Konijiwa Montessori Magnetic Colour & Number Maze 3 🎲

This wooden magnetic maze takes the shape of colourful ice creams where each scoop links a colour to a number from 1 to 10, making early counting and colour recognition more engaging for young children. The compact Konijiwa activity board encourages fine motor practice with a magnetic wand and sliding beads, useful for short travel sessions or quiet play at home.

Key Points

The toy uses a simple game mechanic that helps toddlers learn matching and counting through play. Bright paints and clear number markings make it easy for small hands to follow paths and place beads in the corresponding ice-cream cones, promoting concentration and early numeracy skills. 🎨

Its portability is an advantage. At roughly 30 cm by 27 cm the board fits into many backpacks, which makes it practical to take on journeys or to group activities where kids can play independently. The magnetic pen is fixed to the board to reduce the risk of losing it and to keep all parts together during transport. 🧲

Consider that the toy includes small magnetic beads enclosed under an acrylic cover. Supervision is advised with very young children and those who still tend to put objects in their mouths, according to general toy safety practices. The materials aim to be child-friendly, with water-based paint and smooth edges, but the product may not replace some sturdier wooden sets for heavy everyday use.

Technical Specifications

• Name: Konijiwa Montessori Magnetic Colour and Number Maze
• Size: 30 cm x 27 cm
• Age recommendation: 3 years and up
• Materials: natural wood, acrylic cover, water-based paint
• Numbers: 1 to 10 beads and corresponding coloured ice-cream sections

Usage Recommendations

Use short supervised sessions to introduce the concept of counting and colour sorting, starting with matching colours before adding number counting. For example, ask the child to move all red beads to the red scoop, then count them together aloud. This stepwise approach helps build confidence and reinforces both vocabulary and basic maths vocabulary. 🧠

Rotate the toy into a small rotation of activities to maintain interest. The magnetic wand helps develop pincer grasp and hand-eye coordination when children manoeuvre the beads along the paths. If travelling, secure the board in a bag where it will not be crushed to keep the acrylic cover intact and the beads safely contained.