via makedo.com.au and coolmompicks.com
Wow! What a wonderful gift for little artists, engineers, architects, and hackers-in-training. These simple tools and connectors help kids take whatever they have lying around -- boxes, paper cups, and other found materials -- and turn them into art, costumes, structures, vehicles...you name it. Check out the MAKEDO Gallery for inspiration.
Thanks, Cool Mom Picks, for the pointer.
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Oh yeah baby. I have to start reading Cool Mom Picks more often.. because this is a great idea.
Retweeting.
Posted by: Anthony from CharismaticKid | 16 September 2011 at 07:46 AM
Looks cool! But I'm pretty sure the same thing can be achieved using what I used to make my many creations when I was a kid: scissors, tape, and brad connectors :p
Posted by: Jenna | 16 September 2011 at 08:22 AM
Every art teacher in the country needs these in their classroom. Art teachers are master recyclers and would put these connectors to good work!
Posted by: Prairie Mother | 16 September 2011 at 09:22 AM
I bought my kids low temp glue guns a few years ago. My boys are 7&8 now so the younger one probably started at 5. They glue with all sorts of recycling: cardboard, cans and colorful plastic caps. Very few minor burns have occured but you can do what Martha does and keep a bowl of ice water on the table.
Posted by: Heather | 16 September 2011 at 11:10 AM