The dog days of summer are calling for some reinforcements. We’ve done the vacations, camps, pools, hikes… and now, we’re in transition. Trying to get into the school year mindset while still enjoying these last days of freedom from schedules and school supplies and timelines.
In other words, it’s getting crazy up in here.
Enter GoldieBlox. You’ve heard of GoldieBlox, right? They’re the character based engineering sets for kids that exploded onto the scene last year, thanks to a mix of an ingenious idea, fantastic product, and viral Superbowl commercial. The sets are geared towards getting girls involved with math and engineering in a way that traditional engineering toys never attempted.
Research shows that most girls are interested in character based play, so instead of traditional instruction books GoldieBlox comes with a book featuring Goldie and features how she solves a problem by building a machine. All the pieces are in the box, so kids can build the machines alongside Goldie. When done, they can then use the pieces for their own creations.
Both my kids are HOOKED on these clever toys and BONUS—they learn as they play (shhhh, don’t tell them!)
They worked together to build a dunk tank to wash Goldie’s dog, Nacho.
Watch out, Nacho!
Mission accomplished. Genuine giggles are THE BEST.
Why didn’t they have these sets when I was a kid? I ended up hating math because I couldn’t memorize my times tables in third grade. Or EVER. I still count on my fingers sometimes. Using math in context just makes SENSE. My daughter needs help with fine motor skills too, so this set truly is a gift. Check out that CONCENTRATION.
There’s three GoldieBlox sets currently on the market:
- GoldieBlox and the Spinning Machine
- GoldieBlox and the Dunk Tank
- GoldieBlox and the Parade Float
Here, let me just show you tons of photos of my kids loving these sets. JUST KIDDING! (read on…)
I want to share the Goldie Love by giving away two sets of toys! One winner will receive both the Goldie Blox and the Dunk Tank and Goldie Blox and the Parade Float sets (for more info, read about the different Goldiblox sets here). Simply enter using the Rafflecopter below.
It’s time to get OVER the pink toy aisle, because my daughter is more than just a princess. Go get ‘em, Goldie!
Who do you know that would LOVE a GoldieBlox set? Which GoldieBlox set would you love to win?
Carrie says
Definitely the dunk tank! So fun! As long as they can’t dunk the real puppy 🙂
Vunda V says
i like the spinning machine!
Liz says
I think I will choose the spinning machine first, but my kids would love any of them. What a great idea!
Jessica G says
The Spinning Machine… I think my daughter would love it!
Lacey C. says
I’d give it to my daughter, and I think she’d love the dunk tank one! So fun 🙂
Heather says
Either the Dunk tank or the Spinning Machine – I would either give it to my niece – or my 3 yo son…now why are there not engineering toys like this for little BOYS on the market? Only for the really big boys! M. would geek out over this (he also like pink at the moment).
nn says
How have I never heard of these?! Soooo cool! Love the commercial too! But especially love your Goldie!! 🙂
Becky says
My little one is obsessed with bridges, so she would love these sets.
Meg K says
The Parade Float looks really cute & a fun new addition to play dates 🙂
Ceiri Connors says
The dunk tank! It looks so fun! I can hear the giggles now 🙂
Lauryn says
I love that dunk tank!! C would love it!
Laura says
This looks like a ton of fun. Thanks for sharing. Pretty sure that my girls would love the dunk tank best!
Gina B says
OH I just know my girl would love Parade Float!!
Jennifer O says
Ooooh – love Goldie Blox! That dunk tank st would be my choic and i’d give it to my girlies to play with!
Jen says
They all look fun, but the dunk tank would probably be our choice. I would give it to the adorable adorable daughter of my cousin. She would love it:)
barbara n says
I would love the GoldieBlox and the Spinning Machine for my granddaughter Aurora!
jennifer w says
My daughter loves to build things and I think the spinning machine looks prett cool
Kristen says
I think the Spinning Machine would be a lot of fun for my friend’s daughter.
Deirdre says
My 4-year-old and 7-year-old nieces would enjoy any set. As a female engineer, I’m excited that these interactive toys are being created to inspire girls to explore and exercise a different aspect of their creativity. 🙂
helen says
I think my daughter would love the spinning machines!
eva scott says
I’d get the spinning machine for my daughter! I’m sure my son would want to play too. 🙂
Erin Ellis says
I would love Goldie Blox and the Spinning Machine for my daughters. They love to build, solve, and learn. I’m so glad I learned about this company though your blog. It looks like just the thing for my girls and our neighbors. Thank you for the wonderful giveaway.
Erin
sara haaf says
I love the launcher, I’d share it with my niece.
Jeanine @MommyEntourage says
I like the dunk tank and would gift these to my daughter on her upcoming birthday!
beth says
The spinning machine and I would share it with my niece.
Valerie says
The dunk tank. I would share them with my daughter.
heather says
I love the Double Dipper one and this would be for a friend child,
Angela Pearson says
I’d love this for my daughter. She loves playing with her blocks and this would help her with fine motor skills as well.
Jocelyn. says
The dunk tank… My daughter
Melinda @Home.Made.Interest says
My kids would love the launcher!