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agreed. I wouldn't leave small magnets on their own.
I do have some pretty cool magnetic building blocks out in our
construction site trailer though...but they're bigger.
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We always have it staffed when it is out on the floor.
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Hi Jonah,
This is a cool building set. I was wondering if you have it staffed all
the time and are you worried about little ones swallowing the magnets?
I have heard of some nasty injuries from kids swallowing these tiny
magnets.
Thanks,
Anna
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> Thanks, Alissa... Less beautiful here in CT.
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> Anyhow, I wish I was paid to say this, but a socko-awesome drop-in
> floor program is just to use these:
> http://rogersconnection.com/SecureShopping/index.php?
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> Not cheap, but not super pricey. Kids literally have to be dragged
> away from it by their parents. And it's helpful if you have a table
> with some kind of lip/way to keep the ball bearings from rolling off.
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> Looking for a few suggestions, if you don't mind!
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> getting ready for summer and am going through my floor kits, as we
> call them. I grow bored with the ones I have. What are *your* favorite
> hands-on activities for elementary age kids to do on a drop in basis?
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> Also...our theme for this summer is "Game" and I'm looking for some
> science-type games or puzzles that can be done at a table. I have two
> right now: one is just shaker cups with different objects inside, and
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> categorizing game: put three items in front of the child and ask what
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> It is a beautiful day here in Boston, hope all is well where you are,
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