Melissa & Doug Pattern Blocks and Boards

I brought this puzzle for my daughter who is 3 years old. She seems to enjoy it a lot, the one thing that I love about this game is that it keeps her busy for a long time.
Rating: 3 / 5

My oldest son received it for his 3rd birthday and could not play with it alone. The pieces moved and he’s got frustrated. My youngest child has the same problem with it. As one of the previous reviewers said – “this is not a puzzle”.

We’ve got a pattern block puzzle recently and that is what they both like. It is called Toysie Snappers. We bought it in the local store and I have not seen it on Amazon yet.
Rating: 3 / 5

I had first discovered this toy at a daycare center where I worked. It was in the preschool room where the children enjoyed it but it was also a hit with the after-school children.

I now have my own children and I focus on buying educational toys for my 3 year old. He received it this past Christmas and has played with it alot. He enjoys sitting with me and doing the boards. He also likes “helping” me by handing me pieces I need for my board. He doesn’t get frustrated if the pieces move a bit and I’m glad they are able to because it helps the child practice patience and careful fingers.

This is also a great toy when my friend comes over who has a 6 year old and a special needs 13 year old. Not many toys keep a 3, 6, and 13 year old busy doing the same thing!

As all Melissa and Doug products are this is made of wood and is very durable! Easy to clean and store as it comes with a handy storage box!

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(The reviewer was compensated for posting this review. However, the opinion stated in the review is that of the reviewer and the reviewer alone. Further, the reviewer independently selected this product to review and has no affiliation with the product maker/distributor, Amazon or the review requester.)
Rating: 5 / 5

My daughter who is little under 3 loves this toy. At first she was a little frustrated because the pieces moved around even when she was careful. Later she overcame that and was more delicate in placing the pieces. I think thats a good thing, because she’s practicing to hold her hand steady and is increasing her patience. To make it slightly better for her, we take turns on placing the pieces and when its my turn, I readjust any pieces that moved during her turn. However I do see how this toy can get a little frustrating for younger kids.

Another variation we’re trying is to not put the tiles on the board, but on the carpet instead while replicating the pattern. That way she develops a sense of spatial geometry.

All that is bonus though – the bottom line is she loves to play this.
Rating: 5 / 5

My 3 year old got this for Christmas and loves it. When he gets it out he prides himself in arranging the boards/patterns around him so he can view his art. He was having trouble with puzzles, but since he started with this something clicked within him and he has begun to understand the concept of smaller pieces coming together to make a larger picture. He is proud of himself when he names the right shapes and colors and counts the right number of each.
Rating: 5 / 5