First, I love that everything fits in the "desk." There is ample room to neatly store all of the great goodies that come with this product. In fact, there is enough room to add the Play-doh items that you currently have in it too (that's what my sons did). Second, it's convenient to use at a table, sitting on the floor with the "desk" neatly on lap, or outside. If you were really brave, it could also be easily used in your car.
My sons enjoy the activity mat that is included. The mat has four different scenes (face, cake, empty plate & jungle) and encourages them to use their imaginations to "fill in the blanks." Playing with the doh has also helped my LD son improve his fine motor skills and dexterity as well. Since he enjoys using the many tools that are included, he stays focused and concentrates on what he is making also. Finally, clean up is a breeze with the "pick up stick tool" too. As I'm sure you can tell, I am very pleased with this product and highly recommend it.
I have just one tip.... When you purchase this product, save the box for a day or two. Your child will want to refer to it to see what the tools do and how to use them as there is no instruction manual.
Contents (as stated on Hasbro.com): Includes table (i.e. desk), lid with half-molds, Activity Mat, PLAY-DOH PICK UP STICK tool, mini extruder tool (2 pieces), extruder (2 pieces) with rail, roller with 4 cutters and 2 handles, 3 two-sided molds, 13 cutters, 2 two-sided cutters, 5 sheets of paper, 4 crayons, plate with half-molds, 2 forks, knife, scissors, garlic press, 5 three-ounce cans, 5 two-ounce cans and 1 two-ounce mini extruder tool can of Play-doh compound.
Retail price: $29.99 (worth every penny!)
Ages: 3 & up
Best for: creativity, fine motor skills, imaginative play & concentration skills
More information:
- Creative Child Magazine, Preferred Choice Award (Creative Play for Kids Category)
- Child Magazine Best Toy Award Family Fun Magazine First-Round Winner
- Hasbro website
- View commercial
Hello! As the parent of a child with ADD/ADHD, I am always looking for life and education enriching products. The support and advice of other parents is invaluable! I thought I would also give a recommendation of a product that we've used and LOVE!
ReplyDeleteCheck out the AllWrite Word Processor. http://www.enablemart.com/Catalog/Writing/AllWrite
It's a talking word processor that I think was initally developed for the blind and the dyslexic.
My child responds MUCH better to verbal instructions and feedback. It's user friendly, and can be customized to the level of your child.
We liked the fact that you can remove all the tool bar functions, and introduce them one at a time. That way my daughter was not overwhelmed by all the options. She could learn them at her pace. She's enrolled in a very fast paced private school, and any tool I can find that can make life easier is worth every penny!
Thanks again for this great resource!!!
-Samantha
Thank you for the recommendation Samantha. I will definitely be looking into that.
ReplyDeleteSamantha,
ReplyDeleteI checked out the site and just bought the Kidspiration box. I am dyslexic and am hoping that my boys aren't. But, just in case, I like to supplement with additional educational items. It sounds like this will be great for the boys. I'll let you know how it goes after I get it.
www.enablemart.com/catalog/visual-learning/kidspiration
Thanks for recommending the site. It was worth the PLUG!