Note: We received this game free in exchange for an honest review. And we have one to give away, too! Keep reading...
In parenting, there are some times where you just step back, impressed with what your child knows. Kay has a natural affinity to all things S.T.E.M.-related and she pretty much surpasses me in logic games and building things. (Not "pretty much", more like "completely"!)
In parenting, there are some times where you just step back, impressed with what your child knows. Kay has a natural affinity to all things S.T.E.M.-related and she pretty much surpasses me in logic games and building things. (Not "pretty much", more like "completely"!)
Games like Pattern Play 3D are ones she's great at.
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This game gives you cards with different designs and you have to recreate them with the provided blocks. It's kind of like tangrams, but 3-dimensional. It's a great creative thinking activity and challenging enough that she stayed interested in it. I love the structures that were created with the colorful blocks!
My favorite part - she could play this one by herself. Because I'll admit, I could do some of the first challenges on the cards, but by challenge #34, I was totally lost! That's alright - you should see me trying to help her with her homework, her 1st grade homework!
Here is our two-headed llama/giraffe. (Well, you can't say we lack imagination...)
Overall, I was impressed with the high-quality of this game. And that you can go free-style and just make your own creations!
This makes an awesome S.T.E.M. gift. Need more ideas? Here are some top picks!
1. Have to start with Patttern Play 3D!
2. Kids will love making their own Insta-Snow with some easy chemistry. I love that it isn't cold and no mittens needed!
2. Kids will love making their own Insta-Snow with some easy chemistry. I love that it isn't cold and no mittens needed!
3. Make your own rock candy . Sure, it's candy, but all in the name of science!
4. Magic School Bus : Diving Into Slime, Gel and Goop . Most of the science kits like this are for kids ages 8 and older, but this is one of the few aimed at slightly younger kids. Even if they've never heard of the Magic School Bus, most will love getting into the slime!
5. Create-A-Maze Instead of just solving mazes, make your own!
5. Create-A-Maze Instead of just solving mazes, make your own!
6. Kay loves stacking with paper cups (and knocking them down, of course!) If you're looking for something a little sturdier than paper, try a plastic version like Speed Stacks Stacking Cups .
7. A new spin on Dominos, Quirkle is a board game where you match the colors and shapes. Sounds easy, right? Don't be so sure!
8. GoldieBlox Craft-struction Box is an open-ended resource of supplies. Alone or paired with simple household things (pipe cleaners, etc) there'll a lot of creative thinking and problem-solving going on!
7. A new spin on Dominos, Quirkle is a board game where you match the colors and shapes. Sounds easy, right? Don't be so sure!
8. GoldieBlox Craft-struction Box is an open-ended resource of supplies. Alone or paired with simple household things (pipe cleaners, etc) there'll a lot of creative thinking and problem-solving going on!
9. Construction Fort Kit . Children have always built forts because they're fun. They have no idea all the problem-solving and engineering skills they're honing!
10. And finally, not a toy but an awesome science resource - The Curious Kid's Science Book by Asia Citro.
10. And finally, not a toy but an awesome science resource - The Curious Kid's Science Book by Asia Citro.
Now, about that giveaway I mentioned...
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