Worth buying new once. The shape sorter that lasts.
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- Screen-free play
- Builds focus fast
- Fine motor skills
- Hand-eye mastery
- Solid wood build
- Shape recognition
- 30-day returns
- Klarna available
Delivery in 2-3 working days · 30-day returns · Est. 1795
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Real talk
The 20 minutes she didn't ask for the iPad
Your 3 to 5-year-old sits down with 6 chunky wooden blocks and a cube. No batteries. No app. Just her hands, the weight of real wood, and the quiet victory of sliding each shape into the right slot. She's solving. Concentrating. Staying off screens because she's actually engaged.
And then,because this is solid wood, not the plastic version that breaks or bores,she'll still be playing it at 6. Passing it to a younger sibling. Or keeping it because the weight in her hands still feels good.
Joe Jaques, Jaques of London
What's in the box
What arrives at your door
Everything you need. Nothing you don't. Ready to play on the day it lands.
The Cube
Solid wood sorting cube, hand-finished, with 6 shaped openings. Heavy enough to stay put on a table. Light enough for small hands to turn and explore from every angle.
- ✓ 6 chunky wooden blocks (square, circle, triangle, star, heart, rectangle)
- ✓ Weighs enough to feel substantial, not cheap
- ✓ Colours are painted on, not decals that fade
The Blocks
6 solid wood pieces, each a different colour and shape. Designed so your child grips them easily. Heavy enough to feel real. Light enough that a 2-year-old can hold them without strain.
- ✓ Red circle, yellow square, blue triangle, green heart, orange star, purple rectangle
- ✓ Chunky handles, sized for toddler hands
- ✓ No small parts to swallow
How It Works
Your child picks a block, turns the cube until the matching opening faces them, and slides it in. That's it. The slot is tight enough to feel like a real puzzle, not a drop chute.
- ✓ Each shape fits only one slot,teaches problem-solving naturally
- ✓ Tight-fitting openings build confidence when it clicks
- ✓ No frustration points: the cube is sized so small hands can reach every side
Ships within 2-3 business days. Gift wrap available at checkout.
Was £25.99
Shape Sorter - Learning Game: £19.99
While they play
What happens while she plays
Looks like play. Works like a lesson.
Shape recognition
Your child learns to name and identify 6 core shapes. By the time she reaches reception, shape-spotting is second nature.
Fine motor skills
Gripping, turning, aiming, and placing each block builds the exact hand strength and control she needs to hold a pencil.
Problem-solving
She works out which block goes where. No adult tells her. That independence builds confidence and focus.
Hand-eye coordination
Aligning the block with the slot teaches spatial awareness,the foundation for maths, sports, and writing.
What families say about Jaques of London
What parents and grandparents say
"Excellent quality wood toys, so well made, no sharp edges, all lovely & smooth, very colourful & plenty of choice. Very reasonably priced & so beautifully wrapped you don't want to open them. Highly recommend this company."
"Fast delivery, excellent products, extremely good quality and long lasting. My granddaughter loves the toys from here. Good age ranges covered."
"These toys tick all the boxes, educational, colourful, fun, well made and great service. I just keep buying more and more."
"We love our toys from Jaques of London. The quality is excellent and they're the perfect size for little hands to hold and play with easily. Beautifully made, sturdy wooden toys that will last for years. Highly recommend!"
"Harrods grade gifting for a very reasonable price. Not the usual tat from China. Had several hand picked orders fron Jaques, nice to know its a UK business with old school quality."
"I am a real fan of this company. If only I had come across them years ago when my boys were little. It's my go to for beautiful, good quality toys for my granddaughter now and any gift I need to buy. They arrived quickly, prices are reasonable and the special touch is they are beautifully packaged too. I love the heritage of this business!"
Get ready for life
Why real play matters
Real brain growth comes from real play.
First plays come fast
Toddlers start matching shapes within minutes. No learning curve. They just sit down and explore.
Screen time drops naturally
When a toy is actually engaging, the iPad gets ignored. Parents report 20-30 minutes of uninterrupted focus.
Still being played with
Because it's solid wood, not plastic, it stays interesting. Siblings fight over it. It gets passed down.
Why this matters right now
We really are different
Why this shape sorter, not the plastic one from the supermarket
| Jaques Shape Sorter - Learning Game | Cheap Alternatives | |
|---|---|---|
| Material | ✅ | ❌ Plastic cracks and yellows |
| Weight in hand | ✅ | ❌ Feels cheap and hollow |
| Slot tightness | ✅ | ⚠️ Too loose; no real problem-solving |
| Finish | ✅ | ❌ Paint peels after months |
| Still playable at age 6 | ✅ | ❌ Broken or boring by then |
| Can be passed on | ✅ | ❌ Landfill after one child |
| 30-day guarantee | ✅ | ❌ No returns offered |
- ✅ Solid wood
- ✅ Real weight
- ✅ Tight slots
- ✅ Paint lasts
- ✅ Years of play
- ✅ Heirloom quality
- ✅ 30-day returns
- ❌ Plastic cracks
- ❌ Feels hollow
- ❌ Too loose
- ❌ Paint peels
- ❌ Breaks or bores
- ❌ Ends in landfill
- ❌ No guarantee
Ships within 2-3 business days. Gift wrap available at checkout.
Was £25.99
Shape Sorter - Learning Game: £19.99
30-Day Money-Back Guarantee
Not right? Return it within 30 days. Full refund, no questions.
Questions & answers
Questions parents and grandparents ask
Which shape sorter should I buy? There are so many options.
If you're buying for a 2 to 5-year-old who needs to get off screens, this is the one. Solid wood, stays interesting for years, and it works. As one parent said: perfect gift for any babies' 1st birthday,Catherine McCulloch. If you're shopping for a 6th birthday or older, move to our construction sets instead.
Is it really worth more than the plastic version?
Yes. This is solid wood, hand-finished, and will be played with for years,not months. A parent told us: worth every penny full price,Manda Monium. Work out the cost per year: played at age 2, age 3, age 4, age 5, then passed to a sibling or cousin. That's pennies per game. The plastic version breaks or bores within months.
How long does delivery take? I need it for a birthday.
Ships within 2-3 business days. Order early and it will arrive before the date you need. Gift wrap is available at checkout, so it lands ready to give. One parent said: arrived next day, saved Christmas,Leigh Hemmings.
Will it actually hold up? I'm worried about cheap quality.
It's solid wood with a hand-applied finish. The weight in your hands tells you it's not the usual tat from China,John A. Parents report: Toys that don't break after five minutes of play,Karen Pepper. If you're not happy, return it within 30 days for a full refund.
How much does it cost?
The Shape Sorter - Learning Game is £19.99 today (down from £25.99). Klarna is available at checkout if you prefer to spread the cost.
What's your returns policy?
30 days, full refund, no conditions. Return it for any reason and we refund in full. We've been standing behind what we make since 1795.
Ships within 2-3 business days. Gift wrap available at checkout.
Was £25.99
Shape Sorter - Learning Game: £19.99
Our story
Making toys worth keeping since 1795.
Jaques of London was founded in 1795. We invented croquet, table tennis, and the Staunton chess set. For 230 years, we've been making things that pull children away from passive entertainment and into active, curious, hands-on play.
Jaques has been making shape sorters, building blocks, and learning toys since 1795. We've watched wooden toys survive wars, moves, and decades of play,while plastic versions end up in bins. This shape sorter follows the same principle: solid wood, no gimmicks, built to last and to teach. A child learns with her hands, not a screen. That's why we make it. That's why parents buy it once and keep it.
Toys and games that leave something behind: a skill, a memory, a piece of play that gets passed on.
Joe, Jaques of London
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Was £25.99
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🛡️ 30-day money-back guarantee · 🚚 Delivery in 2-3 working days · 🏛️ Est. 1795
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