Uff Da! Posted June 7, 2012 Share Posted June 7, 2012 My two year old likes to tinker and figure out how things work so I am looking at the lego kits but I am also wondering at what age snap circuits would be appropriate (I've seen people use them for four year olds but not three year olds). Any other ideas are welcomed. I'm trying to give him activity toys that are challenging enough to keep him away from actual house items such as clocks. His attention span for tinkering is fairly long. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MomatHWTK Posted June 7, 2012 Share Posted June 7, 2012 Take a look at the selection at Fat Brain Toys. There are lots of wonderful little put together and take apart toys out there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenbrdsly Posted June 7, 2012 Share Posted June 7, 2012 I think 3 is probabbly too young for Snap Circuits, but other things that might be good are Gears Go Round, or Tinker Toys. Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FairProspects Posted June 7, 2012 Share Posted June 7, 2012 My ds's absolute favorites at that age were the wooden train tracks and wooden blocks. He could build amazing designer cites. Also Wedgits. He built for years with them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FairProspects Posted June 7, 2012 Share Posted June 7, 2012 My two year old likes to tinker and figure out how things work so I am looking at the lego kits but I am also wondering at what age snap circuits would be appropriate (I've seen people use them for four year olds but not three year olds). Any other ideas are welcomed. I'm trying to give him activity toys that are challenging enough to keep him away from actual house items such as clocks. His attention span for tinkering is fairly long. LOL, I'm not sure you're going to be able to get him away from clocks. My ds was obsessed with clocks at that age too - and he still is! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theYoungerMrsWarde Posted June 7, 2012 Share Posted June 7, 2012 http://www.thinkgeek.com/geek-kids/3-7-years/c1de/?cpg=fbl_c1de I don't know if this will make it better or worse but it looks like fun! :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iucounu Posted June 8, 2012 Share Posted June 8, 2012 Gear sets (different brands are available), marble runs, Capsela, other building sets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tsutsie Posted June 8, 2012 Share Posted June 8, 2012 We also love clocks of all sorts! I'd suggest things with gears (they go around, just like clocks.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deerforest Posted June 8, 2012 Share Posted June 8, 2012 My husband started working with snap circuits when DD was that age. It wasn't independent but she still loved it. Another vote for marble run too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lilacii Posted June 8, 2012 Share Posted June 8, 2012 pvc pipe, elbow pieces, t pieces, and enders- loads of fun (also fun n water!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alte Veste Academy Posted June 8, 2012 Share Posted June 8, 2012 There is a book called Sandbox Scientist that you should look into. My ds's absolute favorites at that age were the wooden train tracks and wooden blocks. He could build amazing designer cites. Also Wedgits. He built for years with them. :iagree: with all. There is no better toy than wood unit blocks. pvc pipe, elbow pieces, t pieces, and enders- loads of fun (also fun n water!) Yes! My kids have had days worth of fun with PVC. They have built puppet theatres, stages, houses, and so much more. I used a Dremel drill to put holes in some of the pipes and they have built amazing showers, car washes, etc. in the summer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uff Da! Posted June 8, 2012 Author Share Posted June 8, 2012 Thank you so much for all the ideas! I think I have birthday and Christmas covered as far as ideas go now. I can not thank you all enough! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
serendipitous journey Posted June 8, 2012 Share Posted June 8, 2012 if it is not too expensive, the Lego Duplo machines sets -- there's gears, machines, tubes. Totally worth it. Esp. if the grandparents will gift it :). Snap Circuits, not yet. ETA: Seconding Alte Veste's Sandbox Scientist rec. Alte Veste, you Dremel? way cool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FairProspects Posted June 8, 2012 Share Posted June 8, 2012 Yes! My kids have had days worth of fun with PVC. They have built puppet theatres, stages, houses, and so much more. I used a Dremel drill to put holes in some of the pipes and they have built amazing showers, car washes, etc. in the summer. Yup. My kids have made awesome fountains and more with this stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowstorm84 Posted July 20, 2012 Share Posted July 20, 2012 Pattern blocks, learning puzzles (maps, animals), lacing beads. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AK_Mom4 Posted July 21, 2012 Share Posted July 21, 2012 Just make sure you DO NOT leave him alone in a room with your spring-loaded mop and a screw driver..... I learned this lesson the hard way with middle DS. Lost 3 mops that way (just totally fascinated him!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uff Da! Posted July 21, 2012 Author Share Posted July 21, 2012 :lol: DS somehow broke/bent my metal handled broom this morning. His explanation was that he was making, "Cranky" from Thomas the Train. Gah... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brendag Posted July 26, 2012 Share Posted July 26, 2012 Do a search for "take apart toys" on Amazon. My son loved those. Also, Keva blocks. They seem so simple, but they are great. My son is 4 1/2 now and has really started taking off with them. Superstructs started for him around 4. Anything with gears. :) Brenda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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