Learning Resources Spike The Fine Motor Hedgehog – Toddler Montessori Toys, Stacking Shape, Gifts For Boys And Girls, Sorting And Matching Skill Activities, Educational Games, Kindergarten
Original price was: $15.99.$13.99Current price is: $13.99.
Meet Spike, the colorful hedgehog who needs your child’s help to get his quills back! This adorable fine motor skills toy has quickly become a favorite among parents, educators, and children alike for its simple yet effective approach to early childhood development. As little hands grasp the chunky, peg-shaped quills and carefully place them into the holes on Spike’s back, they’re actually building crucial hand muscles and developing the fine motor coordination that will support future writing, buttoning, and other important skills. But Spike offers so much more than just motor skills development. Parents and teachers love using this versatile toy to introduce color recognition by asking children to identify or sort the quills by color. The numbered holes on Spike’s back (1-12) make counting practice fun and concrete, while the different colored quills invite creative pattern-making and sequencing activities. Parents consistently report that Spike engages children for extended periods -Many find it remarkable how this seemingly simple toy holds children’s interest from 18 months through preschool years, adapting to their developing skills and understanding. Whether used for independent play or guided learning activities, Spike the Fine Motor Hedgehog combines playful engagement with developmental benefits
DEVELOPS ESSENTIAL FINE MOTOR SKILLS – Colorful, quills help toddlers strengthen hand muscles, and enhance hand-eye coordination as they remove and place the pieces in the hedgehog’s back
GROWS WITH YOUR CHILD – Perfect for ages 18 months and up, this versatile toy evolves from simple play for toddlers to teaching colors, counting, and pattern recognition for preschoolers
PROVIDES ENGAGING SENSORY PLAY – The specially designed quills with easy-grip texture captivate children’s attention, encouraging focus and concentration while providing valuable tactile stimulation
PROMOTES COGNITIVE DEVELOPMENT – Numbered holes in the hedgehog’s back create natural opportunities for learning number identification, counting skills, and color matching through playful exploration
PRACTICAL SMART DESIGN – Includes storage compartment inside the hedgehog to keep all 12 quills organized and contained, making cleanup easy and ensuring no pieces get lost during travel or storage
Lexi –
Addresses many skills!
Great toy that addresses many skills! My little one has a fun time playing with it. I love the fun colors.
Liddeltrublez –
Great learning toy!
Adorable toy for babies and toddlers! Helps with fine motor skills for precise manipulation and eye-hand coordination for accuracy! Good size and easy storage, opens easily for young ones! Easy to set up and put away.
Jennifer –
Great for my 13 month old
Spike the Fine Motor Hedgehog has been a delightful addition to our home, providing not only fun but also educational value for my little one. This toy is brilliantly designed to foster fine motor skills development, and it’s wonderful to see my child’s hand muscles strengthen as they play.The chunky, peg-shaped quills are perfect for small hands to grasp, making it an excellent toy for both toddlers and preschoolers. The vibrant colors of the quills are not just appealing; they serve as a fantastic tool for teaching color recognition, sorting, and counting. It’s been amazing to watch my child arrange the quills by warm or cool colors, create sequences and patterns, and count them as they play.Another aspect I appreciate about Spike is its use in occupational therapy exercises. It’s a great resource for parents and therapists looking for engaging ways to improve fine motor skills in children. Additionally, its suitability for visually impaired children highlights its inclusive design.Storage is a breeze with this toy. After playtime, the quills fit snugly inside the hedgehog’s body, making clean-up easy and keeping all pieces secure and organized. The plastic material is easy to clean, which is a must for any toy in a busy household.In conclusion, Spike the Fine Motor Hedgehog is more than just a toy; it’s a valuable educational tool that aids in the development of crucial skills while ensuring hours of fun. Its thoughtful design, educational benefits, and ease of storage make it a top choice for any parent looking to enrich their child’s playtime.
S.Sorrells –
Great Product
Love this educational hedgehog! It opens to store all the pieces inside for easy clean up. Very good for teaching holding a pen, colors, counting, and patterns. Recommend for 15+ months.
Samantha A. –
Very cute
Love this toy. Helpful with plenty of things like colors numbers and motor skills plus little tots just love pulling and putting in things of any sorts this just makes it safer and more colorful and enjoyable I think for them.Only thing I wish is maybe it’d be easier to pull out while the hedge hog stayed in place instead of lifting up the entire thing when learning to pull out a spike but I mean that’s a trivial thing overall for the price and adorable look and quality being fantastic and the purpose of the toy overall…it kinda does meet all expectations in the end so it’s more like a 4.5 stars for me. Portability and storage inside the animal so you don’t hace a mess of spikes everywhere or lose them. Easy to use and handle. Not made cheaply either shockingly. No loud obnoxious noise or annoying sounds from this toy either! Always a plus. Little man loves it.Definitely would say I recommend to other mothers and customers looking into making the purchase.
Keri Canedo –
Perfect product for perfect price
We first came across this toy at my daughter’s daycare and she absolutely loves it. It’s perfect for little ones. It helps them work on their fine motor skills which I appreciate. It is so worth the price and I will definitely will be looking at other products this brand has.On another note my daughter has lost a spike and I’m going nuts. I like how they have easy support access for these type of needs.
Ney_84 –
Very good. It works perfectly
Very good. It works perfectly
Jenna –
Great multi-use toy!
This toy gets so much use! It gives our toddler good fine motor practice and the size is perfect; it’s very easy to clean up and store away. Very affordable too! When she is older we can use it for counting, teaching colors, making patterns, etc. Plus it is just very cute! She wants to play with it every day.
Hannah L. –
Lovely bright toy that the kids love to sit and play with. Fabulous for hand eye coordination!Only downside, the spikes are quite soft plastic so easily ruined by toddlers using them whilst teething.
Laura –
Mia figlia di 14 mesi lo adora. Passa molto tempo sia ad infilare i bastoncini sia a fare altri giochi come spostarli di qui e di lì. Gli aculei sono grandi quindi non c’è il rischio che li ingerisca
Aída –
Esta muy lindo, esta hecho de plástico resistente.Puedes jugar y enseñar colores y números.
NHH –
Surprisingly good value for money. Lots of skills to build and schemas to support in a single toy – fine motor, sorting/colour/pattern recognition, memory, counting, transporting. Makes for a perfect gift!
Sal sin yodo –
Mi hijo es difícil de mantenerlo concentrado y con Spike se mantiene entretenido un buen rato, muy buena calidad del juguete y excelente para trabajar motricidad fina, contar, aprender colores, etc.