builder has mastered their original set and needs an additional challenge making it an incredibly versatile kids building toy system. Cleaning Instructions: Use a cloth dampened with warm water. You may use a small amount of dish soap or vinegar essence mix combined with water. Both work extremely well in destroying bacteria and cleaning wooden toys. Do not submerse in water or place in dishwasher. Disinfectants (even organic baby wipes) should not be used as they can damage the water based coatings that protect the colorful stains & paints beneath.