PlanToys Montessori-Inspired Dino Stego Car

The Dino Stego Car is a charming, tactile push-along toy shaped as a friendly stegosaurus, thoughtfully designed for toddlers to explore movement and imaginative play. As children grasp the smooth wooden body and roll it across the floor, they develop fine and gross motor skills, strengthen hand-eye coordination and begin to grasp the concept of cause and effect-"when I push, it moves" . Crafted from sustainable rubberwood, with non-toxic/E-Zero glue and water-based dyes, the toy reflects PlanToys' commitment to environmentally conscious and safe design.

Its working wheels glide smoothly across surfaces, making it easy for little hands to manage while providing active play opportunities. The compact and sturdy form invites solo or shared play in nursery or classroom settings, encouraging children to steer their stegosaurus on pretend journeys through play-scapes or along wooden floor tracks. With its open-ended design and durable materials, the Dino Stego Car becomes a dependable favourite for everyday play while also aligning with Montessori-inspired values of self-guided exploration and purposeful movement.

Educational Benefits

• Supports the development of fine motor skills as toddlers grasp the body and push the car across surfaces.
• Enhances hand-eye coordination and spatial awareness through movement, observation and intentional play.
• Introduces cause and effect learning: the child's action (push) leads to motion (car rolls), building cognitive connections.
• Encourages imaginative and narrative thinking as children invent dinosaur journeys, environments and stories around the Stego car.

Classroom Ideas

• Set up a "prehistoric track"  on the floor with natural materials (rocks, leaves, cardboard trees) and invite children to roll the Dino Stego Car through the terrain, then describe where it's going.
• Pair the car with other dinosaur vehicles (e.g., Rex, Diplo) to create a "dino convoy"  and encourage children to negotiate space, take turns and plan routes together.
• Provide textured surfaces (carpet, wood, smooth mat) and ask children to push the car across each, then discuss and compare how the car moves differently - building vocabulary like "smooth" , "slow" , "fast" , "rough" .
• Use the Dino Stego Car in tidy-up time: invite children to "drive"  their cars into marked parking spots or labelled containers, combining motor skills with routines and early numeracy (e.g., "two cars parked" , "one lane free" ).

Safety & Information

• Age suitable for 12 months +
• Measurements: Approx. 10 cm (L) x 6.2 cm (W) x 6.9 cm (H).
• Made from chemical-free rubberwood, non-toxic/E-Zero glue, organic pigments and water-based dyes; meets ASTM & EN71 international safety standards.
• Always supervise young children during play. Inspect toy periodically for any signs of damage or wear and remove from use if any part becomes loose or broken.