Welcome to The Realist Play Kit for months 19-21

Now that your toddler is a year and a half old, there are so many new skills beginning to emerge: two-word phrases like “Mommy go?”, feeling (and demonstrating) a wider range of emotions, and a desire to help around the house. You may catch them singing to themselves, understanding much more of what you say, and paying closer attention to colors—even perhaps showing preferences.

The Realist Play Kit is packed full of just-right playthings and activities for your one-and-a-half-year-old. Among them is the Quilted Critter Pockets. One way to play is to hang the pockets holder on a doorknob or wall and put the critters in a basket on the floor. Your child will work to squat, pick a critter, stand up, pull open the pocket and put in the animal plush. This helps to build muscles and, by matching a critter to its appropriate pocket, strengthen cognition.

There’s tons more in the Realist, from numbers play to practice with pouring—and another exciting new puzzle—for you and your child to explore together, supported as always by our informative and research-based Play Guide.

What’s Inside
The Realist Play Kit

The Lockbox

Tinker with mechanical thinking all on their own—and perfectly portable for problem-solving with little hands

Count & Slide Ring Chute

How many rings go in before one slides down? Engage with this early lesson in counting and one-to-one correspondence

Geo Shapes Puzzle

A 3D puzzle to practice cradling and nesting complex shapes

‘Bea Gets a Checkup’ Board Book

Going to the doctor can be fun—so long as we’re prepared!

Quilted Critter Pockets

Matching and tucking the organic cotton critters takes focus, dexterity, and tenacity

Really Real Flashlight

Learn how certain objects can give or control light with a toddler usable flashlight

Grooved Pitcher & Glass

A Montessori classic we’ve perfected—pouring practice helps develop hand and eye control

Play Guide for Months 19, 20, 21

Ways to play, expert tips, development information, and at-home activity ideas during months 19, 20, and 21

The Realist Play Kit

Your toddler will use what’s in this box to explore patterns, find hidden objects, and begin life lessons.

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