[kids-lib] room toys?

[Barratt Miller]

OC just got a wall-mounted sliding puzzle<https://www.ikcplay.com/en-nl/products/wall-games/sliding-puzzle-monster> and memory game<https://www.ikcplay.com/en-nl/products/wall-games/memory-green> from IKC. We had them custom made with blank tiles and created an InDesign template to make our own designs that we switch out monthly. They've been fun so far!

The downside is that the ordering process for the custom items was a NIGHTMARE. We could only get them direct from the factory in Mexico, who would only accept wire transfer payments, which our finance department wouldn't approve due to fraud concerns.

It would probably be pretty easy to tape over the existing designs (we use 3" book tape) if you didn't want to wrangle the custom order process. The one concern is that the company is based out of Europe and one of the memory game images is one we didn't feel comfortable with in our space.

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Hi there, We are looking for ideas for alternatives to magna-tiles for our Children's area. We have wooden puzzles and an art wall, but like the magna-tiles for the appeal to preschoolers through elementary age. Unfortunately, the tower crashes are sometimes pretty epic and overstimulating when it's already busy in the room.

On our wish list is something that is: durable, not noisy, easy to clean up, low tech, and appealing to a wide range. Also, a unicorn!

Do you have something in your room you really like? Thanks in advance!


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