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Ultra marina, I am getting the GEO DICE game for DS5 this Christmas. The GEO products ARE amazing and I can't wait to see how that game is!

for those who have snap-circuits ... would 4 years old be way too young for the basic kit? Or should we give it a shot for DS4?

I don't think 4 would be too young. He'll likely need parent help/guidance, but I would imagine he could still do the projects. He might need help pulling the pieces off afterwards if he's not very strong though.

thanks! It would be something DS4 and hubby could do together! maybe then the little guy would leave our computer hardware alone! lol

My son was 4 when I posted this clip - maybe a little younger when it was made - it shows his little fingers snapping the pieces in, this was the first time they used it. He and dh had some fun with the snap circuits

It's a little spendy, but whimsicalley.com has a ton of high quality costumes, wands, etc. Another fun site is alivans.com -- they carry broomsticks too.

What size set of snap circuits should I get a 6 year old?

Amber, I would suggest the Jr. set for a 6 year old.

DD5 likes these:

http://www.amazon.com/FoxMind-55126...id=1353186658&sr=1-4&keywords=equilibrio

http://www.amazon.com/FoxMind-55126...id=1353186658&sr=1-1&keywords=equilibrio

For DS3 (will be 4 in Feb), we are planning to give

Cloud B twilight turtle
Scooter
Quadrilla Twist & Rail http://www.fatbraintoys.com/toy_com...fm?next=&previous=ED042&category_id=1050
Everyday Heroes playset http://www.kidkraft.com/toys-and-playsets/playsets/wooden-playsets/63239
Primary Science Lab http://www.learningresources.com/pr....do?sortby=ourPicks&sortby=&&from=Search
Trucky 3 http://smartgamesandpuzzles.com/inventor/Trucky3.html

Last year, one of his favorite gifts was Magnetic Mighty Minds. http://www.fatbraintoys.com/toy_companies/leisure_learning_products_inc/magnetic_mightymind.cfm