{"product_id":"pallina-original-ker-plunk","title":"Pallina Original (Ker-plunk)","description":"\u003cp\u003eTest your hand-eye coordination, strategic thinking, and fine motor control with the Pallina Original Bamboo Tumbling Ball Game!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA variant of Ker-plunk. Children insert colourful bamboo sticks into the basket to create a “net,” place the wooden balls on top, and then carefully remove the sticks one by one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe challenge is to keep the balls from tumbling!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe player who has the last ball of their colour in the upper basket wins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo players use two colours; three or four players use one colour. Young players can also sort and count the sticks and balls, adding early math skills to the fun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis eco-friendly game, made from sustainable bamboo and child-safe paints, is ideal for family game nights, classroom activities, or solo play. It encourages children to think critically, develop careful hand-eye coordination, and explore cause-and-effect in a hands-on, playful way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis can also be played with the wooden dice that is included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasures 23 x 30cm. Ages 3yrs+\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Features:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContains 1 bamboo basket, 20 bamboo sticks in 4 colours, 16 wooden balls in 4 colours, and 1 felt mat, 1 dice.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCan be played in different ways for different skill levels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntroduces logic, spatial relationships, critical thinking, and an understanding of cause and effect\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNon-toxic finishes and child safe materials\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEducational Benefits:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFine Motor Skills \u0026amp; Hand-Eye Coordination: Carefully removing sticks without dropping balls develops precision, dexterity, and steadiness.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpatial Awareness \u0026amp; Logic\u003cstrong\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ePlanning which sticks to remove and predicting ball movement introduces early problem-solving and engineering thinking.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCause-and-Effect Understanding\u003cstrong\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eChildren observe the direct consequences of their actions, reinforcing reasoning skills.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMathematical Skills: Sorting and counting sticks and balls strengthens number recognition and categorization.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStrategic Thinking\u003cstrong\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eEncourages planning, patience, and decision-making to minimize ball drops.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSocial \u0026amp; Emotional Skills\u003cstrong\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eIdeal for group play, promoting turn-taking, cooperation, and healthy competition.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSustainability \u0026amp; Awareness\u003cstrong\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eMade from bamboo sourced from environmentally responsible forests, teaching children the importance of eco-friendly choices.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Educationall","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52073060630821,"sku":"E5522","price":69.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0735\/3768\/3749\/files\/E5522B_20_1_990x603_6be1bf4d-b74e-4864-a31e-b81c6f9e4a5a.webp?v=1773384917","url":"https:\/\/haywoodedu.com.au\/products\/pallina-original-ker-plunk","provider":"Haywood Educational Resources","version":"1.0","type":"link"}