95.9
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- 100 Expert-Selected Words
- Dual Language Capability
- Touch-Sensitive Reactive Pages
$20
Head to head · Learning Toys
Shape Sorting Clock vs Pattern Blocks and Boards
Ravvy scores Shape Sorting Clock at 93.37 and Pattern Blocks and Boards at 93.84. Pattern Blocks and Boards takes the overall pick, best for preschoolers and parents seeking screen-free educational toys.
Melissa & Doug
Shape Sorting Clock
93.4
$14
Budget-conscious parents should buy this for its multi-year utility, accepting that the loose pieces require a dedicated storage spot to avoid getting lost.
Ravvy pick
Melissa & Doug
Pattern Blocks and Boards
93.8
$17
Parents should buy this set for its exceptional educational value and durability, accepting that the lidless storage box makes cleanup and transport slightly less convenient.
How they score
| Factor | Shape Sorting Clock | Pattern Blocks and Boards |
|---|---|---|
| Safety | 94 | 94 |
| Engagement | 85 | – |
| Versatility | 92 | 89 |
| Build Quality | 88 | – |
| Educational Value | 95.5 | 98 |
| Storage Design | – | 65 |
| Tactile Quality | – | 91.5 |
Shape Sorting Clock
What owners praise
- Durable natural wood construction
- Dual-purpose functionality for shapes and time
- High-contrast colors aid visual recognition
- No batteries or charging required
- Promotes fine motor skill development
What to know first
- Small pieces are easily misplaced
- Hands are not geared to move together
- Wood can chip if handled very roughly
Skip it if older children who have already mastered analog time-telling
Pattern Blocks and Boards
What owners praise
- High-quality solid wood construction
- Reinforces early geometry and spatial reasoning
- Generous 120-piece set allows for multi-child play
- Double-sided boards offer ten different puzzle designs
- Bright, non-toxic paint is visually engaging
What to know first
- Storage box lacks a top lid for secure transport
- Wooden pieces can be thin for very small hands
- Paint may chip slightly with aggressive use
Skip it if families who need travel-friendly toys with secure lids
Specs side by side
| Spec | Shape Sorting Clock | Pattern Blocks and Boards |
|---|---|---|
| UPC | 000772085939 | 731215408380 781493924386 885465652489 885656855675 885404402809 611267324947 601000137521 681147000735 885781612822 681147001107 683498517085 885408266148 034768000002 885913531168 666670781283 010315431383 766082219272 885506708748 704831043273 681147002937 885392002593 885507161375 000772000291 000772900294 885906051031 885762581819 |
| ASIN | B00B4EJO1C | B00006JZCG |
| GTIN | 000772085939 | 731215408380 781493924386 885465652489 885656855675 885404402809 611267324947 601000137521 681147000735 885781612822 681147001107 683498517085 885408266148 034768000002 885913531168 666670781283 010315431383 766082219272 885506708748 704831043273 681147002937 885392002593 885507161375 000772000291 000772900294 885906051031 885762581819 |
| Size | 1 Count | 13.0 x 8.75 x 1.5 |
| Color | Multi-color | Multi-color |
| Theme | Shape | Animal, Pattern |
| Set Name | Melissa & Doug Shape Sorting Clock (12 numbered shapes) | Pattern Blocks and Boards |
| Brand Name | Melissa & Doug | Melissa & Doug |
| Unit Count | 1 Count | 1 Count |
| Item Weight | 0.44 kg | 1.02 kg |
| Manufacturer | Melissa & Doug | Melissa & Doug |
| Model Number | 8593 | MND29 |
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