Manhattan Toy Counting and Sorting Farm

by Manhattan Toy

Product Features

• Stacking and sorting fun is sure to be had with this fun filled gift set
• Develops eye hand coordination and fine motor skills
• Help your child develop math and counting skills

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 4 x 5 x 4 inches ; 1 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 1.5 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B00067U1OM
• Item model number: 202520
• Our recommended age: 30 months - 9 years
• Manufacturer recommended age: 3 years and up
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #22,115 in Toys & Games (See Top 100 in Toys & Games)
  • #46 in Toys & Games > Baby & Toddler Toys > Stacking & Nesting Toys
  • #73 in Toys & Games > Learning & Education > Mathematics & Counting
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (30 customer reviews)

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Each of these soft pens has a number printed on it and the same number of stuffed farm critters inside: 1 chick (in a nest), 2 sheep, 3 pigs and four cows. Kids will develop fine motor skills as they remove and replace the animals. Plus, there are plenty of opportunities for make-believe barnyard play.

Product Description

2 1/2 years & up. Introduce size, shape and number concepts with these soft animal pens. Each pen has a number printed on it and the same number of farm animals inside. There is 1 chick in a nest, 2 sheep, 3 pigs and 4 cows. Surface Wash, cold water, no bleach, air dry.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

31 of 31 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great toy for farm, animal or counting lovers!, November 4, 2005

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Elizebeth Neumann (Seattle, wa) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Manhattan Toy Counting and Sorting Farm (Toy)

My 21 month old daughter loves animals, farm animals (especially chickens) and loves to count. When I came accross this toy I knew that she would love it.

There are for main parts in varrying sizes. A large barn for 4 cows, a medium barn for 3 pigs, a small barn for 2 sheep and one nest with one chicken.

The numbers appear on the top and bottom of the barns (which are round soft cyllinders with flat tops and bottoms for stacking) or in the inside and bottom of the nest for the chicken. When you open the barn doors with the hook and loop closure the inside of the door shows what belongs inside, 4 cows etc. Then inside are the different numbers of animals belonging to that barn. They are soft little pillows great for chewing, tossing and squeezing. The animals are all very cute and loveable and the colors used are bright and stimulating.

This will be a toy that my daughter can play with for quite some time then will be a great toy to share with younger babies as well since it is made so safely.

If you have an animal lover or one who loves to count then this is a great toy to get them.

20 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A great concept, October 5, 2007

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A. Dingman (Michigan) - See all my reviews
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= Durability:4.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:3.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:4.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Manhattan Toy Counting and Sorting Farm (Toy)

The Counting and Sorting Farm is a great concept. However, the material it is made of is hard for stacking the "cups", especially for very young children. The young children love putting the items in and out of each container but, like most toys, to get the best "learning" out of the toy, it requires one on one with an adult or older child. You can use this toy in a variety of ways, however. Language/vocab development, positional words, matching, of course counting/sorting. Having the "cups" different sizes allow for some problem solving to take place. (For example, there are 4 cows and they won't all fit into the sheep container so it must not be the correct container.) It helps with the development of fine motor skills as well as object permanence with the younger children. With older children you can introduce the concept of even and odd, while counting. I personally would put the suggested age at about 18 months. Depending on a preschooler's development, you may find that it doesn't hold their interest or challenge them because the numbers only go up to 4. In general, this toy has potential.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Learning Tool, September 1, 2008

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V. Cotton "AydensMom" (Centennial, CO USA) - See all my reviews
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= Durability:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:5.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Manhattan Toy Counting and Sorting Farm (Toy)

My 2 year old son really enjoys this toy. I got it to work on sorting like-items which was really easy to do with all the visual aspects of the toy. Once he gets done sorting, he has fun just playing "farm" with the cute animals and stacking the containers. I think even our younger child will enjoy this toy's soft containers and animals. Great toy for a child to grow up with as it is great for a wide span of ages.