2008 Toy of the Year Award Creative Child Magazine
2008 Exceptional Parent Symbol of Excellence
Recommended by The National Association for Gifted Children
Dr. Toy Top 20 Best Children’s Products 2007
National Parenting Center Seal of Approval - Holiday Winner 2007
Dr. Toy 100 Best Children’s Products 2007
Creative Child Toy of the Year 2007
Mr. Dad Seal of Approval Winner Spring 2007
Dr. Toy Best Product Award Spring 2007
National Parenting Center Seal Of Approval Winner Spring 2007
IParenting Media Excellent Products Award 2007
Preferred Choice by Creative Child Magazine 2006
The Great American Toy Test Award 2006-2007
Dado combines art and science as you explore architectural principles . . . proportion, balance, structure and color. A new twist on classic building blocks, Dado engages your imagination as the slits on each cube are interlocked to create an unlimited number of three-dimensional structures. Constructed horizontally, vertically or nested together, Dado invites visual spatial development and problem solving through design-centered, attention-grabbing fun!
Loaded with educational benefits
Each set features 10 cubes, scaled from 1 inch to 5 inches, capable of building structures over 32 inches high!
Durable, heavy gauge plastic construction
Developed, manufactured, and assembled right here in the USA!
Dado is Special...and Spatial!
Visual Spatial Learning has captured the attention of scientists and educators
as being highly valuable in child development. Visual Spatial Play refers to the
ability to mentally picture things and is characterized by the ability to
appreciate patterns & form in very large or small areas of space. Children with
profuse Visual Spatial Intelligence can construct three-dimensional mental
images and visual them from multiple perspectives. A keen eye for form,
design, color, size, shape and space enables these gifted children to
create realistic representations of real world images.
Dado is Simple...Simple Design that Inspires Complex Thought
In Tom West's book, In the Mind's Eye, he suggests that in the 21st Century,
strong visual skills will be crucial elements to success: "Ready recognition of
larger patterns, intuition, a sense of proportion, imaginative vision, the original and
unexpected approach, and the apt connection between apparently unrelated things...". Through Dado's simple shapes and intuitive system of construction, people of all ages find Dado engaging.
Dado is a Favorite Toy of Children...a Favorite Tool of Professionals
Employed by Occupational Therapists: "Dado helps children improve fine motor skills, including hand strength, finger dexterity and coordination of small muscle movements. With mastery of the movements required to fit the cubes together, children take obvious pride in their creative constructions. Psychosocially, children develop skills as they share ideas and talk about their play goal." Elizabeth Paskar, Occupational Therapist, Missouri
Endorsed by Classroom Teachers: "The open-ended nature of Dado Cubes, their unique groove-connecting assembly, and the challenge of achieving the highly desired perfect balance draw children in. As my students are busy building, talking through their plans and making adjustments, I am amazed by their critical thinking and problem solving skills." Stacy Coulter, Kindergarten Educator, Kansas
Valuable in Ongoing Visual Spatial Research: "In my work with visual-spatial children in various corners of the world, I have found that one distinguishing feature is their ability to visualize in multiple dimensions. Many visual-spatial learners speak of 4- and 5-dimensional mental images! Dado Cubes would offer these individuals, young and old, a hands-on way of demonstrating what their incredible minds are able to see and create. For children who lack such ability, this wonderful new toy may help them to expand their understanding of dimensionality, viewing their world from a unique perspective!" Alexandra Shires Golon, Director, Visual-Spatial Resource
Author, Raising Topsy-Turvy Kids; If You Could See the Way I Think; The Visual-Spatial Classroom
TOY SAFETY INFORMATION
In response to recent toy safety concerns, we're providing the following documentation that demonstrates that Dado Cubes meets or exceeds the following safety specifications:
The mechanical hazards requirements of 16 CFR 1500, "Federal Hazardous Substances Act Regulations".
The mechanical hazards requirements of ASTM F963-03, "Standard consumer safety specification for toy safety".
The Toy Value Index is a Fat Brain Toys exclusive intended to quantify the overal play value of a given toy or game. We do this by taking our customers' feedback on (QUALITY + TIME PLAYED + AGE TRANSCENDENCE)/PRICE.
Fat Brain Index: 8.42
The Fat Brain Index is another Fat Brain Toys exclusive that factors in 14 different traits that we've identified that make a toy "Fat Brain Worthy".
NEW! The following "cloud" is a semantic representation of our customers' general impression of Dado Cubes. The larger the text, the more frequently that term is used to describe it. Was this helpful? Let us know...
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Posted 14 days ago by Michelle
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Good product for spatial awareness and building. The plastic feels a bit brittle, but I just got this item, so hopefully it will hold up. My 4 year old son loves them already.
Dado Cubes
Posted 23 days ago by marina alonso
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LOVE them!!!!! These are helping my son with his speech. Colors, number, matching (animals/cars...to the color of the box). And now with a second little one on the way, it's one toy I can leave out becouse they are big and light!!!!
Great Creative Fun
Posted 26 days ago by Terah Farness
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My daughter actually enjoys these more than I thought she might. We have made all the shapes shown on the package, I am hoping soon she might venture out to try some of her own. My only complaint is that I wish the plastic were a little more rigid, when she doesn't get the slots alligned just right she gets frustrated and pushes harder, causing the sides to bow in a little. They seem to be sturdy enough to handle it- it just would be easier if they kept their shape better.
Entertaining for all
Posted 28 days ago by Amanda
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A great gift! My daughter received Dado Cubes for Christmas and we have all enjoyed them. They definitely capture the attention of my children (ages 3 and 1). They are curious about them and I've already witnessed great creativity and imagination when my three year old plays with them. I think they are a lot of fun as well!
Great gift for a 4 year old!
Posted 1/9/2010 by Brenna Zinck
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My niece loved these cubes! She plays with them often and loves telling me about what she's building. Although she's a little ahead of her peers, it's something any child over the age of 3 will understand and enjoy.
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