Kid-friendly simple machines come to life with fun and engaging Step2 STEM Discovery Ball Table. From levers to catapults and pulley systems, this play ball table has it all. Place a play ball at the base of the tower, then crank the belt and pulley system to pull the balls up and into the top tier! Watch as gravity pulls the balls down the funnel, through a series of ramps, and finally back into the table basin. While playing, little ones will learn about early physics concepts like movement, force, cause and effect relationships, and more.Product Features: Simple machines like a pulley system and flipper help teach kids with fun and engaging STEM playAllows young children to practice fine motor skills with the grip and release motion of the play ballsTable platform is large enough for multiple kids to play together, encouraging social and sharing skill developmentAdd water to the table for enhanced sensory ball playDurable EverTough resin design makes this table great for indoor and outdoor useWhen playtime fun is done, use the no-leak drain plug easily emptiesIncludes ball table with ramp, belt and pulley system, flipper, and 10 play balls (Model 494200) STEM Discovery Ball Table Enhanced STEM Play Put-and-place ball play along with the pulley system crank and side flipper featured with this table let little ones discover physics principles and hone their fine motor skills. Bonus Water Play Convenient drain plug allows the table to be filled with water for an exciting sensory ball play experience! Spacious Design The table platform is large enough for multiple kids to play together, building social and sharing skills. Physical + Motor Skills Gripping the spherical ball shape requires balance to grip and hold, a lesson for your child in physical control and muscle memory. The physical control of rolling, throwing or transferring a ball from one hand to the other is repeated frequently throughout playtime with ball toys as well. STEM Learning The physics concepts of movement, force, gravity, and cause and effect are present in ball play toys. Through repetition and observation, kids will start to learn which movements make the ball roll, bounce, or fly through the air and land – and which movements make the ball stop altogether. Visual Skills + Memory Visual-spatial skills are heavily involved with ball play. If your child rolls the ball too hard, it may hit something or fall off of a table. If the ball is thrown too softly, it will fall short of the intended basket. They’ll learn how to contain the ball within their play space through trial and error, improved hand-eye coordination and physical dexterity. Language + Social Skills Passing a ball (whether by handling, rolling or throwing) teaches cooperation. This type of play teaches kids how to take their turn and rely on the other person to keep the game going, and sometimes to communicate and ask for the ball back. Play Together! Interact with your child as they crank the belt and pulley system to transport the play balls into the funnel and down the ramp. Ask questions like “How does the ball get back to the bottom?” and “How many cranks does it take to get a ball to the top?”. Mix it up by taking turns and keeping time to see who can get the most play balls down the funnel faster! Ball play is a great way to work on eye contact. Have your child pass the ball to you, then wait for them to make eye contact with you before passing it back. Who can catapult a play ball higher? Take turns using the discovery table’s side flipper to shoot the ball into the air! Step2 STEM Discovery Ball Table Minimum Age 2+ Years Model Number 494200 Age Range Toddler, Preschool, Ages 5-7, Ages 8-10, Ages 11-13, Ages 14+ Estimated Delivery 3-5 Business Days Type Kids Play Table Number of Pieces 1 Number of Players 2+ Assembly Required Yes Material(s) Plastic Includes Activity play table, 10 toy balls Item Dimensions 27.75" x 10.25" x 26.25" Item Weight 14 lbs. UPC 733538494293
