Relax with STEM Article by Tina Manzer, Editorial Director of EdPlay Magazine: Stress-reducing fidget toys, STEM, and Fractiles
Will the Real STEM Toys Please Stand Up Article by Mark Carson, President and Co-Founder of Fat Brain Toys. Fractiles is at the top of the list of Carson's favorite toys "contributing to STEM-related pursuits."
Fractiles-7
for ages 6 to adult
COMPANY: Fractiles, Inc.
Make
dazzling designs from these magnetic
diamond-shaped tiles of three different
widths: fireworks, mandalas, flowers,
pinwheels.Or experiment with freeform
arrangements. Maybe try some of the
games, or the puzzles that have multiple
solutions. Whether children start
by copying the more than 40 designs
shown, or by independent explorations,
they will become thoroughly engrossed
in the patterns taking shape on the
steel background board. Those who
wish to learn more about the principles
of symmetry will find a well-illustrated
explanation of the math behind the
art. (Ruth B. Roufberg, Parents' Choice)
ABOUT PARENTS'
CHOICE SILVER HONOR AWARDS
"The
Parents' Choice Silver Honors are
given to excellent products that,
like the gold award winners, are designed
to entertain and help children develop
universally ethical attitudes, and
rigorous standards and skills. Silver
Honors come in a high second with
one or more evaluating groups. Silver
Honors are highly prized - like the
Gold Awards - for production and human
values." For more information about
Parents Choice Organization, see their
web site http://www.parents-choice.org/.
