Hokusai Great Wave Blocks Set (Met)

SKU
040659
Grade PK
Teaching Method
Traditional
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Charlotte Mason
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Auditory
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Learns through seeing, prefers written instructions and visual materials.
Kinesthetic/Tactile (Hands-On)
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Multi-Sensory
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Presentation
Sequential
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Teacher Involvement
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Medium Teacher Involvement
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Additional Materials Required
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Everything you need is included.
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Consumable
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Product Overview

  • High quality and unique wooden block set that resembles the famous artwork by Japanese artist Hokusai!
  • Nestle the curved pieces together to create the magnificent wave
  • Promotes creativity, exploration, and fine motor skills
  • 14 pieces

Description

Inspired by the famous artwork The Great Wave by Japanese artist Hokusai, this Hokusai Great Wave Blocks Set from the Metropolitan Museum of Art recreates the beautiful masterpiece in colorful wooden blocks. The high-quality pieces can be nestled together to create the famous wave, and the set comes with little wooden people, too! The unique curved blocks provide a wonderful opportunity for creative exploration and fine motor development as kids build all sorts of configurations. A wonderful addition to any toy chest! Includes 14 pieces.

Publisher's Description of Hokusai Great Wave Blocks Set (Met)
  •  OFFICIALLY LICENSED BY THE MET: Bring art history into the playroom with this exclusive collaboration with The Metropolitan Museum of Art, featuring colors and shapes inspired by Hokusai’s iconic 19th-century woodblock print.
  • STEM-BASED EARLY ENGINEERING: Designed to promote open-ended play, these wave-themed blocks challenge children to explore balance, gravity, and spatial reasoning through creative stacking and building.
  • SAFETY-TESTED & CHILD-FRIENDLY: Crafted from high-quality, smooth-sanded natural wood with non-toxic finishes, ensuring a safe tactile experience for little hands. Ideal for toddlers and children ages 2 to 8.
  • ARTISTIC SENSORY DEVELOPMENT: Features a curated palette of deep indigo, Prussian blue, and white to mirror the "Great Wave," encouraging color recognition, aesthetic awareness, and emotional expression.
  • DEVELOPED WITH CHILDHOOD EXPERTS: Created in partnership with early-childhood specialists to ensure the set supports fine motor skill development, problem-solving, and cultural storytelling through hands-on play.  
  • Details
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    Product Format:Other
    Grade:PK
    Brand:The Met
    EAN/UPC:6943478057050
    Length in Inches:12.6875
    Width in Inches:9.4375
    Height in Inches:1.8125
    Weight in Pounds:2.85
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