The Best Shape Sorters and Stacking Toys 2025

1. ECR4Kids SoftZone Patchwork Toddler Building Blocks, Assorted, 12-Piece

Foster open-ended, creative, and constructive play with SoftZone Patchwork Toddler Blocks. Designed for everyday use in daycares, and preschools, and perfect for home, this 12-pack of building blocks introduces block play, color and shape recognition, and STEM activities at a young age. Building and purposeful play are essential in early childhood development and allow for abstract thinking and a chance for young builders to imagine and create one-of-a-kind designs. Encourage kids to take a hands-on approach to lead their learning while promoting problem-solving, critical thinking skills, and collaboration as they build with increasing complexity. Square blocks are the perfect size for tiny hands to carry, toss, and stack high and are quiet when they fall over without making loud crashes. Colorful STEM blocks stimulate imagination, dexterity, and spatial reasoning abilities. Set up a larger play area for safe active play and create fun color-matching games and patterns by pairing them with ECR4Kids SoftZone Patchwork Activity Mat; sold separately. The foam core is covered with water-resistant polyurethane vegan leather with a durable woven backing. The baby soft blocks arrive fully assembled allowing for more time for play.

Building Blocks: Babies and toddlers will have fun while learning; encourage the development of motor skills, spatial awareness, and hand-eye coordination in a nursery, playroom, or classroom Developmental Play: Spark creativity and abstract thinking through block play; learn early math concepts such as shape, size, and weight and improve language skills as they describe their creations Kid-Friendly Design: Promote the development of cognitive skills and stimulate little learner’s natural curiosity through open-ended play; easy carry lightweight shapes fall safely when knocked over Certified Safe: This latex-free block playset is GREENGUARD [GOLD] Certified for low VOCs, CPSIA compliant, adheres to CAL TB 117 requirements, and constructed with CertiPUR-US Certified foam Product Dimensions: Each block measures 5.5" L x 5.5" W x 5.5" H; Adult Active Engaged & Direct Supervision Required

2. Learning Resources Smart Snacks Stack 'Em Up Doughnuts

Get your toddler started early and practice stacking & sorting skills with this set of donuts. Size comparison and color recognition skills stack up with these Stack ‘em Up Doughnuts! Children, boys and girls alike, place the doughnuts from biggest to smallest and fit the doughnut hole on top. They’re also perfect for inspiring hours of play in their pretend kitchen, store, or restaurant. The Learning Resources Stack 'em Up Doughnuts Features: A stand and 5 Doughnuts, the largest measuring 5" in diameter.

STACKING & SORTING: Get your toddler started early and practice stacking & sorting skills with this set of graduated donuts FINE MOTOR SKILLS: Using the donuts you can build size comparison, color recognition, fine motor skills, primary counting, and more INSPIRE hours of play in their pretend kitchen, store, or restaurant. 6 PIECE SET: Includes stand and 5 colorful doughnuts, the largest measuring 5" in diameter Ideal for ages 2+, male and female 6 Pieces, Boys and Girls Ages 18mos+, Toddler Learning Toys, Educational Toys

3. Earlyears - Sweet Baby Blocks

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Earlyears - Sweet Baby Blocks

4. Green Toys: My First Shape Shorter - Blue & Green - 8 Piece Color & Shape Identification, Stack & Sort, Educational Toy, Kids-Toddlers-Baby Ages 6mo+

MY FIRST SHAPE SORTER - Green Toys: My First Shape Sorter puts an eco-friendly spin on a classic play pattern. Made from food-safe, 100% recycled plastic that save energy and reduce greenhouse gas emissions, the Shape Sorter helps develop recognition of shapes and colors while also encouraging eye-hand coordination, problem solving, and fine and gross motor skill development. The two-part elliptical Shape Sorter and 8 colorful shapes (2 stars, 2 circles, 2 squares, 2 triangles) are the perfect size and weight for little hands. Each piece slides easily into the chute cut-outs on both the top and bottom of the Sorter, which opens with a simple twist, separating the two halves and letting the pieces out again. Product Dimensions: 8" L x 8" W x 5.2" H. No BPA, phthalates, PVC or external coatings, and also meets FDA food contact standards. Dishwasher safe for easy cleaning. Packaged with recycled and recyclable materials and printed with soy inks. Recommended for ages 6 months and up.

SHAPE SORTING FUN: THE GREEN TOYS: SHAPE SORTER offers a classic educational toy with an eco-friendly twist. Children can match shapes and colors while exploring fine motor skills and cognitive development. SUSTAINABLE MATERIALS: Made from recycled plastic milk jugs, this shape sorter promotes sustainability and reduces plastic waste. It's free from BPA, PVC, and phthalates, ensuring safe play for kids and a healthier planet. COLORFUL & ENGAGING: With bright colors and engaging shapes, this toy captivates children's attention and encourages exploration. Each shape represents a different animal, adding an extra layer of fun to playtime. EDUCATIONAL PLAY: The shape sorter introduces early concepts such as shapes, colors, and animals. Children learn through hands-on interaction as they match the shapes to the corresponding slots. DURABLE & SAFE: Designed with rounded edges and a sturdy construction, the Green Toys: Shape Sorter is safe for little hands to play with. It's built to last through years of playtime, providing endless learning opportunities for children.

5. ECR4Kids SoftZone Big Foam Building Blocks, Assorted, 7-Piece

Learn through play with the SoftZone Big Foam Building Blocks. The set of seven colorful oversized play blocks will engage little ones with open-ended play and encourage manual manipulation and color recognition. Designed to grow with children, the foam building blocks can be used on an activity mat for babies and grow into building blocks for toddlers. The large foam pieces can be stacked to create different shapes and structures and knocked down to create your next masterpiece. Allow kids to take a hands-on approach to learn while encouraging problem-solving, critical thinking skills, and collaboration as they build with increasing complexity. Three shapes are the perfect size for children to carry, stack, toss, and build towers in preschools, and early childhood learning environments and are perfect for the home. Soft and lightweight, these modular quiet blocks fall over without making loud crashes. The foam core is covered with water-resistant polyurethane vegan leather with a durable woven backing. Soft blocks arrive fully assembled allowing for more time to play. Set up a larger play area for safe indoor active play and create fun color-matching games and patternmaking by pairing with ECR4Kids SoftZone Activity Mats and Climbers; sold separately.

Soft Play Blocks: Seven big, soft foam blocks for toddlers and kids to use as they explore movement, develop hand-eye coordination, and improve important motor skills in the classroom or playroom Developmental Play: Brightly colored blocks encourage little ones to identify colors and stimulate imagination, creativity, dexterity, and spatial reasoning abilities Kid-Friendly Design: Blocks are safe and lightweight; the set includes three different shapes: 1 large rectangle, 2 medium rectangles, and 4 cubes for indoor physical activity Certified Safe: This latex-free block playset is GREENGUARD [GOLD] Certified for low VOCs, CPSIA compliant, adheres to CAL TB 117 requirements, and constructed with CertiPUR-US Certified foam Product Dimensions: Large block measures 16" L × 16" W × 8" H; medium block measures 16" L × 8" W × 8" H; cube measures 8" L × 8" W × 8" H; Adult Active Engaged & Direct Supervision Required

6. ALEX Toys Early Learning, Little Hands Prism Bricks Deluxe Kit, K684

ALEK684 Prism Bricks is the only series of transparent building bricks that radiate color when light passes through them. This deluxe kit includes an assortment of 84 pieces that can be combined to build figures, vehicles, robots, dinosaurs and more. Package has a convenient carry-along handle.

ALEX Toys Early Learning, Little Hands Prism Bricks Deluxe Kit, K684: Kit includes an assortment of 84-pieces Build figures, vehicles, robots, dinosaurs and more Building activities inspire imagination and construction skills Blocks come in assorted transparent colors Recommended for children age 2 and up

7. Soft Farm Puzzle Blocks (Set of 4)

3 months & up. Soft and huggable, these blocks help to promote early reading and language skills. Each block provides a different animals, color or shape and the set builds a colorful farm theme. Stimulate the senses with crinkles, rattles and farm sounds.

Soft Farm Puzzle Blocks (Set of 4)

8. Discoveroo Magnetic Wooden Stacking Owl

Inspire wonder with the Discoveroo Magnetic Stacking Toy Owl. The fun toy is a beautiful version of the traditional stacker toy, with five rings and an owl's face on the top. Each ring features hidden magnets that offer easy challenges to young users, encouraging cognitive skills and manual dexterity in young children. The wooden stacker toy also stimulates creative thinking and imaginative play, making it ideal for toddlers. The body is durable and well-crafted, made from solid plantation wood. The wood baby toy is brightly colored, engaging play with bold shades of green, crisp white and deep black. It is recommended for ages 18 months and up.

Discoveroo Magnetic Wooden Stacking Owl: Beautiful version of the traditional stacker toy With 5 rings and an owl's face Hidden magnets in each ring offer a challenge for little ones Made from plantation wood Stimulates creative thinking Durable, well-crafted toy Encourages creative play Encourages early childhood cognitive development Helps develop manual dexterity Wooden stacker toy recommended for 18 months and up

9. 12-Pc. Toddler Blocks & 1 Patchwork Toddler Mat in Primary Colors

Set includes a colorful, patchwork toddler mat and 12 blocks. Primary colors Red, Yellow, Blue, Green orange and Purple. Made of ultra-soft 14-mil vinyl - perfect for tender, little hands and feet. 2 in. Thick mat. Non-toxic. Conforms to strict CA-117 guidelines for flammability. Mat: 60 in. L x 60 in. W. Blocks: 5.5 cube. Create a safe, stimulating play environment for young children. Teaches color recognition and promotes manual manipulation when toddlers match block colors to the mat.

Set includes a colorful, patchwork toddler mat and 12 blocks Primary colors Red, Yellow, Blue, Green orange and Purple Made of ultra-soft 14-mil vinyl - perfect for tender, little hands and feet 2 in. Thick mat Non-toxic Conforms to strict CA-117 guidelines for flammability Mat: 60 in. L x 60 in. W Blocks: 5.5 cube Create a safe, stimulating play environment for young children. Teaches color recognition and promotes manual manipulation when toddlers match block colors to the mat.

10. Citiblocs 50 Piece Box, Natural Color

This 50 piece set is a wonderful way to get started building simple, small structures. Build low and wide, or stack them high and narrow. Whatever your preference, the Citiblocs 50 piece set will keep the beginning builder flexing his or her imagination while developing fine motor skills. You can expand your building horizons by adding additional sets including the 200, 300, 500, 800 and even 1,000 piece sets! All Citiblocs Wooden Building Sets are compatible and interchangable with each other.

Citiblocs 50 Piece Box, Natural Color Number of Pieces: 50 Number of Pieces: 50 Educational/Developmental Toy Type: Construction Set Theme/Subject: Learning, Fun Product Material: Wood Skill Learning: Dexterity, Reasoning, Problem Solving, Fine Motor, Imagination, Creativity, Building, Mathematics, Science, Physics Educational/Developmental Toy Type: Construction Set Skill Learning: Dexterity, Reasoning, Problem Solving, Fine Motor, Imagination, Creativity, Building, Mathematics, Science, Physics Product Material: Wood Theme/Subject: Learning, Fun