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

Welcome to HABA's Clever Up! Building System. Building blocks help children to fulfill two natural needs: imitating the grown-ups and constructing things. This is how children familiarize themselves with the adult world. Children use the building blocks to playfully shape the space around them and at the same time begin to grasp the concept of the third dimension. Through constant repetition and trial and error, they also acquire an empirical understanding of the laws of physics. Depending on age and level of creativity, the building blocks, baseplates and slats can be used to produce stage settings for entertaining role-play games.

• 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.
• Creative minds vary their building techniques, comparing quantities and sizes and doing their sums. Digital thought processes are also stimulated; this is exactly creative learning works!
• Illustrate simple physical and mathematical relationships such as geometry and early calculation. Encourage spatial, logical and abstract thinking.
• Younger children study the available blocks before lining them up and stacking them. Later on, they create more complex patterns and even more grandiose buildings.
• 108 piece set includes: 30 cubes, 18 rectangular blocks, 24 rods, 12 baseplates (in three lengths) and 24 strips (in four lengths). Includes educational booklet and cotton bag. Standard Unit Block Cube dimensions:1.75" x 1.75" x 1.75".
• 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.