The kids were disappointed this garage sale find didn't work. However, it gave us a chance to take apart the Spy Gear video tank to see how it worked. Worth the $5 pricetag afterall!
My kids love to “fix” things, especially the 4-year-old. He knows where we keep the screwdriver in the kitchen and more than once he’s gotten into Dad’s tools. He’s even managed to take the training wheels off his bike after patiently trying every rachet combination in the tool case. We keep an eye on him, of course, but try to give him a little rein to satisfy his curiosity.
BRAIN BLAST – help your kids understand how things work by letting them “fix” broken toys. Practice good safety and most definitely keep an eye on the work. Here are some things they might work on:
- Unscrewing the lid from the battery compartment
- Take apart a broken remote control car (How Stuff Works has a great explanation of how RC toys work)
- And, of course, taking the training wheels off their bike.
Nick B said,
September 11, 2009 at 5:07 pm
Hiya,
I’ve been trying to get hold of one of the headsets for these toys – did it come with the vehicle? If so I’d happily relieve you of it
Cheers
Nick
kylomom said,
September 13, 2009 at 1:20 am
Hiya. Sorry!! Once we dissected it we couldn’t put it back together again so we trashed it. I will keep my eyes out for another and let you know if we come across one. Good luck with your search in the meantime!
Nick B said,
September 13, 2009 at 5:46 pm
No problem, thanks anyway