That said roominate was easily reusable to build many things and my daughter did that.
But when she was young one of her favourite things to do was just get the chemistry set out and mix random household ingredients in the tubes.
Sometimes a classic vinegar and baking soda, but often food colouring, and random powders she found in the kitchen. The experiment part was the fun part for her.
Thank you for reading and sharing your thoughts with me! I really do love Substack. I am new to it but love the community and the engagement. I will read your post now, I appreciate you digging it out and sharing it! Jayne
Your discovery is fascinating -- that the toys stopped being about discovery and more about building a specific outcome more recently.
I wrote this toy review. https://medium.com/i-m-h-o/tired-of-buying-princesses-dolls-and-barbies-for-christmas-39455a715331 just about 12 years ago and all three kits I discussed built something in particular. Just like you mention.
That said roominate was easily reusable to build many things and my daughter did that.
But when she was young one of her favourite things to do was just get the chemistry set out and mix random household ingredients in the tubes.
Sometimes a classic vinegar and baking soda, but often food colouring, and random powders she found in the kitchen. The experiment part was the fun part for her.
Thank you for reading and sharing your thoughts with me! I really do love Substack. I am new to it but love the community and the engagement. I will read your post now, I appreciate you digging it out and sharing it! Jayne