Learning Resources Rock 'n Gem Surprise, Sorting, Matching & Counting Skills Activity Set, Early STEM, 19 Pieces, Ages 3+

This Rock ’n Gem Surprise set has been a fantastic addition to our playtime! My child loves using the play hammer and chisel to crack open the reusable geodes and discover the colorful gems inside. It’s a fun way to introduce sorting, matching, and counting skills, as each gem comes in different shapes and colors. The set also offers a gentle introduction to geology concepts without the mess of real rocks and geodes. The included drawstring bag makes cleanup and storage a breeze. Highly recommend this engaging and educational toy for young learners!

The Learning Resources Rock 'n Gem Surprise Activity Set is a fantastic learning tool for young children. It’s engaging, colorful, and provides a hands-on way for kids to develop sorting, matching, and counting skills. My 2.5-year-old daughter loves it, and I can see how it helps her build important cognitive abilities while having fun.Pros:Bright and Engaging Design:The vibrant colors and shiny "gem" pieces immediately capture a child’s attention. The different shapes and sizes of the gems make sorting and matching activities exciting and visually stimulating.Educational and Developmental:This set is great for teaching early math skills like counting, sorting, and comparing. It also introduces patterns and sequencing in a fun and interactive way.Durable and Safe Materials:The pieces are made from sturdy, high-quality plastic that feels durable and safe for little hands. There are no sharp edges, and the gems are large enough to prevent choking hazards.Versatile Learning Opportunities:In addition to sorting and counting, we’ve used this set for imaginative play. My daughter loves pretending she’s a treasure hunter or jeweler, which adds an extra layer of creative fun.Compact and Easy to Store:With just 19 pieces, the set is easy to store and doesn’t take up much space. It’s also lightweight, making it perfect for travel or playdates.Cons:Limited Number of Pieces:While the 19 pieces are sufficient for basic activities, adding a few more gems or additional shapes would increase the variety and extend playtime.Slightly Simple for Older Kids:For children closer to the upper age range (5+), the activities might feel too basic. However, you can introduce more advanced concepts like simple addition or subtraction to keep it challenging.This activity set has quickly become a favorite in our home. My daughter enjoys sorting the gems by color and shape, and I’ve noticed her improving her counting skills. We also play matching games, which keep her entertained and focused. It’s a great toy for independent play as well as parent-child interaction.

This toy is a hit! Great quality, we love all things Learning Resources. Our son loves using the tools to crack open the rocks and get the gems out. It comes with a bag to store everything in! It's a great toy for fine motor skills, practicing colors, and shapes! We love this!

Super cute for my 3 yr old daughter. Easy to figure out for them but entertains them for hours. They come with “gems” but you can put other fun small items in them with no problem. Very durable for more aggressive kids. Super great gift for boys or girls.

Bought these for my 2 year olds birthday and he LOVES them! His occupational therapist uses them so I knew I couldn’t go wrong. But seriously, such a cute toy and keeps my son actually entertained. The gems are small so you definitely have to keep an eye on smaller toddlers, but I’m sure that’s why the age says 3+. They’re very durable and great quality. My son loves the vibrant colors and shapes.

Great kids game to work on problem-solving.

I got this toy for my 18 month old toddler so that she can get develop fine motor skills while being familiarized with various shapes. It is now exactly 3 months later (21 month old) and she has legitimately played with this toy every single day. It is one of the most useful toys by far. At 18 months old, she was only able to use the chisel (pushing it down) to open the rocks. Now at 21 months old, she’s able to utilize the hammer and chisel (requiring more eye hand coordination and hand control). Not only that, she developed a love for “heart” shapes and is obsessed with the purple and yellow hearts. She learned to express her surprise emotion and silliness opening each rock. The quality of this toy is also fantastic - each gem and rock is well built. The two halves of each rock are perfectly conforming and not janky (if you know what I mean). This is truly one of the best quality toys we’ve gotten for our little one. I cannot recommend it enough.

My son is 3 and autistic . He struggles with fine motor task and staying focused . He loves these and within days of playing with them he can open them with minimal help . I think these are challenging for kids to figure out but not too challenging where they’re very frustrated . And honestly they’re just really fun to break open. They will not open if you try with your hands which is awesome because it forced my son to have to learn how to use the tools . They will however open if they’re thrown .