PlanToys - Wave Stacker

The PlanToys Wave Stacker is a versatile and engaging building toy designed to inspire creativity and enhance fine motor skills. Featuring different-sized, wavy pieces, this open-ended stacking toy allows children to experiment with various stacking configurations, helping them develop problem-solving skills and logical thinking. The pieces are easy to grasp, making it suitable for young children to explore balance, structure, and spatial awareness.:

Made sustainably in Thailand, the Wave Stacker is crafted from chemical-free rubberwood, using formaldehyde-free glue, organic pigments, and water-based dyes, making it safe and eco-friendly for classrooms.:

Size: 9.5(W) x 7.5(L) x 18.8(H)cm
Ages: 5+ months

Educational Benefits:

• Fine Motor: The easy-to-grasp pieces help strengthen hand-eye coordination and improve dexterity as children manipulate the waves to create different formations.
• Gross Motor: As children explore stacking at different heights or distances, they can also engage larger muscle groups, such as when building towers and balancing structures.
• Visual: The variety of colours and shapes encourages visual discrimination and the recognition of patterns, fostering visual processing skills.
• Coordination: Stacking and balancing the pieces require precise hand and finger coordination, helping children develop essential motor coordination.
• Tactile: The smooth, natural texture of the rubberwood pieces invites tactile exploration, enriching sensory play experiences.
• Problem-Solving: The open-ended nature of the Wave Stacker encourages children to think critically and experiment with different ways to build stable structures, strengthening their problem-solving abilities.

In the classroom, the Wave Stacker can be used in a variety of ways:

• Math & Pattern Activities: Incorporate the toy into lessons on shapes, sizes, and patterns by encouraging students to create repeating sequences or stack in height order.
• STEM Challenges: Have children work in groups to design the tallest or most stable tower, promoting teamwork and critical thinking.
• Sensory Play: The smooth, tactile feel of the rubberwood pieces makes the Wave Stacker an excellent choice for sensory exploration activities.

PlanToys is committed to producing safe, eco-friendly toys that help children learn and grow. Using sustainable materials like PlanWood and rubberwood, they create non-toxic, durable toys that inspire creativity, learning, and environmental responsibility.

ASTRA Play Awards - Winner (Eco), United States - 2024

Play For Change Awards - Gold, Toy Industries of Europe - 2024