Beautifully constructed wooden toy with 12 brightly colored, easy-to-grip shapes
Each shape fits through a hole of the same shape on the wooden cube
Classic learning activity with nostalgic appeal; sturdy wooden construction
Promotes color and shape recognition and problem-solving skills
Makes a great gift for toddlers and preschoolers, ages 2 to 5, for hands-on, screen-free play
Description
Engage little ones with this Melissa & Doug Classic Toy that's beautifully constructed from high-quality, solid wood. This ultimate shape sorter features 12 chunky, vibrantly colored shapes with rounded edges that are easy for little hands to hold and maneuver. Each cube fits through a hole of the same shape on the natural-finish hardwood cube. Kids will delight as they drop each shape into the cube, and hear it make a satisfying "clunk" sound. Then they can open the lid, take the cube out and start all over again! The Shape Sorting Cube is a classic educational activity for toddlers with nostalgic appeal. The toy is entertaining for kids while it promotes color and shape recognition, problem-solving skills, and fine motor skills. Finding the correct matching shape can also help kids feel a sense of pride and accomplishment. It makes a great gift for toddlers and preschoolers ages two and older for hands-on, screen-free play.
Combine this with the Melissa and Doug 100 Piece Wood Block Set, Deluxe Wooden Standing Art Easel, Paint & Drawing Supplies for meaningful learning beyond the classroom.
For 35+ years, Melissa and Doug has crafted imaginative preschool toys and durable wooden toys built to nurture childhood wonder, with everything from a life-sized grocery store playset to a play kitchen playset and play food to serve plush toys & puppets, to costumes, arts & crafts, and road trip activities for kids. It’s the kind of kid-powered play that builds independence and confidence!
Number of Pieces: 13
Dimensions (Overall): 6.3 Inches (H) x 6.3 Inches (W) x 6.3 Inches (D)
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Shipping details
Estimated ship dimensions: 10 inches length x 10 inches width x 8 inches height
Estimated ship weight: 1.6 pounds
We regret that this item cannot be shipped to PO Boxes.
This item cannot be shipped to the following locations: American Samoa (see also separate entry under AS), Guam (see also separate entry under GU), Northern Mariana Islands, Puerto Rico (see also separate entry under PR), United States Minor Outlying Islands, Virgin Islands, U.S., APO/FPO, Alaska, Hawaii
Return details
This item can be returned to any Target store or Target.com.
This item must be returned within 90 days of the date it was purchased in store, delivered to the guest, delivered by a Shipt shopper, or picked up by the guest.
Q: Is the Paine non-toxic? Formaldehyde free, etc? Thank you.
submitted by Chris - 2 years ago
A: Hi there. I want to assure you that we at Melissa & Doug take safety very seriously. We test our products to stringent global standards that assess chemical content. These standards ensure that we exceed expectations for the control of restricted substances and heavy metals.
Your Friends at Melissa & Doug
submitted byShelly - 2 years ago
Brand expert
Q: What is the paint and glue in this product made of? Are they non-toxic and formaldehyde free? Thank you
submitted by Chris - 2 years ago
A: Hi Chris,
Please give us a call at 800 284 3948. We would be happy to answer any questions you may have.
Your Friends at Melissa & Doug
This shape sorter is a delightful educational toy that encourages young children to learn about shapes and colors while developing their fine motor skills. Many guests appreciate its sturdy wooden construction and vibrant colors, making it visually appealing. However, some guests noted concerns about the rough edges and the sliding lid, which can affect playtime. Overall, it offers a fun and engaging way for children to explore and learn.
Summary created by AI from text of reviews reflecting recent feedback provided across different star ratings (includes incentivized reviews)
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4.2 out of 5 stars with 89 reviews
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62% would recommend
16 recommendations
3 out of 5 stars
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10 August, 2026Verified purchase
The wood feels too rough
The blocks are great. They fit in the designated holes well, great development toy; however, the wood is too raw. It’s feels unfinished and rough, it needs to be smoothed out a little more and needs to be sealed. Feels like after a few uses you’re sure to get a splinter.
Jasmine
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5 out of 5 stars
3 January, 2026
originally posted on Melissa and Doug
Great product 5 stars
Bought for Christmas for my 19 month old son, and my almost 4 year old daughter LOVES IT. it helps reinforce shapes and their correct names she is learning in PK3
Kiera
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5 out of 5 stars
22 December, 2025Verified purchase
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Niece loved it
Jason
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5 out of 5 stars
4 August, 2023
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quality of the product
lovely item and so many of the less introduced shapes this is a real treat.
yoof10
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5 out of 5 stars
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26 June, 2023
Some of these…
great back-to-basics toy that engages gross and fine motor skills as well as cognitive skills and problem solving. I love that it's made of wood but is still colorful and fun which keeps my baby's attention. I am laughing at these reviews... #1 on the list is complaining about having to show a toddler how to do something? smh... feel like that's the point when you're raising a child. 2nd place goes to the several of you that are very upset about the lid's ability to slide off. if it's such an issue or your kid is too lazy to keep playing the way it's intended, tape it shut 😱 honorable mention goes to the OCD parent losing it over not including a circle...I just pray the crazy doesn't pass down.
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4 out of 5 stars
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8 April, 2022Verified purchase
Its Ok
Not Super Toddler friendly. Have To Train Kid To Solve It.
Cynthia
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5 out of 5 stars
26 February, 2022Verified purchase
Great purchase
Very adorable traditional toy. Highly recommend
Mama
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5 out of 5 stars
28 January, 2022
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Fun and colourful toy.
Perfect for little hands, colourful shapes make this fun.
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1 out of 5 stars
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27 December, 2021Verified purchase
Not made well
Door slides open and does not stay put. How is my kid supposed to use this if she just sees one big side open and figure it’s just easier to put the shapes directly into the box instead of into their corresponding slots. Waste of time and money
1 reply from Shelly team - 5 years ago
Hi, Thank you for taking the time to comment on the Shape Sorting Cube. We appreciate your feedback and will be sure to pass it along. Best, Your Friends at Melissa & Doug
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4 out of 5 stars
27 December, 2021
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It's a good educational product.
Love the box and the colors on the shapes, but the lid is very loose. It falls out when the cube is turned wrong. Should be easy to fix.
1 reply from Melissaanddougpwr team - 4 years ago
Hi Evette, Thank you for taking the time to comment on the Shape Sorting Cube. We appreciate your feedback and will be sure to pass it along. Best, Your Friends at Melissa & Doug
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2 out of 5 stars
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25 September, 2021Verified purchase
Door doesnt stay shut
The door doesn’t stay shut so as the toddler moves the cube around to find the right hole, the top slides off and everything falls back out!
1 reply from Shelly team - 5 years ago
Hi, Thank you for taking the time to comment on the Shape Sorting Cube. We appreciate your feedback and will be sure to pass it along. Best, Your Friends at Melissa & Doug
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5 out of 5 stars
5 April, 2021
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Shape Sorting Cube
5 stars on all counts! Design, quality, color, size appropriateness, value
marybeemary
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5 out of 5 stars
4 April, 2021
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Definitely!!!!
The service and the ones at the order desk have been very helpful.
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2 out of 5 stars
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1 November, 2020
No circle?
There’s no circle! & that is the most basic shape :(
Jc
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5 out of 5 stars
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27 October, 2020
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Simple and straight forward. My 1 year old loves to carry the wooden crate around and fill it up with the blocks.
Cori
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3 out of 5 stars
27 September, 2020Verified purchase
Not great
Bought these in advance. My baby is old enough now that he can start "playing" with the blocks. He has been playing with them on and off for about a week. DISAPPOINTED. Wow, the paint scrapes off very easy, and apparently the wood is soft yet dry and brittle. I took a picture. Waste of money. I wonder what the return policy is because my son will no longer be playing with these.
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3 out of 5 stars
30 August, 2020
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Love, but..
My son and I love this shape sorter. He caught on so quickly to it! However, it drives me nuts that the shapes that are similar are also the same color ie: the square and rectangle are both green, and the diamond and parallelogram are both yellow. At 1 yo, he gets them easily confused and it frustrates him. They should have been different colors. AND, where is a plain old circle? Disappointing. But other than that, we seriously love this toy!
1 reply from Melissaanddougpwr team - 4 years ago
Hi Jackie: Thank you for taking the time to comment on the Shape Sorting Cube. We appreciate your feedback and I will be sure to pass it along. Best, Chelsea
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5 out of 5 stars
15 July, 2020
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I would purchase again.
For 16 month old Love that is all wood Love the natural wood color of box;no distractions Love primary colors for shapes Nice & smooth, although the edges could be made rounded. My baby has bruised himself by tripping & falling on it. Also, if the "lid" would not be removable it would be better in my humble opinion. My son just slides it off & tosses it aside. Although, he is still young at 16 months.
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2 out of 5 stars
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11 April, 2020Verified purchase
Not for little kids
I got this for our 11mo thinking the wooden blocks would help her learn shapes. What happened to squares, circles and triangles? This has a quadrafoil, rhombus, parallelogram, trapezoid, hexagon, pentagon, octagon etc... these are not shapes my baby can differentiate. Plus several very similar shapes are painted the same color so she can’t even figure them out by color. This might be good for a teenager having trouble with geometry but not a baby/toddler. She does like to bang them together and dump them in the box but learning shapes may take some time. I’ll be looking for one a little simpler.
Beautifully made American craftsmanship. Clearly built to last and pass down from child to child, generation to generation. This particular puzzle box is a great way to encourage abstract reasoning, and just plain fun. Highly recommended!
