Toy adding alligator Fisher‑Price JCT13 – children's counting and stacking playset

Fisher-Price Adding Alligator Toy JCT13 is an educational plastic playset consisting of a cheerful alligator figure and 10 numbered stacking blocks designed for preschool children aged 3–7. The multicolour set introduces counting and simple arithmetic through hands-on stacking play: children place numbered blocks on the alligator’s base, then lower the alligator’s head to reveal the total in the side slot. Lightweight and durable, the toy is suitable for both independent and guided learning and stores neatly when blocks are placed inside the base.

Advantages

The Adding Alligator combines visual, tactile and cause‑and‑effect learning: double‑sided blocks show numerals on one face and fish or dot patterns on the other to support number recognition and one‑to‑one correspondence. The slide mechanism that reveals the sum encourages experimentation with addition and subtraction while the stacking action supports fine motor development and hand‑eye coordination. Made of plastic with a compact base for block storage, the toy is easy to clean and transport and is robust for everyday preschool use.

Suitable for (tasks / use cases)

• Early number recognition and counting practice for preschoolers
• Introducing simple addition and subtraction through play
• Fine motor skill development via stacking and sliding actions
• Independent play or small group guided activities in preschool settings
• Travel and home use where compact storage is useful

Key specifications

• Contents: 1 alligator figure with slide mechanism and 10 numbered stacking blocks
• Material: plastic
• Colour: multicolour
• Recommended age range: 3–7 years
• Functionality: numbered and patterned double‑sided blocks, stacking storage in base, sum display via sliding alligator head
• Skills supported: counting, basic arithmetic concepts, fine motor skills, hand‑eye coordination

How to use

Place the alligator on a flat surface and stack the numbered blocks on its base in any order. After stacking, gently slide the alligator’s head down until it rests on the top block; the slot on the side will display the combined value of the visible numbers. To explore subtraction, remove one or more blocks and slide the head again to observe the changed total. Blocks fit inside the base for tidy storage when play is finished. Supervision is recommended for younger children to ensure correct block handling and safe use.

Usage recommendations

Use the double‑sided blocks to alternate between numeral recognition and counting by matching patterned sides with counted objects. For guided learning, prompt children to predict the sum before sliding the alligator’s head to reveal the answer, and encourage verbalising steps to reinforce early math vocabulary.