Softwood Effects Blocks Set of 68

The Softwood Effects Blocks Set of 68 gives young builders the natural appearance of timber blocks with the soft, lightweight and waterproof qualities of EVA foam. A wood-grain effect makes the pieces visually suited to natural early years environments, while their forgiving material supports confident stacking and construction play.

Sixty-eight pieces include cubes, cylinders, pillars, triangles and additional forms, creating plenty of scope for towers, enclosures, bridges, patterns and collaborative builds. Every block is 4 cm thick, with a representative cube measuring approximately 8 x 8 x 4 cm. The Softwood Effects Blocks Set of 68 is large enough for meaningful group play without the weight and noise of an equivalent wooden collection.

The blocks are waterproof and float, allowing construction ideas to extend into water trays, messy play and suitable outdoor areas. Made from high-grade, non-toxic, aroma-free EVA foam, the set is recommended for children aged two years and over.

What makes this product special

The Softwood Effects Blocks Set of 68 blends a realistic wood appearance with a very different tactile and practical experience. The foam pieces are soft to touch and easy for young children to lift, carry and position, yet the varied geometric forms retain the open-ended potential associated with traditional unit blocks.

Waterproof construction further broadens the play possibilities. Children can test which pieces float, build on a wet surface or combine the blocks with supervised water and messy-play activities. Afterwards, the material can be cleaned and returned to dry construction provision.

Key features

• Large 68-piece construction block set
• Realistic wood-grain visual effect
• Made from high-grade, non-toxic EVA foam
• Soft, lightweight and aroma-free
• Includes cubes, cylinders, pillars, triangles and other shapes
• All blocks are 4 cm thick
• Representative cube measures approximately 8 x 8 x 4 cm
• Waterproof pieces float in water
• Suitable for indoor, outdoor and supervised water play
• Recommended for children aged two years and over

Construction and early STEM learning

The variety inside the Softwood Effects Blocks Set of 68 encourages children to test balance, stability, height and support. They can compare broad and narrow bases, discover which shapes roll and investigate how pillars or triangles change a structure. When a build falls, children can alter the design and try again.

This cycle of planning, building, observing and improving supports early engineering and problem-solving skills through play. Adults can introduce questions about stronger foundations, symmetrical arrangements and ways to span a gap while leaving the final design open to the child.

Fine motor skills and spatial awareness

Grasping and positioning pieces from the Softwood Effects Blocks Set of 68 can support hand-eye coordination and controlled release. The lightweight foam makes larger constructions approachable for young children, while the 4 cm thickness gives hands a substantial surface to hold.

Children learn about position as they place blocks beside, above, below and between one another. Rotating shapes to fit a space develops spatial reasoning, and arranging a repeated sequence supports visual planning and early pattern recognition.

Sensory and water play

The soft texture of the Softwood Effects Blocks Set of 68 contrasts with its printed wood appearance, creating an interesting visual-tactile comparison. The foam also reduces the hard clatter associated with falling timber blocks, which can make large-scale building more comfortable in busy shared environments.

Because the blocks float, children can investigate displacement, movement and balance on water. They might predict which orientation will remain stable, build a floating arrangement or guide pieces around a tray. All water play should be planned and supervised appropriately for the children and setting.

Imaginative and collaborative play

Open-ended blocks can represent almost anything. With the Softwood Effects Blocks Set of 68, children may create a woodland home, town, vehicle, animal enclosure or obstacle course for small figures. The neutral wood effect keeps the pieces flexible rather than tying them to one story theme.

Sixty-eight blocks give multiple children enough material to contribute to a shared project. They can discuss a plan, divide construction jobs, exchange shapes and solve problems together, supporting communication, cooperation and turn-taking.

Why choose Softwood Effects Blocks Set of 68

This large foam construction set is particularly valuable where settings want the appearance and construction potential of wood with softer, lighter and waterproof pieces. Its generous quantity supports group access, while the geometric variety provides genuine scope for STEM learning and imaginative design.

Parents can use the blocks across dry construction and supervised water activities. Nurseries and schools can add them to continuous provision, outdoor learning, loose-parts-style building and collaborative projects. Their tested EVA foam construction and stated dimensions help buyers understand exactly how the set differs from conventional blocks.

Perfect for

• Nursery and preschool construction areas
• Home building and imaginative play
• Early STEM and problem-solving activities
• Supervised water trays and messy play
• Indoor and outdoor learning
• Collaborative group construction

Specifications

• Product name: Softwood Effects Blocks Set of 68
• Brand: Edushape
• Product code: 0212241702
• Contents: 68 wood-effect foam building blocks in assorted geometric shapes
• Dimensions: All blocks 4 cm thick; representative cube approximately 8 x 8 x 4 cm
• Material: High-grade, non-toxic EVA foam
• Colours: Natural wood-grain effect
• Indoor/Outdoor: Indoor and outdoor use; suitable for supervised water play
• Batteries: Not required
• Standards: Meets Japanese Food Sanitation Law standards
• Learning focus: Construction, early STEM, fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination, spatial awareness, sensory play, problem-solving and collaborative play
• Recommended age: 2 years+