Learning Resources Tumble Trax Magnetic Marble Run, Engineering Toys, Ages 5+

I have a class of 11 boys, ages 4 and 5. They haven't quit playing since I got it. Best money I have spent in a long time.

I put this activity on the side of my filing cabinet. I teach gifted students from K-5. Even the 5th graders love it and try to use as many pieces as possible.

I highly recommend this as long as you have a metal surface. My first graders use this on a metal teacher's desk and filing cabinet. Kids use critical thinking skills to learn about spatial awareness and other math skills such as velocity and angle. Works as promised.

Bought this to be used at my house by the grandkids. They are enjoying building the ramp and maze ideas that come with the kit. They are also enjoying building their own designs! I love that the kids are off the couch and are putting the electronic devices away for awhile. This allows them to DO and PLAY! I told a friend about Tumble Trax and she immediately ordered 2 kits.

I was surpised as the size of these... larger than I anticipated. The magnets work well, and the kids love the challenge. Takes some practice for my little ones to figure these out, but that's actually what I love about this product... it stretches their brain, it's engaging, and fosters problem solving skills and cooperative play. Might have to get a second set... would be fun once they master using it, to bring out another set for them to make a "HUGE" marble run. ;) I can see that being a big hit! And.. it's NOT A SCREEN!! It's hands on learning. I'll take that every time.

Bought 2 of this item and gave one as a gift to a four year old and the other will go to a five year old. The 4 year old only took a few times showing him how to match it up and he was off and running with changing the pieces and making it all work.

Bought this to be used at my house by the grandkids. They are enjoying building the ramp and maze ideas that come with the kit. They are also enjoying building their own designs! I love that the kids are off the couch and are putting the electronic devices away for awhile. This allows them to DO and PLAY! I told a friend about Tumble Trax and she immediately ordered 2 kits.

I bought this set to play at my house with my 5-year-old granddaughter, and she loved it! The cards give us good ideas for track design, but she also feels free to try her hand at her own designs. I can see us playing with this marble run for many years.

I was surpised as the size of these... larger than I anticipated. The magnets work well, and the kids love the challenge. Takes some practice for my little ones to figure these out, but that's actually what I love about this product... it stretches their brain, it's engaging, and fosters problem solving skills and cooperative play. Might have to get a second set... would be fun once they master using it, to bring out another set for them to make a "HUGE" marble run. ;) I can see that being a big hit! And.. it's NOT A SCREEN!! It's hands on learning. I'll take that every time.

My son loves this toy and I love it's simplicity. Demonstrations of gravity, friction and a few other simple physics lessons are a great start toward a scientific mind. Only 4 stars because I'd like the quality to be a little higher, but themselves the ropes sometimes.