HABA Marble Run - Large Basic Set

HABA Marble Run - Large Basic Set

Sale Price : $119.99
Details

An exciting award-winning German made marble run that is hands-on and open-ended play. Hardwood blocks with grooves and holes are combined in a variety of ways. The end result is 6 marbles ringing the bell signaling success. This set is the perfect starter kit for marble run track sets. It comes with everything a child needs to start their own course. 

This ball track includes 42 pieces: zigzag track, bridge with bell, 4 redirection blocks, 2 tunnel blocks, 4 ramps, 14 rectangular blocks, 8 square blocks, 2 bridging blocks, 6 columns, 6 marbles and instruction book. All HABA block sets are compatible and can be combined. A wide range of ball track accessories sold separately for future expansion. 

All HABA block sets are compatible and can be combined. A wide range of exciting ball track accessories is sold separately for future expansion. Like all HABA wooden toys, this is heirloom quality, made of beech wood from sustainable forests, meant to last through generations. 

ECO-FRIENDLY TOY
SIZE: 10" x 10" x 14"
AGES: Recommended for beginner to advanced builders ages 3 to 10.
AWARDS:

  • Dr. Toy Best Classic Toy
  • Dr. Toy Best Green Toy
  • Dr. Toy Best Vacation Product

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WARNING: Contains small marbles. Not for children under 3 years.

Developmental Value

Marble runs and their accessories are one of our favorite for their developmental value. The benefits are deep across so many different levels and the benefits happen instantly and simultaneously. Construction is self-correcting so no instruction is necessary, providing experience with self-learning.

STEM: Children learn to build structures. They gain a better understanding of physics and how things work together. Building successfully requires consideration of gravity, weight, balance, and stability. They learn and practice math skills by grouping, adding, subtracting, matching and sequencing. Other skills involve modular reasoning, building, perspective and creative reasoning. They also encounter cause and effect and engage problem-solving, classification and critical thinking skills.

Imagination: Children design things based on their own creative ideas. They are likely to learn as the construction grows and continue to add in complexity. The finishing touches are often visual flourishes or unexpected engineering.

PhysicalClutching, handling, manipulating all lead to strength in fingers and hands and a strong development in eye-hand coordination.

Social: Marble runs are a great teamwork exercise, offering opportunities to work together, share, discuss and solve problems, give and take ideas, and improve social relationships.

Language: Children must reach for richer communication skills as they discuss the size, shape, colors, comparisons, building successes or failures and other aspects of construction.

Manufacturer

HABA is a family-owned German firm making children's toys for over 75 years. The design team at HABA is committed to safety, sustainability, and quality. They develop over 250 new ideas each year. They focus on natural toys with maple and beech wood as a central focus.

HABA has received numerous awards and recognitions each year in its product collection. Over time, they have been recognized by at least 45 industry, governmental and parenting organizations.


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