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This looks like it would be great but it only comes with six monkeys which is what the picture shows so this isn't a surprise. However, with six monkeys and six holes to place the monkeys into, that is all my children do with this toy. If there were more monkeys than holes I think the children playing with this toy would understand that there are several ways of placing the monkeys on the tree. This is not a very stimulating toy for my children unfortunately. However, this is the only toy we have been unsatisfied with from Plan Toys so I can't complain. Maybe with time my children will experiment more with this one. As for now we have a tree lines perfectly with six monkeys.

Update: One of our monkeys lost an arm. Not certain what would be the best glue to attach the plastic arm to the wooden body.

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instead is an introduction to math and physics concepts. For e.g. children learn the one-to-one association (first math concept) while trying to balance the branch by fitting a monkey in the same hole on opposite ends. They learn that one monkey on the furthest hole needs to be balanced by three monkeys on the closest hole in the opposite end (or two monkeys in the middle hole of the opposite branch). This introduces children to the way that gravity, weight, and length of the lever interact.

The toy is perfectly designed to illustrate these concepts. The only issue I found with it is that the peg where the branch stands could be a little more secure so that the branch would not fall off easily. In addition, the base could be a bit more sturdy. These issues are only minor, and for the educational value, are quite negligible. Buy it!

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My just turned 3 year old loves this toy. He thinks its hilarious when you put a monkey on the tree and the tree leans over and then when you put one on the other side the tree rocks. Plays with it multiple times a day. Even better he asked WHY the monkey can pull down the tree so its inspiring an interest in physics!

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We homeschool our three children. I really like the Montessori method, but finding well made Montessori learning toys that are afordable is not an easy task! This toy was made in Thailand. Finding a toy that is not made in China is so difficult these days! Plan Toys are the best, they are affordable, so well made that they can be handed down, made Eco friendly, and not made in China. Who could ask for more!

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I bought this for my three year old's birthday and must say it isn't quite challenging enough. The two-beams and three holes are quickly mastered. Another toy Monkeying Around would have been a better purchase however it has smaller parts and since I have a baby as well as the three year old, I probably will have to wait a bit longer for the other toy so as not to have the smaller parts about.