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Customer reviews of Basic Skills Boards by Melissa & DougReturn to Basic Skills Boards product information...
Basic Skills Boards has been reviewed 77 times with an average rating of 4.42
Wish It Wasn't a Puzzle Posted 3/1/2010 by Traci R
I didn't realize that each basic skill piece came off. I think little hands and fingers learning the different fasteners would have an easier time if they all stayed on the large board.
Basic Skills Board Posted 12/30/2009 by Dahlicia Holmes - GRANDPARENT
The basic skills board is a great idea because my almost 2 yr old grandson loves to snap, zip, and click things together. If this board was not also designed as a puzzle, I would have rated this much higher. The fact that the pieces are also a puzzle; the pieces are not stable which makes it difficult to perform the task at hand. I found that my grandson's attention was not focused due to the mobile pieces. He barely plays with this toy.
Great Skills Toy Posted 8/10/2008
My 17 month old loves this toy. We bought it for a long car ride and it has become one of his favorites. While he can't do the button, he is obsessed with the zipper and buckle. One note: the wooden pieces come out, which we weren't happy about. So we simply glued them into place so we wouldn't lose them.
Great activity! Posted 9/23/2008 by Kim B.
My children and I played with this Basic Skills Board at a local children's museum and we fell in love. I immediately got online to order it. My 3 & 5 year olds use it to practice their "basic skills". I recommend it to anyone with youngsters learning to tie their shoes, do up buttons or zip up zippers. It's a great learning tool!
My rating of Basic Skills Boards Posted 3/15/2010 by Kelly O'Connor - GRANDPARENT
I did not like that it was a puzzle. I found the pieces hard to manuever individually.
Great product for a wide age group Posted 8/31/2009 by Elizabeth LaBarbera
Melissa and Doug always make a high quality product. This one is no different. We got it as a gift for a 1 year old - she loved playing with the pieces, I also got one for my almost 3 year old son - he loved working on his "skills". I'd say this is a great addition to any household!
A rating of Basic Skills Boards Posted 7/10/2012 by Dan Kvachuk
Bought for 1 yr old, will have to grow into it
Cute Puzzle Posted 3/6/2012 by BETHANY p
This toy has all sorts of gadgets that are fun for a kid to learn to manipulate. I wish it [the design] wasn't puzzle pieces that pop out though. It would be great if the pieces stayed in because zipping a zipper requires stabilization. Holding a puzzle piece is cumbersome. Also to keep track of pieces is annoying.
Review for Basic Skills Boards Posted 6/28/2011 by Arlene DANIELSEN - GRANDPARENT
Product used by eighteen month old twins and it keeps them busy. EXCITING TO SEE HOW MUCH THEY CAN DO WITH IT NOW AND HOW MUCH THEY CAN BE LEARNING.
A rating of Basic Skills Boards Posted 11/29/2010 by Erin Carr
I would have preferred that it was not a puzzle. Other than that I really like it.
Review for Basic Skills Boards Posted 11/27/2010 by Rosalie Gross
I ordered 2 skills boards the one's with the button, laces, and snaps and was totally disappointed. The edges are sharp and the skills board required 2 adults to use the zippers and the buttons section.
A rating of Basic Skills Boards Posted 7/6/2010 by Christy Purdy
This product is well designed and encourages use of dexterity well.
Good toy - not just the standard puzzle Posted 11/23/2009 by Bridget
I gave this toy for my son for his 2nd birthday. It did get lost in all the "fun" toys at first, but at the end of the weekend it was one that he kept going back to. My son is very good at fine motor control and is constantly messing with coats, shoes, etc. If he was not like this already I would have probably waited to the 3 yr recommended age by the manufacturer.
Product review of Basic Skills Boards Posted 6/1/2008
The Melissa and Doug Basic Skill Board is better than pictured. Each "skill", button, zipper, etc., is on its own sturdy removable piece. My son isn't ready to put the whole bear together without help, but he loves to examine the various pieces, and I can take a few along in a diaper bag too.
Review of Basic Skills Boards Posted 5/13/2008 by Tracy Graves
Great product. I've bought Melissa and Doug items before. Always have been happy with them. This purchase was for my 5 year old daughter who has autism. It will be used in her therapy sessions.
My rating of Basic Skills Boards Posted 5/5/2011 by Tanya Rolf
I don't think thiis toy is for a one year old, maybe close to a two year old instead.
Product review of Basic Skills Boards Posted 10/25/2009
Great puzzle and manipulative for little fingers! Our twin granddaughters celebrated their second birthday today and became activily engaged as soon as they opened this puzzle and the latch board one by the same company ("Melissa & Doug") They LOVED them both! I had the earllier version of these puzzle boards in my Head Stasrt classroom, and they were always the one table time activity that the children were attracted to....and they stood the test of time...and lots of handling over many years!
A rating of Basic Skills Boards Posted 1/20/2009 by ruby dupont
I like this, the button hole was a little to tight, but with increase use I think it will loosen.
wonderful Posted 10/7/2008 by Andrea Isaac
love this products. it is a great learning tool and is very cute.
A rating of Basic Skills Boards Posted 10/29/2007 by Neely McGrew
So far this has been a great "toy" to help my daughter with her fine motor skills.
Will be great Posted 5/4/2012 by LD
Our son is a little young for this puzzle (only one), but he is still able to take the pieces out and put the bear back together. Super cute puzzle and great features. I do see it being awhile until he is able to them on his own because you have to hold the pieces in the puzzle while tying, buttoning, zipping, etc. Still will be a great educational toy I'm sure he will love.
Keeps a Toddler Busy Posted 4/12/2012 by Debbie Bittner - GRANDPARENT
My granddaughter loves playing with the diiferent parts of this "puzzle". The first piece she was really interested in was the snap part that resembles her car seat straps.
Information about Basic Skills Boards Posted 4/3/2012 by jennifer
That is great. My son love them ands he has more interest to play.
Good for fine motor skills! Posted 2/24/2012 by KATHRYN AKINS
I think this will be great for my son when he is a little older. Right now he can work the snap, and he likes to do the puzzle. I wanted this for him so he can work on buttons, laces, buckles, etc. I know he'll be doing those before I know it!
Basic skills board Posted 2/13/2012 by Russell Niles - GRANDPARENT
Seems like he's a little old at 3 for this. We probably should have bought it when he was 2.
Review for Basic Skills Boards Posted 2/8/2012 by Vicki Williams - GRANDPARENT
I bought this puzzle as a fun teaching toy for my 18 month old granddaughter. Within minutes she was repeating the words, snap, zipper, buckle and so on and eager to try all the skills. She loves this puzzle and I am sure she will play with it every time she comes to grandma's house!
Overall pleased Posted 12/26/2011 by Tara Chambers
I purchased this as a Christmas gift for my daughter who is almost 2. She is able to do the snap and the buckle, but not the other skills yet (which is why I purchased it - to give her practice with these things). One thing I did not realize is that it is actually a puzzle so the pieces come off; this does make it more difficult to do some of the skills with the pieces moving, it would have been better if they were stationary. Overall, I think this is an innovative toy that teaches her how to use different kinds of clothing fasteners - it is well made and good value for the price.
Information about Basic Skills Boards Posted 12/16/2011
Zipper is to hard to get started for the kids ages 2-4. The belt was very stiff and even I cannot get it unbuckled or rebuckled without a lot of work! Laces on shoe need to be longer too.
Review for Basic Skills Boards Posted 11/25/2011 by Rebecca Cunningham
Wonderful! Grabs his attention and we work on the skills together.
love the puzzle Posted 9/12/2011 by Kathy Yarbrough - GRANDPARENT
Bought it for my 3-year-old grandson and he was very excited. He had already mastered a couple of the skills, and tried really hard to work the other closures. I like that he can take out the individual pieces to work with, and he giggled at seeing the bear's undergarments beneath the 'clothing'. He even took the puzzle outside to show it to his Momma's friends.
Ok toy! Posted 9/7/2011 by Michelle Lebron
My 2 1/2 year old plays with it but, gets bored with it within a minute. not much to do and it's still to early for her to learn how to tie laces, or even care to learn how to buckle a belt.
Product review of Basic Skills Boards Posted 3/11/2011 by Cassandra haden
Love the bright colors! Great fofr developing fine motor skills.
Basic Skills Board Posted 12/29/2010 by jane uzzell
great for entertaining the grandchildren from 6 mos. to 4, even 7 when they are around, too.
Information about Basic Skills Boards Posted 12/14/2010 by Kristina Zielke
Its a good basic skills board. The little one I got it for is a bit obsessed with clips like on her booster and such, so this was a nice way to introduce more skills for her to work on. And she can unclip it, and not get herself out of the booster at the same time. :)
Basic Skills Board Posted 11/25/2010 by Bonnie Walker
This is exactly what I wanted for my 4yr old grandson to help him with his fine motor skills.
Basic Skills Board Posted 11/14/2010 by SALLY
Provides a good basic skills set for the complicated tasks that little fingers face: buttons, zippers, ties, snaps etc... It is a puzzle with 6 pieces that are removable and underneath the puzzle pieces the bear is wearing underpants and a t-shirt that me three year old thought was hilarious!
Basic Skills Boards Posted 1/2/2010 by Rae Frazer
Good use of rugged materials, should last several years worth of toddler-hood.
Great for fine motor skills! Posted 10/20/2009 by Yenia Randall
I have a special needs toddler. This toy enhances coordination and attention! Our occupational therapist especially likes that all the tasks are on one board so it's easier for the child. would highly recommend it!
Review for Basic Skills Boards Posted 10/11/2009 by Loretta Apel
I think the Basic Skills Board is excellent. It is very well made and has all the common opening. I like that it is a puzzle as well. My children where very excited when they saw the Teddy - he is very cute.
Challenging Fun For Toddlers Posted 5/13/2008 by Marguerite
My grandchildren are younger than the recommended age for this toy. They still enjoy it immensely as a puzzle. We have a great time talking about the various pieces. I am sure that they will master the real life skills as they mature. Enabling them hours of independent enjoyment.
A rating of Basic Skills Boards Posted 12/27/2009 - GRANDPARENT
Very attractive and educational. Our granddaughter really enjoys it!
Review of Basic Skills Boards Posted 10/26/2009 by Jason Machado
excellent. high quality.
Review for Basic Skills Boards Posted 12/5/2012 by Amy Alvis
Love Melissa and Doug puzzles!!! Good quality
Product review of Basic Skills Boards Posted 10/26/2012 by Nancy Speedy - GRANDPARENT
Loves it....works great with an adult.....catching on to some things automatically
Skills board Posted 10/25/2012 by Katie G
Great quality. Some of the skills my son cannot perform yet so he gets frustrated but the ones he can makes up for it. Sometimes a pain because the pieces come off the bear. With a toddler it would be easier if they were fixed.
A rating of Basic Skills Boards Posted 8/19/2012 by Shannon Ballesteros
I wish I could review this item, however, although they have said they were delivered I have yet to receive them...
Bilibo Posted 4/4/2013 by Saundra Baker-McLean
I was the video and bar graph and thought the bilibo would be a great gift for my 2 year old nephew and 1 year old son. Both love it. Both play with it in different ways. What I love the most is that it is a toy that works gross motors and allows creativity.
Happy nephew Posted 4/2/2013 by Kesten King - RELATIVE
Everyone complemented the great quality
Information about Basic Skills Boards Posted 3/28/2013 by JOHN M NORMAN
Very cute toy, but it is a bit challenging to do the tasks with puzzle pieces that are not securely mounted.
Good quality toy Posted 1/13/2013
I think this will be a toy my 3-year-old will need to grow into. He struggled with it the first time playing, and he hasn't wanted to play with it much since. But, I see the potential!
Basic Skills Boards Posted 1/3/2013 by Grandma Smith
Our grandson enjoyed it very much and will be great for fine motor control and puzzlers. The only thing we thought was a little hard was the button, the size is great, but it could use a little more room (more fabric) to get it through. It will be a good tool to prepare him for school and tying his own shoes. Thanks.
Product review of Basic Skills Boards Posted 12/31/2012
I think that it would have been better if all the boards were attached to the bear. Some have gotten lost and there was no opportunity to practice.
Review for Basic Skills Boards Posted 12/26/2012 by Michael Estorer
Some tasks are a bit difficult, but very engaging.
Fantastic fun
Posted 12/6/2012 by Sue Neubauer
Beyond teaching the skills to zip, lace, buckle, tie, button and snap it is also a puzzle. It inidcates it's for age 3+ but is fine for younger children, too. Bright, colorful, strong and long lasting.
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