Is this realistically for 4-6 students, or would 4 kids work better with two containers of rods? Does age or math level make a difference?
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I would get a much larger set for 4-6 students. I use this small group set for one child. I would recommend at least 3 sets for 4-6 children. As math level advances, having more 10 rods (the orange ones) is useful.
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My kids did it together. But there is 2 of them. 9&10 years old. I supervised and double checked their work.
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Yes I think 6 would be a little too young but maybe by 9 would be fine. My grandson was 10 years old wen I gave him this for a gift and by then he could do it most of it after some guidance This grandson is a little "tech" type of kid that likes to fiddle with these kind of things, which may make a difference since some kids wouldn't have the interest or desire.
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If you had 4 7 year olds it would be fine or for a family of 4 or 5. A lot more kids u need bigger. My impressions As a former teacher & camp director.
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I use it consistantly with 6-8 kids, ages 3-6. I wouldn't use it with less than 6 and no more than 12. I think it has 8 or 10 handles. It works great, and we haven't had any problems. We have used it with groups of eight 7-9year olds as well, which has worked great too.
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I would personally recommend multiple sets. My three will sometimes play nicely together with them but with the size of them there really not an easy way for more than 3 kids to even watch the play easily. Most of the games are a little complicated for a 2 year old but I think they are easily for 4-adult. I love some of the games!!
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The manufacturer recommends ages 3-8, however a previous reviewer said 4-10 in her estimation. I think it mostly depends on your kids' size and skill level. If they are over 8 but relatively small for their age, this set should work great. On the other hand if they are a tall/big kid for their age or they've grown in skill level and need a bigger kit, go for a different set.
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It would be perfect for an 8 year old. Four is about as young as I would start if you wanted the child to work it herself. The adults hve enjoyed it also. I would buy this again and it has held up really well. Hope this helps.
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Sorry for the delay in responding...But yes, you can use it for at least 4 children. There are different color stars you can use for each child, and a line to write in a name for each. This item is a great size and is the most convenient chart we've had. (And we've tried several.)
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No, 6 is too young. I played with my nephews and nieces, the younger one is 7.5. He got the idea, but not fully. I'd wait at least one more year, if I were you.
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All depends. Mine were 5/6 and now hardly play with it a year later. I think at three itll be used a ton. Pretty hard to damge unless it gets drawn on or something. Took quite a while to put together. About 3 hours for us but tat included telling the kids to go someplace else.
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A lot of kids in sure start like them. I will say 4 to 6 . Some kids enjoy them better then some.
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I think with enough training and a little strength, a 4 year old may be strong and smart enough to do it. I have 4 yr old nephews I think I could teach how to open it. I doubt they'd figure out how to do it on their own.
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I would go with the 8 person. This one might be kinda tight with 6 12 year olds.
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I think a child could put this together fairly easy. I work with special needs children and use this as a treatment activity for them to help me out it together. I give them very little help (the kids I use it with have difficulty using one arm)
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I totally understand- it's fun to create different designs, but it would be cooler if you could do them taller. We have an older set, from a friend who's kids are grown and I'm not sure what brand it is, but it's more sturdily built & I was hoping we could use them together, but these marbulous ones are a little smaller. I wish I could help more, but all I know is the two sets we have are not compatible, so at this point I would recommend getting more of the same. I've seen these things in teacher supply /educational stores though, so maybe you could bring a piece into one of them & ask to try another one? Good luck! I totally understand- it's fun to create different designs, but it would be cooler if you could do them taller. We have an older set, from a friend who's kids are grown and I'm not sure what brand it is, but it's more sturdily built & I was hoping we could use them together, but these marbulous ones are a little smaller. I wish I could help more, but all I know is the two sets we have are not compatible, so at this point I would recommend getting more of the same. I've seen these things in teacher supply /educational stores though, so maybe you could bring a piece into one of them & ask to... » Read More I totally understand- it's fun to create different designs, but it would be cooler if you could do them taller. We have an older set, from a friend who's kids are grown and I'm not sure what brand it is, but it's more sturdily built & I was hoping we could use them together, but these marbulous ones are a little smaller. I wish I could help more, but all I know is the two sets we have are not compatible, so at this point I would recommend getting more of the same. I've seen these things in teacher supply /educational stores though, so maybe you could bring a piece into one of them & ask to try another one? Good luck! « Show Less
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One set of 100 count works great to teach the difference between ones place and tens. It will also work well for the bigger place values if you have more of them. They've worked great for us in teaching math concepts for both my preschooler and my 2nd grader.