Rome can't be built in a day. But here's a good way to start. Imagination and Creativity: Encourages imitative and imaginary play; promotes fantasy story telling role playing and creativity. Fine Motor Skills: Promotes dexterity hand/eye coordinations and manipulations. Problem Solving: Introduces logic matching spatial relationships critical thinking and an understanding of cause and effect. Hit the beach for some fun in the sun! Hape sand and beach toys are made for making memories with the family. The Colosseum is the perfect addition to your sand toy collection! Use this sand mold to build around or enhance your sand castle. Within seconds you have a well-defined structure you can be proud of! Hape's toys stimulate children through every stage of development and help nurture and develop their natural abilities. All Hape products sold in North America meet or exceed all applicable safety standards.