{"product_id":"whitney-brothers-680-piece-full-unit-block-set","title":"Whitney Brothers 680 Piece Full Unit Block Set","description":"\u003ch2\u003eStack, Build \u0026amp; Create with the Whitney Brothers 680 Piece Full Unit Block Set – The Largest Whitney Brothers Block Set – 680 Hardwood Blocks in 29 Shapes for Classrooms, Schools \u0026amp; Early Learning Environments Across North America\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eDescription\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe Whitney Brothers 680-Piece Full Unit Block Set is the largest set in the Whitney Brothers unit block range - 680 hardwood blocks across 29 different shapes, built for classrooms, childcare centres, libraries, and early childhood institutions across North America where large-scale block play is a core part of the learning environment. At this scale, blocks are not just a toy. They become the raw material of collaborative architecture, imaginative city-building, shared engineering experiments, and the kind of sustained, open-ended play that develops cognition, communication, and physical confidence in ways few other materials can match.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe blocks are hardwood with a smooth natural finish and rounded edges throughout. Very slight variations in block size are a natural characteristic of the material and are noted openly. The 29 shapes - including rectangles, squares, triangles, arches, and more - provide the full vocabulary of unit block construction, giving children and educators the material range to build structures of genuine complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eGREENGUARD Gold Certified. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eKey Features of the Whitney Brothers 680-Piece Full Unit Block Set\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e680 Total Blocks Across 29 Different Shapes\u003c\/em\u003e - The largest set in the Whitney Brothers unit block range provides the full breadth of shapes needed for open-ended, complex construction play in classroom and institutional environments.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eHardwood Construction - Smooth Natural Finish\u003c\/em\u003e - Blocks are constructed from hardwood with a smooth natural finish, providing the weight, durability, and tactile quality that supports both independent and collaborative construction over many years of use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eRounded Edges Throughout - Safe for All Users\u003c\/em\u003e - All edges are rounded for safety, making these blocks safe for children of all ages and abilities in any early learning or therapeutic environment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eVery Slight Size Variations - Natural Wood Characteristic\u003c\/em\u003e - Slight variations in block size are a natural characteristic of the wood material and are noted openly. They do not affect structural stability for standard building activities.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e29 Shapes Including Rectangles, Squares, Triangles and Arches\u003c\/em\u003e - The full range of unit block shapes provides the material vocabulary for everything from simple stacking to complex structural design and imaginative construction play.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eBlocks Cart Not Included\u003c\/em\u003e - The set does not include a storage cart. A compatible Whitney Brothers block cart is available separately.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eGREENGUARD Gold Certified\u003c\/em\u003e - Meets the most stringent indoor air quality certification for chemical emissions, appropriate for classrooms, childcare centres, and Early Learning environments.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eShips in 8 Boxes - 369 lbs Total\u003c\/em\u003e - Due to the size and weight of this set, it ships in 8 boxes with a combined weight of 369 lbs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eSkills and Benefits of the Whitney Brothers 680-Piece Full Unit Block Set\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eTactile Skills and Sensory Exploration\u003c\/em\u003e - Handling, gripping, and feeling 29 different shapes in natural hardwood develops tactile discrimination, object recognition by touch, and the sense of weight, texture, and form that is central to sensory exploration and integration.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eGross Motor Skills\u003c\/em\u003e - Grabbing, gripping, lifting, placing, and stacking blocks of various sizes and weights develops gross motor coordination, upper body strength, and purposeful physical control.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eFine Motor Skills and Hand-Eye Coordination\u003c\/em\u003e - Precise placement of blocks, balancing structures, and fitting shapes together develops fine motor coordination and hand-eye integration in a physically rewarding, self-directed context.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eCreativity and Imaginative Play\u003c\/em\u003e - The open-ended nature of 680 blocks in 29 shapes supports unlimited imaginative construction - castles, cities, bridges, ramps, enclosures - with no prescribed outcome and no single correct way to play.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eCognitive Development and Logical Thinking\u003c\/em\u003e - Planning a building, solving structural problems, sequencing block placement, and predicting what will happen if one block is moved develops logical thinking, spatial reasoning, and executive function.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eSocial Interaction and Collaborative Play\u003c\/em\u003e - With 680 blocks, multiple children can build together simultaneously, creating natural opportunities for communication, negotiation, shared decision-making, and cooperative construction.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eMathematical and Scientific Concepts\u003c\/em\u003e - Comparing block sizes, understanding symmetry, exploring balance and gravity, and discovering that two small blocks equal one larger one introduces early mathematical and scientific reasoning in a hands-on, concrete format.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eIdeal For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eEarly childhood classrooms and preschools building a complete unit block play environment for group construction and open-ended learning\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eChildcare centres and Head Start facilities across Canada and the US where large-scale block play is a daily part of the program\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eLibraries, museums, and public play spaces requiring durable, long-life hardwood blocks for sustained high-traffic use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eSchools and educational institutions sourcing Whitney Brothers materials for early learning and sensory development programs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eOTs and educators using block play for tactile, gross motor, fine motor, and cognitive development activities\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGreenGuard™ Gold certified.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cimg height=\"72\" width=\"72\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0690\/5885\/5162\/files\/Green_Guard_Certified.png?v=1716182812\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeight: 369 lbs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eShapes: 29 different shapes (including rectangles, squares, triangles, arches)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eMaterial: Hardwood (rubberwood)\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eArrives In: 8 Boxes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Whitney Brothers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45863748534522,"sku":"WB0370","price":3678.85,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0690\/5885\/5162\/files\/whitney-brothers-680-piece-full-unit-block-set-landscape.jpg?v=1778078506","url":"https:\/\/thesensorysupply.com\/en-us\/products\/whitney-brothers-680-piece-full-unit-block-set","provider":"The Sensory Supply","version":"1.0","type":"link"}