What ages is this good for? Is it too hard for a 5 year old??
217058
I would definitely avoid this toy with a 5 year old. The ball is about as heavy as a billiard ball in pool. And you have to swing it around on a string about the same length as a child's arm. So, there is a good chance your child would be knocked in the head. They could easily knock out teeth or damage something if they started swinging this thing around too vigorously.
1485004
I think a five year old would not be too interested in this item. It's more for a younger child. A more interactive item might be better.tive
412803
I think it would be pretty frustrating for most 5 year olds. They could assist, of course, particularly if they have a long attention span and pretty good fine motor skills. A five year old might get a bigger thrill out of one of those giant floor puzzles, if you could find one with a picture he/she really liked.
1643459
25 months to 5 years old. In my opinion, at the stages kids develop in todays world a 5 year old may be too advanced for this because of the making of it but it will still help them learn and they will still enjoy it. :)
909820
I bought for a 5 and 7 yo at the time, and it ended up being too easy for them. We just made new games out of it.
2168177
Hi there, I bought this set for my boys, who were 5 & 7 at the time of the purchase and they like it a lot. They had it in their day care center in Pre-K, where the kids are 4 & 5. I have a 4-year-old girl now who I do not see building anything with the set but plays with it once the brothers built something already, so I do not know what to answer for a 4 years old. Maybe yes for boys if he is able to focus and follow instructions in the booklet. I would recommend it more though for a 5-years-old boy. Hope this helps! Irina
1316477
Not at all too difficult for an 8year old. Got this last year when my son was 8 years and he had no problems with it.
2258322
I checked with my 12 year old and he said the game might be too challenging for a 5 year old, can be done with lots of parental help. He thinks 8 might be a better age but if your grandson is really good on the computer he may be able to have some fun with this.
305745
I think this game is way to hard for young children, I would start with easier version to see if the child is interested in this type of toy.
1635827
I guess it would depend on how much strength the 5 year old has. I bought it for my grandsons who are 9 and 11. They didn't have a hard time with it.
279357
Yes, I would say that the weight would be OK for a five year old; It's pretty light. However, there are three settings, and an on/off switch on the other side of the device. I'm not sure a five year old would be able to operate the thing--unless someone spent time showing them how.
1682752
I bought one for my 10 yr old and she likes it. It might be pretty hard for a 5 yr old but I would get it. It will be a fun challenge.
1711497
Yes it would be good for a 5 year old. We have both the original and the Junior. Our 6 year loves the junior! She could have easily played it at 5. I hope you enjoy!
1069179
I bought it for a 2nd grader and it was definitely challenging. He had a hard time with the first puzzle, and I don't think he's picked it back up. I would not buy again for that age.
900511
It is definitely for smaller kids. Probably best suited for kids 2-5, but if you have a tall 5 year old they would probably be disappointed.
2075950
It is a bit complicated for a 5 year old. It is difficult to control with the controller and takes lots of practice. I practiced in my family room and thought I had it down pretty good. I took it outside and it flew up into the sun, I lost sight of it and have not seen it again. I would not buy this for a 5 year old.
193794
When I purchased this it was for an eleven year old. I would try to get one that is made for younger children (like the Disney one). From the dances that I have seen this could be difficult for a five year old.