As kids hit the double-digit ages, it gets harder and harder to find good software. Only a handful of titles pass muster with both parents and their increasingly independent-minded offspring. Thinkin' Things Collection 3 is one of those rarities.
In Edmark's newest product, kids ages 7-13 encounter five thought-provoking activities and puzzles, which they tackle through a process of trial and error, developing and testing hypotheses and discovering for themselves what works - or doesn't work . They can try their hand as detectives, commodity brokers and directors of a wild half-time football show, explore special visual effects and conduct "virtual" physics experiments.
As with many of the best products for this age range, Thinkin' Things Collection 3 has no explicit instructions or rules. Kids have to figure out WHAT they're supposed to be doing. Next they have to figure out HOW to do it. Then, there's the additional pleasure of figuring out how to do it better (and how to stump parents, siblings or friends). As kids master one level of challenge, they can move the "Grow Slide" to a more advanced level.
The bottom line: an outstanding collection of activities that really challenge kids to think. Great for collaborative problem solving- or solo play. If your kids enjoyed Thinkin' Things Collection 1 and 2, they'll find plenty of fresh new challenges in Collection 3. But no previous experience is required to jump into the quick-witted fun of Thinkin' Things Collection 3.
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