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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

On Jun 16, 2010, at 12:25 PM, Jonah Cohen wrote:

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> Thanks, Alissa... Less beautiful here in CT.
>
> 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  
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> 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
> the child has to match them to an image of the object. Second is a
> categorizing game: put three items in front of the child and ask what
> they all have in common (same color, same material, all used for
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> It is a beautiful day here in Boston, hope all is well where you  
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