24 building blocks, 4 basic forms, 4 different types of European wood. Imagine. Play with colors and shapes. Build. Enjoy. These blocks can be endlessly and fascinatingly combined in flat or rising patterns of abstract or figurative beauty Bibros is a simple yet sophisticated construction set born from a collaboration between German wooden toymakers (SINA) […]
Make your own cardboard tube construction toy for loads of creativity and building fun!
If you're still not sure what to get the kids (your kids, nieces, nephews or grandkids) this year, skip the electronics and go for a classic gift that will inspire them to be creative. Most of these ideas will also work as fun stocking stuffers!
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My boys love to build, with all kinds of construction toys and enjoy experimenting with different materials. Building with real bricks is something we tried recently, and they loved this idea. It also helps them
Popular Playthings MagSnaps is the brilliant magnetic construction toy that will dazzle and inspire young builders. The magnetic pieces snap together and pull apart with ease. And, their brilliant, translucent colors will dazzle and inspire builders of all ages! MagSnaps is an excellent introduction to geometry, allowing children to learn about different shapes and their attributes. The pieces can be sorted, counted, and combined into endless patterns and structures. The squares, trapezoids, and 3 types of triangles can be combined to make 2D patterns, 3D shapes and even pyramids or houses.Measurements: 11.5 Length/Inches, 8.5 Width/Inches, 2.5 Height/InchesBase Material: 95% Cardboard, 5% Other 5% Or LessCare: Wipe CleanCountry of Origin: Imported
The 70 piece Christmas tree tube makes a great stocking stuffer this Holiday season. Kids will learn to create in 2D or 3D, encouraging open-ended, creative play. It’s a perfect STEM toy to develop fine motor skills, focus and patience. About Plus-Plus: Plus-Plus is a whole new class of construction toy. One simple shape contains endless possibilities and hours of fun. Each piece easily connects to the next and lets your imagination create colorful flat mosaics or work in 3-D to make more intricate builds. Even curves are possible thanks to the unique design of this deceptively simple shape! A perfect STEM toy to develop fine motor skills, focus and patience - as well as design, imagination and creativity! Designed and made in Denmark BPA-free and phthalate-free. Suggested for ages 5-12. Each piece measures 0.75" x 0.5 inches
I bought this painted porcelain cameo a few months ago from Lindsey Carr's Little Robot Etsy Shop. I love it and immediately made it into a simple pendant to wear as a necklace. Lindsey also has a wonderful BLOG where...
Price: £40 plus postage, sold Amorette is hand knitted from Shilasdair luxury DK yarn (10% Cashmere, 10% Baby Camel, 40% Angora and 40% British Merino Lambswool naturally dyed). Her dress and shoes are knitted from Quince and Co. Sparrow yarn...
Sensory toys are flat-out amazing. They entice kids to explore, discover, and create by using their senses, as opposed to, say, staring at a screen. Kids have been learning with their senses since birth, so why wouldn't that continue as they get older? Sensory toys are great for all kids: those with disabilities, kids on the autism spectrum, or just kids in general. And it's not just toys; sensory play of all kinds is all the rage these days, and for good reason: It's crucial for brain development, even helping build neural pathways. That's why sensory DIY crafts are all...
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K'nex Expanding Sphere: This instructable shows how to make an expanding and contracting sphere out of K'nex construction toys. The design is similar to that of the toy sold as the "Hoberman Sphere". (Note: the original US patent on the Hoberman sphere was issu…
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Make a straw see-saw for imaginary play. This is a fun STEAM craft for kids and also makes a great DIY toy, perfect for Sylvanian Families!
Happy new crafternoon year! The Greater Boston Area breathed a sigh of relief as the year finally got off to
Cardboard Stackers Isn’t it great to make wonderful play things with stuff you have around the house? Isn’t that what they used to do for toys? These cardboard stackers are both fun to make and play with afterward. What is great about today’s project is that you have an activity to do with your kids...Read More
What’s Included: Squares (2 Large, 56 Small), Triangles (12 Equilateral, 12 Right, 10 Isosceles), 6 Windows, 4 Quarter Circles, 2 Wheeled Chassis, 2 Staircases, 1 Large Rectangle, 1 Spinner, 1 Door, 1 Arch What Makes It Unique: The most pieces in any MAGNA-TILES set, featuring our most vivid colors yet and unique pieces not found in other sets (windows, wheeled chassis, stairs, spinner). Developmental: Certified STEAM toy, per Dr. Gummer’s Good Play Guide, in partnership with The Toy Association, for aiding in the development of fine motor skills, bilateral coordination, cognitive skills, executive functioning, creativity and more! Great for Gifting: Tops wish lists every year for children ages 3+. More to Explore: There are no limitations in Metropolis - add additional sets and watch their city grow! Always Compatible: All pieces are compatible with and complementary to all other MAGNA-TILES sets. Safety Guaranteed: All MAGNA-TILES pieces are built to withstand countless hours of playtime. Our signature lattice prevents cracking, while fastening rivets keep magnets safe and secure. Superior Quality: MAGNA-TILES pieces are made from food-grade, non-toxic MABS plastic that’s free from BPAs, phthalates, and latex. Our magnets are selected with kids in mind, letting them easily pull apart tiles for safe, frustration-free building. Made With Purpose: MAGNA-TILES sets are loved by builders ages 3-99 and designed for kids to enjoy, without instructions or adult assistance. We're advocates for Meaningful Play, that is: Fun, Engaging, Experience Based, Child Led and Developmental.
Continue a nautical tradition when you build the LEGO Ideas 21313 Ship in a Bottle, featuring a highly detailed ship with the captain’s quarters, cannons, masts, crow’s nest and printed sail elements. Place the ship inside the LEGO brick-built bottle with a buildable cork, wax seal element and water-style elements inside, then display the model on the stand featuring the ship’s ‘Leviathan’ nameplate, built-in ‘compass’ (non-functioning) with compass rose and spinning needle, and globe elements. This construction toy also includes a booklet about the fan creator and LEGO designers of this wonderfully nostalgic set.
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Fantastic open-ended construction material with super strong magnets allowing great constructions to be built. The sets contain different colors and shapes. Possibility to build towers, large castles, houses, bridges, trains, numbers, letters,.... This construction material is transparent and therefore also very suitable for the light table. Cognitive development, fine/gross motor skills, spatial awareness, problem solving and eye-hand coordination are stimulated. Different sets available, content per set is different. 24-piece car set See photos for the content. 40-piece set See photos for the content. 62-piece set See photos for the content. 100-piece set See photos for the content. 212-piece set See photos for the content. Ballrun See photos for the content. Base plates (2) 2 base plates (green and blue) (dim. 30 x 30 cm)
Researchers invent a new approach to assembling big structures — even airplanes and bridges — out of small interlocking composite components.
Looking for the best toys for multiple ages? Here's a roundup of toys that all of my kids have played with for many years. They're great for entertaining a wide range of ages and perfect
Encourage your child's imagination with this simple yet ingenious collection of wooden toys.
Bring creativity to life with this LEGO Compatible Flower Pot Assembly Building Blocks. With 12 distinct flower varieties, this set is compatible with LEGO and constructed from safe and dependable ABS plastic for sustained play. Stimulate imaginative building, engineering, and exploration with this vibrant and engaging educational set.
