The Learning Resources Seaside Pounding Bench combines a classic pounding game with a colorful beach theme. Using the handy plastic hammer, children hammer the five colored blocks through the wave-shaped bench. Each peg features a maritime motif such as a sandcastle, bucket, starfish, or seashell, along with picture symbols from one to five. This educational toy specifically trains hand-eye coordination, fine motor skills, and the visual recognition of colors and patterns. After pounding the blocks down, the bench can simply be flipped over so the hammering can begin all over again.