Block Play Simple Machines - Complete Set

$149.00
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Block Play Simple Machines - Complete Set

$149.00

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Kids see how simple machines make work easier—with our real-working wooden replicas! The perfect addition to any block play area, our machines incorporate handy contraptions like pulleys, wedges and screws. Kids get hands-on experience with cause and effect as they raise and lower objects on an elevator, move blocks on a conveyor belt and more. Plus, they’ll gain insight into how full-sized machines make big jobs easier. You get all 3 machines shown (block and vehicles not included). Each simple machine also available separately.
Item # LC200X

Material

Wood

Product Type

Simple Machines

Block Accessories

Warnings
WARNING: CHOKING HAZARD - Small parts. Not for children under 3 years.

Students love the tools for our block center. All my students can't wait to visit the block center. The tools are sturdy and durable. They are equipped for small hands and inspire conversations about how things work. Thank you .

Annie Pena

April 11, 2024

lots of different ways to use

love that we use these products in math, science, blocks, the use is endless. did not like that the pully rope would get tangled which did not make it kid user friendly

Bridget Bielowicz

May 27, 2024


Trusted for over 70 years, Lakeshore’s innovative furniture & hands-on materials are designed to meet the real-world needs of educators, students and families—providing purposeful solutions for schools, homes, child care centers, higher education programs, healthcare providers and more. Plus, we’re proud to have more than 700 teachers here at Lakeshore—with product developers who bring extensive classroom experience to every item we create.

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100% would recommend

4out of 6 reviewers

lots of different ways to use

love that we use these products in math, science, blocks, the use is endless. did not like that the pully rope would get tangled which did not make it kid user friendly

Bridget Bielowicz

May 27, 2024

Yes, I would recommend this product.
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Students love the tools for our block center. All my students can't wait to visit the block center. The tools are sturdy and durable. They are equipped for small hands and inspire conversations about how things work. Thank you .

Annie Pena

April 11, 2024

Yes, I would recommend this product.
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2 of 2 people found this review helpful

Complete set?

the machines seem fine however I expected that a set of blocks would come with them

Ralph Hutchison

December 27, 2023

from Leola, PA
Yes, I would recommend this product.
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1 of 3 people found this review helpful

Total Bust

I had high hopes for these, because typically everything Lakeshore makes is sturdy and great quality. However.... The elevator did not go up smoothly, first one side moved and then the other. Almost like the screw mechanism was stripped. You would also need to turn it at least 50 times to get it to the top. The conveyor belt didn't work at all, so a complete flop. I never even bothered to open the play crane. Super disappointed, definitely NOT worth the money.

amy watt

September 19, 2023

from Lake Worth, FL
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Does not hold interest

Children lose interest in machines with the length of time it takes to crank them up - especially with the same mechanism on each of the three machines. Sturdy wood but not worth the price for how little engagement they provide.

Jmh

May 19, 2022

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9 of 9 people found this review helpful

Adds a great STEM aspect to block play

I have these simple machines in my block area and the kids are able to get them if they would like to add them to their creations. They love all three of them, but the conveyor belt is probably the most popular one (even if they small wedge underneath sometimes goes missing). The only small glitch is that sometimes the string comes off the crane. This is quickly fixed by an adult and the kids are off and running again.

Damon Ridgway

June 11, 2019

from San Juan Capistrano, CA
Yes, I would recommend this product.
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9 of 9 people found this review helpful