Would this be suitable for a 7-year old boy
1468521
Probably OK, but adult supervision would be advisable until it is clear that appropriate care is consistently applied and that the child fully understands that it must never be aimed towards the sun.
1468522
So I bought this for my kids too, but I would say that they have difficulty opporating the focus. The only thing this is powerful enough for is looking at the moon. I would recommend spending a bit more and getting one that can find celestial opjects for you.
1468523
I purchased one for my 9 year old grandson and he loves it. It seems to be easy to use and with a little adult help it shouldn't be an issue.
1468524
Well now, I think if the seven year old could handle a pair of binoculars they might be able to grasp the telescope concept. It's NOT a toy.There would have to be plenty of adult help to understand what the scope is and what it does. It certainly IS NOT an electronic device/game. Much patience will be required till the child gets a grasp of the way it is to be used.
1468525
Absolutely. You have to look down into the eyepiece, so you'll need a stable surface low enough for a child to look down into it (or a chair high enough), but otherwise it is very easy to operate. Our daughter has been using hers since she was 5, and has been able to set it up and focus it herself since she was about 6.
989530
I think it would be fun for a 7 year old :-) It's not complicated, so for a fun and simple game I highly recommend this one.
1351012
Yes, but I think it is more appropriate for 7-10 yr olds. It is also small for a 14 yr old.
1258095
I'd say that it's good for a child 7 yrs and up. My son is 8 and has been playing it for a while.
470819
Fine for a seven year old ...he might need a little help, I helped my son put it together but he did most of it...but its probably my sons favourite lego set, he's seven as well
1719211
I think it would be appropriate. My 10-year-old and his 12-year-old friend play with it.
1325080
It would be perfect. That's what we are using it for (my daughter is 7), you will like it
1049148
If your 7 year old is interested in music I'm sure they would like it. My 6 year old niece likes to play with it. The older they are the more they would understand the different instruments make different sounds and could create more complex music. If you decide to purchase this toy, I would look at Target. I found it there considerably cheaper.
459740
Yes!!! Probably better for 8 year old. My nephew is only 5, but he does very well with it.
2111295
I think it would be too big for a 7 year old! I guess it depends on the size of the 7 year old .
745743
No... they'd have to put some effort into it. My 7 year old son and my 4 year old nephew use it just fine with no problems.
736052
I guess it would depend on the boy. My grandson received his when he was three, now five, and still loves it.
1270305
I would think it would be too small for him. My son is now 19m old and it's perfect size for him.
1440908
Yes it would be appropriate in my opinion. Our grandson will be 5 and we bought this for him last year and he still spends hours playing with it. It is a great buy and very well made.
2240485
I think it would be fine. I bought it for an 11 year old and he loves it. My 7 year old uses it as well!
693255
Probably not. My older son used to love this, but he will be 7 in a few months and is basically done with it.
1307422
No its perfect for that age. My granddaughter was 7 when I got it for her and she loves it.