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| | | Description: | | | Learning to properly hang the monkeys from the branches helps children to develop math skills. Equilbrium can only be maintained by learning to visually measure the distances and calculate the correct number of monkeys to achieve a balance. 7.8"x11"x3"/20x27x7cm | | | | Product Details: | | | Product Length:
| 2.76 inches | | Product Width:
| 10.83 inches | | Product Height:
| 7.87 inches | | Product Weight:
| 0.44 pounds | | Package Length:
| 9.2 inches | | Package Width:
| 7.5 inches | | Package Height:
| 3.0 inches | | Package Weight:
| 0.8 pounds | | Average Customer Rating:
|  based on 5 reviews |
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7 of 7 found the following review helpful:
 Not The Best Of Plan ToysFeb 11, 2010
By P. Parks
This looks like it would be great but it only comes with six monkeys which is what the picture shows so this isn't a surprise. However, with six monkeys and six holes to place the monkeys into, that is all my children do with this toy. If there were more monkeys than holes I think the children playing with this toy would understand that there are several ways of placing the monkeys on the tree. This is not a very stimulating toy for my children unfortunately. However, this is the only toy we have been unsatisfied with from Plan Toys so I can't complain. Maybe with time my children will experiment more with this one. As for now we have a tree lines perfectly with six monkeys.
Update: One of our monkeys lost an arm. Not certain what would be the best glue to attach the plastic arm to the wooden body.
1 of 1 found the following review helpful:
 the point of this toy is not to fit monkeys into holes...Jul 08, 2011
By Ivy
instead is an introduction to math and physics concepts. For e.g. children learn the one-to-one association (first math concept) while trying to balance the branch by fitting a monkey in the same hole on opposite ends. They learn that one monkey on the furthest hole needs to be balanced by three monkeys on the closest hole in the opposite end (or two monkeys in the middle hole of the opposite branch). This introduces children to the way that gravity, weight, and length of the lever interact.
The toy is perfectly designed to illustrate these concepts. The only issue I found with it is that the peg where the branch stands could be a little more secure so that the branch would not fall off easily. In addition, the base could be a bit more sturdy. These issues are only minor, and for the educational value, are quite negligible. Buy it!
cute swingersMar 09, 2010
By E. Miller
This toy has kept my grandson occupied for hours. It really helps with eye/hand coordination. Very sturdy and perfectly balanced.
Fun, good learningJan 30, 2010
By NWbuyer
Great toy! All the Plan Toy items are great! Our daughter loves them and plays with them for hours on end.
0 of 1 found the following review helpful:
 poor monkeysNov 15, 2010
By D. Passmore
My son rec'd this toy as a gift. All the reviews of Plan toys sounded so wonderful,but this product did not meet those expectations. Six holes six monkeys. No room for other options.
The balancing peg is square and frequently falls off. the arms of the monkeys easily snap off at the base leaving a non productive monkey. My four year old was quickly bored with this game.
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