Review by Live, Learn, Love
The Purpllinker is a neat little toy that allows for open-ended play, but also comes with instructions with the packaging to make letters and numbers. To make letters and shapes with my son (just turned 3), I model how to make the shape first. Then he can “undo” the Purpllinker and remake the letter or shape. Above, if you look carefully, you can see his favorite letter, W.
My kids do enjoy the Purpllinker, but mostly for open-ended play. My daughter, age 5, is really good at this and turns it into a cane, hook, airplane, and more. My son likes to make a crane.
I like the portability of the Purpllinker and the imaginative fun it can produce. The joints are stiff enough to hold a shape which is really important. The only drawback is not in the product itself, but in the fact that it doesn’t hold MYchildren’s attention as long as some other toys do. However, when they play with it, it does get their minds and fingers moving! I think they would enjoy it even more if it came with directions to make animals, vehicles, and other familiar objects.
If you are looking for quality educational toys, you should check out Timberdoodle on Facebook or sign up for their free homeschool catalog. (We may not homeschool, but like many parents, we teach our children plenty at home.) When our Timberdoodle catalog came in the mail my husband and I were commenting about the toys and games because they seem engaging and educational.
Thank you, Timberdoodle for sending us this free product for our honest review.
