annlaura Posted March 30, 2011 Share Posted March 30, 2011 I am attracted to the Melissa & Doug pattern blocks set, but I am curious if there are sets that would be much better. What do you like? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dmmetler Posted March 31, 2011 Share Posted March 31, 2011 I like the ETA manipulite ones (which are a rigid foam that holds it's shape, but is still softer than plastic or wood) because they tend to stay on laminated cards or on a table surface without moving when a child puts another shape next to them. (They also work, with a little water, on a window or shower wall vertically). They're quiet, too-which isn't a big deal at home, but was when I was a school math tutor and had three or more kids working on three different assignments at one time, and was moving between them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Researcher Posted March 31, 2011 Share Posted March 31, 2011 We have a set called Pattern Play by the Mindware Co. Both of my kids really like it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mommee & Baba Posted March 31, 2011 Share Posted March 31, 2011 What age? I have 2 different sets and we like them both! My 5.5 and 7 yr old dd's enjoy these.. http://www.discoverytoyslink.com/esuite/control/product?PURCHASE_STATE=STANDARD&product_id=2930 My 2yr old ds loves this set.. http://www.melissaanddoug.com/beginner-pattern-learning-blocks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
annlaura Posted March 31, 2011 Author Share Posted March 31, 2011 I hadn't thought about the foam ones sticking better. I'm getting them for my 4yo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kristinannie Posted March 31, 2011 Share Posted March 31, 2011 I like the ETA manipulite ones (which are a rigid foam that holds it's shape, but is still softer than plastic or wood) because they tend to stay on laminated cards or on a table surface without moving when a child puts another shape next to them. (They also work, with a little water, on a window or shower wall vertically). They're quiet, too-which isn't a big deal at home, but was when I was a school math tutor and had three or more kids working on three different assignments at one time, and was moving between them. Do you have a link to these? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faith_hope_love Posted March 31, 2011 Share Posted March 31, 2011 My 3 year old enjoyed playing with these at a friends house: http://www.rosiehippo.com/p-1376-tieramid-blocks.aspx I was looking at the ETA tiles that someone suggested - these over-sized, foam pattern blocks for the floor look really neat! I may have to order a set. http://www.etacuisenaire.com/catalog/product?deptId=MANIPULITE&d0=MATH&d1=MANIPULITE&d2=4462&prodId=4462 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Satori Posted March 31, 2011 Share Posted March 31, 2011 We love the ETA Manipulite manipulatives too! Here's a link to the main page: http://www.etacuisenaire.com/catalog/department?deptId=MANIPULITE&d0=MATH&d1=MANIPULITE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3lilreds in NC Posted March 31, 2011 Share Posted March 31, 2011 MAGNETIC ONES. I have a dd who is SUCH a perfectionist - she freaked out when her pattern blocks would not stay exactly where she put them. It made me want to scream. Someone here suggested the magnetic ones and it was a lifesaver (hers or mine, you decide :D). Schmooey likes the wooden ones - we have a bulk set that we got at a school supply store, I think. He builds roads with them and such. I am not sure what he will think when we get to pattern pages. I think I should try to locate those magnetic blocks, just in case... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
give_me_a_latte Posted March 31, 2011 Share Posted March 31, 2011 (edited) MAGNETIC ONES. I have a dd who is SUCH a perfectionist - she freaked out when her pattern blocks would not stay exactly where she put them. It made me want to scream. :iagree:We have a set of magnetic ones. They came with their own pattern cards and box to store them. Excellent! We have another set of non-magnetic ones that don't get near as much use! Edited March 31, 2011 by give_me_a_latte Magnetic....not magentic..OY! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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