Natural Wooden Balancing Gems - QToys | Wooden Toy NZ

park your child’s creativity and critical thinking with this elegant set of Natural Wooden Balancing Gems by QToys. Thoughtfully designed for ages 2+, these hand-finished wooden shapes invite open-ended construction play that nurtures both imagination and cognitive growth.

Each uniquely faceted gem encourages tamariki to stack, balance and build freely, strengthening their fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination, and spatial awareness along the way. As they experiment with different combinations, they’re also engaging in early STEM learning - exploring gravity, balance and symmetry through tactile play.

Construction play is a powerful developmental tool, offering children the freedom to express ideas and solve problems with their hands. With no right or wrong outcomes, these wooden gems honour your child’s creativity and invite hours of mindful, imaginative exploration.

A beautiful choice for Montessori or Waldorf-inspired playrooms, these sustainably sourced hardwood gems are as calming to handle as they are delightful to build with.

Key features

• Promotes open-ended construction play and creative expression
• Develops balance, problem-solving and early engineering skills
• Encourages fine motor control, concentration and spatial reasoning
• Uniquely shaped for dynamic stacking and added challenge
• Suitable for Montessori, Waldorf and Reggio Emilia play environments

QToys are sustainably carved from plantation rubberwood and acacia in a fair‑trade workshop, each piece is sealed with plant‑based oils, beeswax and food‑grade colour dyes, making it totally mouth‑safe. Every design exceeds ISO 8124, EN 71 and ASTM benchmarks, so you can gift little ones with complete peace of mind while supporting eco‑friendly forestry.

Dimensions: Each gem approx. 4–6 cm (sizes vary slightly)

Safety: For children aged 2 years and up. Use with adult supervision.

Shipping: This product is shipped direct to you from our NZ-based supplier. Expected shipping time is 2–4 business days.