Learning Resources Spike The Original Fine Motor Hedgehog
- 12 chunky quills store inside Spike
- 18 months and up
- Numbered holes for counting and sequencing
- Color sorting and matching quills
Last refreshed Sep 7, 2026 · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A hedgehog with twelve colored quills that push into numbered holes to practice grasp, counting and color matching. The quills store inside for travel.
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ASIN: B078WM314MModel: LER8904Category: Sorting & Stacking Toys
Overview
A toddler pushes colored quills into numbered holes on a friendly hedgehog, working the pincer grasp needed for later writing. When play ends, the quills store inside Spike, which also makes it easy to pack.
One toy covers fine motor practice, color sorting and counting, and the stored quills keep cleanup short. The listing gives no size or material, so check those for small bags and car trips.
Who it's for
Parents, teachers and therapists who want a travel-friendly fine motor toy for toddlers will find it covers grasp, counting and color. Anyone wanting lights, sounds or a stated size should look at other toys.
Pros and cons
- Quills store inside the hedgehog
- Numbered holes teach counting
- Builds the pincer grasp
- Easy to carry for travel or daycare
- Size not listed
- Material not named
- Age floor is eighteen months
Performance notes
Pushing a quill into a hole takes a pincer grip and eye-hand coordination, and the numbers on the holes add counting and order. Color recognition comes from sorting and matching the colored quills.
Where it stands among sorting & stacking toys
- #3 most-searched brand and model of the 12 sorting & stacking toys lines we track (by search demand, not sales).
From the specs of the 15 sorting & stacking toys we list; not a test result.
Specifications
| Brand | Learning Resources |
|---|---|
| Model | LER8904 |
| Quills | 12 |
| Recommended age | 18 months and up |
| Storage | Quills store inside Spike |
| Activity | Fine motor, counting, color sorting and matching |
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Frequently asked questions
Does Learning Resources Spike need assembly?
No assembly is described. The 12 quills push into the numbered holes and store inside Spike.
What age is Spike The Fine Motor Hedgehog for?
The listing says children ages 18 months and up.
Is Spike an electronic toy?
No. It is a hands-on fine motor toy with quills and numbered holes, and the listing mentions no sounds or batteries.