{"product_id":"whitney-brothers-170-piece-quarter-unit-block-set","title":"Whitney Brothers 170 Piece Quarter Unit Block Set","description":"\u003ch2\u003eSpark Open-Ended Block Play with the 170 Piece Quarter Unit Block Set in Solid Hardwood\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eDescription\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eHardwood unit blocks have a way of drawing everyone to the rug, and the Whitney Brothers 170 Piece Quarter Unit Block Set gives young builders plenty to work with. With 170 blocks in 29 different shapes, there's room for a first tower or a sprawling city. We at The Sensory Supply, North America's specialist sensory store, chose this classic set for classrooms and family playrooms across Canada \u0026amp; the US.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eKey Features of the Whitney Brothers Hardwood Unit Block Set\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eHardwood Construction\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e - Every block has a solid, natural feel in the hand, making this wooden building block set a dependable choice for classrooms and homes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e170 Total Blocks\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e - A generous piece count means several children can build side by side without running short, so group block play in preschools and daycares flows more smoothly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e29 Different Shapes\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e - A wide mix of shapes invites children to experiment with balance and symmetry, so no two builds look the same.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eSmooth Natural Finish\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e - Pleasant to touch and calm to look at, the natural wood lets imagination lead instead of bright colors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eRounded Edges for Safety\u003c\/em\u003e - Softened edges make each block comfortable for small hands to grip and carry, giving educators and parents extra peace of mind during active play.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eHow Block Play Builds Fine Motor, Spatial, and Early STEM Skills\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eStacking and bridging blocks asks hands and minds to work together. Researchers have linked early block building with stronger spatial reasoning and early math thinking, and children naturally pick up words like above and below as they build. OTs often use open-ended wooden blocks to practice grasp and hand-eye coordination. Because there's no single right answer, block play works for neurodiverse and neurotypical children alike, in solo or cooperative play.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eIdeal for Preschool Classrooms, Daycares, Therapy Rooms, and Homes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePreschool and kindergarten teachers\u003c\/strong\u003e stocking a block center\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDaycares\u003c\/strong\u003e encouraging cooperative play\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOccupational therapists\u003c\/strong\u003e who need adaptable fine motor tools\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMontessori and play-based educators\u003c\/strong\u003e who favor natural materials\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFamilies \u003c\/strong\u003ebuilding a home play space for children of all abilities\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrandparents \u003c\/strong\u003eseeking a meaningful gift\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch5 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eSpecs\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Hardwood, smooth natural finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePieces: 170 blocks in 29 different shapes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions: 23\" W x 14\" D x 15\" H\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 92 lbs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVery slight variations in block sizes are normal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0690\/5885\/5162\/files\/hardwood-unit-blocks-whitney-brothers-170-piece-shape-chart.pdf?v=1790343890\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e170 Piece Quarter Unit Block Set - Shape \u0026amp; Block Count Chart\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Whitney Brothers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50583758995706,"sku":"WB0372","price":1408.22,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0690\/5885\/5162\/files\/hardwood-unit-blocks-whitney-brothers-170-piece-set.jpg?v=1790343619","url":"https:\/\/thesensorysupply.com\/products\/whitney-brothers-170-piece-quarter-unit-block-set","provider":"The Sensory Supply","version":"1.0","type":"link"}