Around the USA Brain Box Game
From Mindware
Item # 38031W
- Price:
- $19.95 $19.95
- Recommended Age:
- 8 years and up
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Description
What can you spot in 10 seconds? The Around the USA Brain Box from Mindware will test just how much you can remember! An enticing twist on traditional memory games, the Around the USA Brain Box is the memory recall game that challenges players to memorize as many details about the states of the United States as they can in just 10 seconds time. To begin playing the Around the USA Brain Box game, a player picks a card from the pile, flips the timer and studies the images on the state card for 10 seconds. Once time is up, the player then rolls the die to determine which question about that state they need to answer from memory. As players quiz each other, they train their brain to memorize the stately details quickly. A fast-paced game that is certain to keep kids’ interest, the Around the USA Brain Box from Mindware is the one game kids will not forget when traveling! Around the USA Brain Box includes 55 sturdy game cards, timer, and die. For 1 or more players.
Safety
- WARNING: CHOKING HAZARD - Small parts. Not for children under 3 yrs.
Developmental Benefits
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Logical
LogicalBenefits
Play that focuses on reasoning and sequencing. This benefit of play will improve children's problem solving abilities, concentrating on numbers and patterns, logic and sequencing. Children with logical interests desire to see processes and to experiment with the world, searching for patterns and sequences in everything they do and see. Toys that are ideal for this developmental benefit of play are puzzles, logic games, arithmetic problems, and strategy games - everything that will help children focus on logic and sequence. These mathematical minds won't settle for a simple 2+2 game!
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Interpersonal
InterpersonalBenefits
Play that encourages communication and teamwork, through understanding others and positive interaction. Playing with others in a cooperative manner teaches children about group dynamics through learning how to understand others' feelings and work in a productive way. This developmental benefit will teach children how to work collaboratively, share ideas, and take on responsibilities for the benefit of the entire "team." Group play also encourages children to communicate their thoughts and feelings, realizing how their input is essential to successful outcomes. Let these little helping hands in on the action!
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Verbal
VerbalBenefits
Play based on reading, writing, but NOT arithmetic! Linguistic play is perfect for children who love language - written and oral. They learn best through books, crosswords, and listening to recordings. Play can include anything that focuses on written words, like word board games; or oral words, like story telling sessions or books on tape. Linguistic play will improve listening skills, allow for word creation and association, and benefit overall language skills. So, keep their lips loving to learn language!
Types of Play
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Manipulative
Manipulative Play
Play that involves hand-eye coordination and motor skills. Children need the opportunity to work on finer skills that involve a little more control and direction. Manipulative play develops the sense of coordination, challenging their little fingers to follow the lines or use their tools properly. Some examples of manipulative play are: * Coloring, especially in a defined area * Paper crafts and art involving moving parts that need to be "put together" * Using a safe and simple tool kit to help with tasks around the house Cutting out a sunshine for the window or painting within the lines — all these activities are the perfect exercise for this type of play.
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Cooperative
Cooperative Play
Play for your child and a group of friends. Cooperative play can take place almost anywhere — outside on the playground or downstairs in the basement. In any environment, children learn from watching other children play and interacting with them socially. Some fun cooperative play activities are: * Interactive pretend play * Basketball * Board games Game time, make believe time — it's all fun time when other children are around to take part in play!
