We tried the very popular wooden snap block animal set & here is what we think!
As a preschool, we are always on the look out for great educational & tactile products for our children. In our search, we came across the popular Snap Block Animals set by Guidecraft. It is a 33-piece wooden pretend play learning tool with metal snaps for ages 3 & up.
First Impression
The first thing that catches your eye about this product is the neutral color palette. Most children's toys are bright primary colors, so it was nice to see that the colors were very neutral & calming. The other unique aspect of this set are the metal snaps that hold the pieces together. Other similar plastic products may use magnets to hold pieces together.
Pros & Cons
Upon testing the product while using the animal diagram cards included in the set, we discovered that the metal snaps were quite satisfying. The wood pieces & metal snaps are of great quality & seems very durable. It is not difficult to snap the pieces together but children may need some time to get used to it. This may or may not be a con but the pieces do not stay put. They rotate along the snaps.
Final Thoughts
After thorough testing, we would definitely recommend this product. It is a great way to introduce snaps to children. Children can also use their imagination by mixing pieces to create make-believe animals.
Parents often wonder if wooden toys are better than plastic toys. Although wooden toys last longer, encourage creative thinking, & are better for the environment, we would say it is good to have a mixture. This animal set would be great to have in your child's collection of toys.
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