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Description
The Blue Spark Shape Shifters is a hands-on educational activity box for children aged 5 and older, with adult support. Discover 2D and 3D shapes through puzzles, model making, geometric pictures and unplugged coding activities. Designed and made in Namibia, it combines guided activities with screen-free play.
Technical specifications
- Recommended age: 5+ with adult support.
- Learning focus: Mathematics & geometry.
- Activity format: hands-on STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art and mathematics).
- Activity time: 60–90 minutes, as listed by Blue Spark for the Curiosity Lab range; actual time varies by activity.
Learning activities
- Learn the difference between flat shapes and 3D solids.
- Solve three shape puzzles with increasing difficulty.
- Turn flat cardboard into 3D models and build geometric pictures.
- Explore dot-draw-code activities and shape challenges.
What is included
- 1 activity booklet
- 1 pencil
- 24 shape flash cards
- 5 Shape Transformers
- 1 square puzzle
- 1 circular puzzle
- 1 triangle puzzle
- 1 Shape Builder activity
What else is required
Adult support is required. Check the included activity booklet before starting.
Getting started
Read the activity booklet with an adult, identify the parts for your chosen activity and follow the guided steps. The core activities are screen-free; a device is needed only if you choose to access Blue Spark’s optional QR-linked videos.
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