Wishtime Animal Hippo Shape Sorter Kids Activity Learning Toddler Action Block Toy The toys can be used as teaching tools in montessori school, home schooling, or early childhood development. Cute and colorful hippo can spit out the blocks from the mouth, when you twist his tail Encourages shape and animal recognition This product aims at teaching the concepts of colours and numbers, eye and hand coordination. This toy contains small parts, so it is not suitable for children under 12 month.