Leaning Wooden Stack

Challenge balance, logic, and creativity with the Leaning Wooden Stack - a beautifully designed set that makes spatial play both exciting and educational. This slanted stacking game includes 40 solid wooden blocks in a variety of unique geometric shapes including cubes, trapezoids, parallelograms, and slanted cubes. Each block is topped with coloured felt at both ends, providing extra grip and texture to support stacking and stability. Also included is a coloured die to add a playful, game-like element to structured or free play, and a storage bag with instructions for guided use.

Unlike traditional block sets, the angled design of these pieces means that each stack is slightly off-centre, encouraging children to carefully consider placement and balance as they build. This added challenge nurtures spatial awareness and fine motor control, while also introducing basic engineering principles in an approachable way. The blocks are ideal for collaborative and solo play, allowing young learners to experiment, cooperate, and express their ideas through construction.

Educational Benefits:

• Enhances spatial reasoning and geometric understanding through angled stacking.
• Strengthens fine motor coordination and grip control with hands-on construction.
• Develops early maths concepts through counting, comparing, and sequencing.
• Promotes communication and teamwork when used in group activities or games.

Classroom & Play Activity Ideas:

• Roll the die and stack a block matching the colour rolled - great for turn-taking and colour recognition.
• Use the set as part of a storytelling prompt where each shape becomes a character or part of a structure.
• Challenge children to create the tallest leaning tower possible without it falling.
• Incorporate into dramatic play as abstract objects such as buildings, vehicles, or imaginary items.

Product Details

• Suitable for ages: 18+ months
• Includes: 40 wooden blocks in assorted shapes with coloured felt ends, 1 coloured die, instruction guide, and storage bag
• Block size: up to 6cm
• Encourages physical, social, and cognitive development through play
• Use under adult supervision