Best marble runs according to redditors
We found 30 Reddit comments discussing the best marble runs. We ranked the 11 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the top 20.
We found 30 Reddit comments discussing the best marble runs. We ranked the 11 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the top 20.
I disagree that it should be mandatory. There should be reasonable exceptions to any rule. My niece is homeschooled. But she is currently 7 years old and her mother has a master's degree in education. The reason she is homeschooled is because my brother has a job that requires him to travel a great deal. So by homeschooling, the family gets to be together more.
My seven year old niece currently reads at a much higher grade level than she would be exposed to in public school (barring an accelerated program) and is also proficient in math and science (relative to her age of course).
For Christmas, I just bought her board games that teach programming and scientific concepts and both her and her parents loved them. And in her short life she has seen more of the world and been to more museums and historical places than I have at 39.
I have also talked to my brother and his wife about how they plan on handling her education as she gets older and they both admit that, as she gets older, they both believe they will need to place her in an actual school to ensure she gets a well-rounded education. But if she continues to learn at the rate she is now, there is some concern around her transition.
EDIT - Lots of folks asking about what board games. The ones I bought her this year are...
Gravity Maze
Code Masters Programming Logic Game
A few years ago I got her
Robot Turtles
I wanted to buy her this, but it was on back order and would not have arrived while she was visiting. I showed it to my brother and he told me to definitely keep that in mind for her birthday or Christmas next year.
https://www.amazon.com/Quercetti-Skyrail-Mini-Rail-Rollercoaster/dp/B0002HNNL4/ref=sr_1_9?ie=UTF8&qid=1496418534&sr=8-9&keywords=track+for+marble
Preschool teacher here!
Expensive STEM stuff -- I've worked with all of them. If I had to get one, I'd probably do Osmo.
Bee bots
Dot and Dash
Cubetto
Osmo
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Other Manipulatives and Toys:
Reptangles - I found these at Savers and my students are super in to them right now.
Snap Circuits
Ikea Cars (not really stem but fun and high quality)
Mobilos -- can create cars but also so many other things
Marble runs of any style
"Pattern Play" Blocks -- We have these but I don't have the instructions, but kids still end up making fun designs out of them!
BIG Waffle Blocks
Architectural blocks sets -- for example
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I have a major soft spot for board games (and related) at this age. Here are a few I love.
Animal Upon Animal
The Little Orchard
Count Your Chickens
Snug as a Bug in a Rug
Snail's Pace Race
Rivers, Roads, and Rails
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Ultimately, though, your focus should be on having fun! Your 3 year old does not need to be reading and writing or doing basic math. He should be learning to play cooperatively, self regulate, and be independent. I would focus on language skills and his ability to communicate effectively and understand directions. I teach Pre-K (currently 5 year olds about to go into Kindergarten) and I do not care at all whether they can write their names or do simple math.
And to think, I was content with this when I was younger.
$49.99US on Amazon
http://www.amazon.com/MARBLEWORKS%C2%AE-Starter-Set-Discovery-Toys/dp/B003SAM6BU/ref=pd_rhf_pe_p_img_1
Just placed my order for my 3 year old.
Bought the bird legos for Penny! I was going to buy the marble set for Yukon then amazon popped up with this cheaper and bigger set here. Want to add this one to your list and i will get it. http://www.amazon.com/Ideal-Amaze-Marbles-Classic-Construction/dp/B00000IZC9/ref=pd_sim_21_1?ie=UTF8&dpID=51c232hT4HL&dpSrc=sims&preST=_AC_UL160_SR160%2C160_&refRID=0H8EKKYV97BD404CCHAX
That rails set he is using is the Quercetti Skyrail.
Marble Run
Marble Works.
I am planning on getting my kids (3 and 6) one of those marble run things. Something like this one. Check out Busy Toddler, she has great gift ideas!
http://www.amazon.com/MARBLEWORKS%C2%AE-Starter-Set-Discovery-Toys/dp/B003SAM6BU
Yes
It's also been cloned by just about everyone.
Noodles!
Happy birthday to your little, sheβs adorable! That picture reminded me of a similar one of [mine] (https://imgur.com/a/v8GWaEB)! Kids and cake always make me giggle! Do you have an after picture? :)
I would love to have [this crazy marble thing] (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B074M2LGDQ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_kDfDCb206P6E9) for ry! His new preschool had one and he had so much fun playing with it at registration! Heβd be thrilled to get to play with it again before fall! :)
Spirograph was cool but Marbleworks was the shirt!!!
Crayon Rocks: They are great for strengthening little hands while teaching pencil grip. Just Rocks in a Box 16 Colors https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002M28AOW/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_BttdAbK24SFK5
Wooden Marble Run: If marbles are allowed for your age group. My kids love these and I just bring out the marbles when we use them. Ideal Amaze 'N' Marbles 60 Piece Classic Wood Construction Set https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00000IZC9/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_fytdAbKDMAVBJ
Hape brand: We use their realistic wooden kitchen items. This is just one we have. Hape Kid's Coffee Maker Wooden Play Kitchen Set with Accessories https://www.amazon.com/dp/B006WZM79O/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_gAtdAbQ6RP3TM
Anamalz: Small wooden animals. My class loves them. We have the farm set with their playmat listed under roaming Mountains. https://www.anamalz.com/
Does anyone know what they're called? I've got $80 burning a hole in my pocket and I'm seriously considering getting some of these off of amazon.
e: nvm
Cardboard "bricks" like these - http://www.amazon.com/Melissa-Doug-Deluxe-Cardboard-Blocks/dp/B000A12YBW
Marble run - http://www.amazon.com/Ideal-Amaze-Marbles-Classic-Construction/dp/B00000IZC9/
Fort-building set - http://www.amazon.com/Crazy-Forts-Purple-69-pieces/dp/B001DNHYC0/
Break your own geodes - http://www.amazon.com/Gem-Center-U-S-A-BYOGTR-Geodes/dp/B000W7NP8U/ (I've done this with kids as young as 5, just have to be supervised obviously)
Sea monkeys or a worm farm, or bug collecting containers
A classic red wagon, to cart around all his tools and stuff he finds in the yard :)
Is it this?
Mozi arm spinner: https://www.thegrommet.com/mozi-arm-spinner-toy?gclid=EAIaIQobChMI_qmRt8P24wIVxP_jBx1Xbg3JEAAYAiAAEgJXXPD_BwE
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If you/parents are OK with gun toys, Nerf gun or Hover Shot game: https://www.fatbraintoys.com/toy_companies/fat_brain_toys/glow_in_the_dark_hover_shot_20.cfm
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RC car or copter with rechargeable batteries:
https://www.wickeduncle.com/gifts/boys/age-8/rc-stunt-action-catapult
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Magic kit or optical illusion set:
https://www.wickeduncle.com/childrens-gifts/quirkology-mind-games---bamboozle-your-brain
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Gravitrax:
https://www.amazon.com/Ravensburger-27597-Gravitrax-Starter-Multi/dp/B07B7HNLMG/ref=sr_1_27?keywords=marble+run&qid=1565379766&s=gateway&sr=8-27
If you're looking for them in the UK : Marble Run
> marble runs
Thanks. Added to the list. http://www.amazon.com/Toysmith-4645-Marble-Run-Piece/dp/B008CF0KBY/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8&qid=1375822128&sr=8-7&keywords=marble+runs
Early intervention therapist! No kids. But here's some toys I use regularly: geometric sorter, shape sorter, magnetic tiles, marble run, and bristle blocks.
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My two biggest recommendations for books are: Hand, Hand, Fingers, Thumb for learning patterns and rhyme; Go, Dog, Go for learning adjectives and directional terms.
http://www.amazon.com/MARBLEWORKS%C2%AE-Starter-Set-Discovery-Toys/dp/B003SAM6BU/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1343281031&sr=8-1&keywords=marbleworks
LETS GOOOOOO
My mom worked for Discovery Toys around that time in my life, so we had some great toys/games. Number one on the list, and in my heart:
Marbleworks.
http://www.amazon.com/MARBLEWORKS%C2%AE-Starter-Set-Discovery-Toys/dp/B003SAM6BU
blocks set (X2)
t-rex
african animals
farm animals
aquatic animals
marble run
You only need $50.