Hi my daughter turned three in September. She is interested in the solar system. However, still in the short attention span phase. Is this set too advanced? Thanks
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My daughter is three, and enjoys this set a lot. Sure, there are aspects to this that are more advanced, but even at this early stage she still takes a lot away from it.I would not hesitate to buy it. It is a product that will grow with your daughter.
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I think she will grow with this set. I do think it might be a little advanced for her right now, especially the games, but I think she will still enjoy it. As she grows older she will more out of it. I think its worth the buy if it's something she is really interested in.
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We actually got it for my 6 yr olds birthday. It does take a bit of practice to handle. Another suggestion is the Animal Planet Teradactyl remote control flier if he is into dinosaurs.
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Rick,I purchased this telescope for my daughter and family in Colorado - so I haven't looked through it yet. However, they are very happy with the ease of use and the abundance of what they can see. I was very confused myself when purchasing - but I feel this is a good choice for a beginner. I did by the accessories as well by the way.
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Following the step by step guide to make specific shapes may be difficult at age 3, but I still think she would enjoy the magnets. Seeing how magnets work is always intriguing even at a young age. Then as she gets older, making the specific items will become easier and enjoyable for her. My son got some shortly after he turned 4, and he enjoyed them so much that we got this larger set for his 5th birthday.
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You're very welcome. It is very small and I think it's to advanced for a 2-3 year old. Hope he/she enjoys it
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Ask a better question next time. You didn't state you were seeking answers from only those that have a solar system. Neither Dan M. or I were wrong - we just answered within the context of the item we purchased. Or, better yet, rather than chastise people who offer up their knowledge when asked and are trying to help you, leave it alone and don't say a thing rather than being disrespectful. Talking about people who should not post......
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I have a couple of the basic sets as well as the construction set. The more sets they have the more they can make. I recommend starting with the basic set and see how they like it and build from there. My grandchildren 3-13 all love it!
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Depending on how into Rocks and Minerals they are I would think that a 9 yr old might not find it as interesting. If I were going to go with a geology gift for a 9 year old I'd lean towards a Geode Kit or maybe a Junior Metal Detector, or any of the interactive kits like a microscope etc...
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I'd say if they are closer to 3 than 4 it would be okay. If they are closer to 4, I'd opt for a different model that is actually a clock that changes color when it's "wake-up" time. It should be clear enough for a 3 year old to understand though.
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i'm glad you put the age in, she might get a little ancious about the "off/on" switch. it's so small, but the rest would be easy for her to use, the dials roll and it's cute. the time dial would be of no use to her, you need big numbers. bjr
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I would say it is better suited for the 3 year old. Our 6 year old has played with it but had commented that it is too 'baby-ish' for her. We found a different digital camera for her that worked well. Our 4 year old adores this camera though.
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My 11 year old daughter asked for this. She is not really a science type gal, so I am jumping at chance to give her something that might pique her interest in an educational type way. I did purchase this for her for Christmas. I don't know that it will hold her interest for a long time, that is my only concern, but I'm keeping my fingers crossed.
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My daughter received hers for her 3rd birthday. She's very smart but she does have difficulty with tracing the letters and numbers in the "pet" application. However, for a 2-1/2 year old I'm sure that it would be useful, just as long as it keeps their attention. Some kids do better than others. Mine has a bit more energy and can only play for a short time before wanting to get up and go. If the device lasts long enough, it should be useful for up to 9 years, but I'm sure we'll have quite better equipment to choose from by then.
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I will have to Yes, with as fast as they grow it may be a slight bit advanced for right now, but it certainly won't take long before you would be looking at one like this anyway. It really is not all that large of a set, it just has one of everything with it. Happy with the one I purchased for our 10 year old. Hope this helps.
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Although its up to you, it may be best as a family activity or project for children between the ages of 7 and up who will enjoy watching celestial events. It's educational too. The product is packaged with software, two CD's with easy-to-follow instructions and a sky map to install. Hope your family will like it as much as mine.
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We got the set for our 3 year old granddaughter. However she has two sisters ages 5 and 8 and all three of them play with the set and love it. So from our experience I would say it's age appropriate for 3 to 8 year olds, maybe older.
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I believe the other set is more complex, perhaps for older children. I chose this set for my 2 year old very inquisitive grandson.