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Dado Cubes
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A multi-award winning toy that's made in America!

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
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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".
  • PDF document of safety certification by Bureau Veritas








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      UPC 182129000151
      Manufacturer SKU FB024-B
      Manufactured In United States
      Fat Brain Toys Sales Ranking #5
      Pieces 10
      Recommended Age 3+

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    Great for my little one!
    Posted 2 days ago by Rebecca

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    I bought these because my 14- month- old girl likes "nesting" toys, and I thought these would be right up her alley. She does like the blocks, especially when they are stacked on the pyramid plastic part of their packaging. The packaging is great for keeping them organized, and it helps the blocks fall in the right direction when she nests them. She seems interested in the shapes and colors, and has managed a few times to connect the blocks with the slits. She always is eager when I pull out these blocks and even brings them to me to open for her. These seem durable, and I'm sure they'll last her a long time. For now they are getting pretty good action, and I hope when she gets a little older, she will be able to learn new tricks with them. I can see her still playing with these in a couple of years. Keep in mind these blocks are meant for older children. The littlest cube could be a choking hazard. It should probably be saved for later, or a toddler playing with these should be closely supervised.

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    Posted 2 days ago by Gael Barney

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    Both the 2 year old and 6 year old enjoy building with the blocks.

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    Good for All Ages!
    Posted 4 days ago by JoAnn Mitchell

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    Excellent stimulation for "kids" of all ages! The littlest ones just love nesting the cubes, and the biggest ones enjoy creating innovative building designs. These cubes are sturdy and will last a long time!

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    Dado Cubes Review
    Posted 5/29/2009 by Blossom Sumulong-Fox

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    We got the Dado Cubes for my friend's almost one year old son. He totally loves them and is working on nesting the cubes. It keeps him occupied longer than most of his other toys.

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    Dado Cubes
    Posted 5/6/2009 by Julie lloyd

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    Our 2 year old LOVES them. My husband and I are of course in competition as to how wide or tall we can build...much to our toddlers amusement!!

    2 of 3 customers found this review helpful.
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