As a parent, I have always looked for quality toys for our children. I also wanted to gift our children toys that would help develop their creativity and imagination.
Sadly, I think many toys available to today’s children don’t encourage a child to use their intellect and creativity. Many toys utilize technology, which is fine, but children need more than the latest application on their tablet or the “must have” robotic toy of the season.
Growing up I could spend hours in the woods behind our home making things with sticks and rocks. Wooden building blocks would facilitate hours of adventures with my Little People toys. And board games were the best thing next to sliced bread (back in the day of course).
When my children were little I tried not to fall victim to all the hype around certain toys. I knew what kind of toys my kids enjoyed and I carefully examined each toy before purchasing it to make sure that it was not only something fun, but also something that would bring hours of enjoyment to my children.
If you are looking for a fun and creative toy for your child or grandchild, you should check out GeoSmart.
GeoSmart offers a variety of “kits” that allow your child/grandchild to build a variety of object and structures.
GeoSmart doesn’t use batteries or need charging. It relies on imagination and magnets.
I’m sure you have seen similar products on the market. GeoSmart sets it’s self apart from the competition because they take child’s safety seriously. GeoSmart has a double-lock safety system. Each magnet is encased twice to ensure that little fingers can’t get to it. GeoSmart set the bar high for safety in magnetic construction toys.
The magnets use a force that pulls and pushes, which is something that normally interests kids (Does this end fasten to that piece?).
Using GeoSmart pieces/kits help promote creative thinking, pattern recognition, eye-hand coordination, fine motor skills and decision making. They also use element from STEM basics – science, technology, engineering and math principle.
Even as an adult I find them fun and relaxing to play with.
GeoSmart’s ha a new line of magnetic construction sets. They would make great gifts for the holiday.
New kits include;
You can check out the whole collection on Amazon. There are several kits available including the 100 piece education kit.
I was sent a kit to review. I received the GeoShere Kit.
I was hoping my son took interest in it, but he didn’t (in all fairness he’s older than the target demographic). That’s OK. It’s designed for children ages 5+. Since I work with Kindergarten children, I plan on donating the GeoShere kit to the kid that I work with. I know they are going to LOVE it. They love to build (wooden block, plastic “bricks”…). They are going to really enjoy playing with the GeoShere kit. I can’t wait to see what the they come up with.
I will try and get photos of the things the kids make with the GeoShere kit. The only thing is that I can’t include the children in the photos (for obvious reasons – they are no my kids).
I love this toy! I how it really gets kids to think and great creative. I also love that it doesn’t require batteries or having to wait a few hour while it charges.
The magnets are pretty strong (but not too strong where you can’t get them apart). The pieces are also very bright and colorful.
Depending on what kit you have, you can put the pieces in a zip loc bag and take it with you where ever you go. This can keep kids occupied while waiting at a doctor’s appointment, traveling to Grandma’s house or at a restaurant. The pieces “stick” to each other (through the magnets) which keep the pieces together too.
For more information about these great toys visit GeoSmartUSA.com. You can also check out the brand on social media (@GeoSmartUSA). The website has a lot more information about the kits and you can even get building instructions.
Kimberly
*I received a free product sample to review. There was no compensation. The opinions expressed are my own and not influenced in any way.
Nancy says
Kids love building toys. I think they would love these GeoSmart tiles.