When we first saw these simple wooden planks, we thought they didn’t look like much. We came to realize, as you will, that KEVA Planks might just be the perfect open-ended building toy.

Whether you start with a set of one hundred or one thousand, you can count on every plank to run the same size: 4 ½ inches long and ¾ inch wide and ¼ inch thick. You can also count on Keva quality maple wood that is manufactured right here in the USA. No additional pieces, connectors, or adhesives are required to make the sets work…except, of course, a little good old fashioned imagination.

A pile of KEVA Planks looks nondescript, but is a world of open-ended possibility.

What sets Keva apart from other building toys? While its primary appeal is for kids from ages 5 to 14, these planks can be fun for all ages. Each kit contains a few ideas for reluctant builders to start with, but there are no set patterns. A toddler can stack and topple them, a grade-schooler can construct ramps for his cars to run down, a teenager can experiment with symmetry, and an adult can create 3-d structures. The possibilities are literally as endless and varied as the architects creating them.

In addition to spanning an impressive range of age and ability levels, we believe Keva planks are just plain great for the brain. Research shows that children’s complex block-play is correlated with advanced math skills in later life. Building also fosters hand-eye coordination, spatial awareness, and problem solving. As if that’s not enough, don’t forget that when working collaboratively on a project, children (and families) are also strengthening language development and social skills.

A wide range of ages will find exciting things to build with KEVA Planks.

Whether you’re looking for an inspiring gift that stands the test of time or an alternative for those cozy winter game nights, KEVA Planks might just be the toy that you’ve been looking for.

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