Nuts & Bolts

S & A & Baby Makes 3... or 4! from Rockville, Maryland              November 16th, 2008
Finally, a threaded wooden bolt that is both large enough for little hands to manipulate and free from nerve-racking wood splinters, even after lots of use. The grooves match very well, so there's no unnecessary frustration for kids to "match up" a nut and bolt successfully. The ball-top of these bolts are perfectly sized and shaped for little palms to cup securely, while using finer motor skills with the second hand's fingers and a chosen nut. It's actually funny how enjoyable it is to play with these over and over again, in different combinations, all the while doing a fantastic job of exercising dexterity and learning "lefty loosey, right tighty." The two "u" shaped "nuts" can be screwed on to one bolt to make a "circle man," and introduces the concept of a "half" and "whole" circle. The other four graduated nuts can make a simple orb on one bolt, too, for more observations of size and pattern.
We're so pleased to have found a "boyish" toy that isn't overly macho (as too many toys marketed to little boys are these days)and we think this Plan Toys "Nuts & Bolts" set is actually wonderfully unisex, and fun for years (we like to play with it, too!) We're never disapointed with Plan Toys. Simple, good, educational, fun play.

liz from virginia beach,va              November 2nd, 2008
It's so nice that these are wooden-most nut and bolt sets are plastic. I also like the size and that they can be put together in different combinations. A unique toy!

Deborah Boetig from Kansas City, MO              October 21st, 2008
Nuts & Bolts are well made and great size for little hands. This will make a great toy for car rides and church to keep our sons hands occupied.