{"id":48884,"date":"2017-11-15T19:18:11","date_gmt":"2017-11-16T01:18:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.fractuslearning.com\/?p=48884"},"modified":"2020-12-08T07:52:36","modified_gmt":"2020-12-08T13:52:36","slug":"doodle-crate-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fractuslearning.com\/doodle-crate-review\/","title":{"rendered":"Family Time With the Doodle Crate"},"content":{"rendered":"

As my children get older, they don’t spend as much time playing with one another.\u00a0 This is especially true of my high school junior and her fourth-grade brother.\u00a0 \u00a0One is interested in driving and hanging out with her friends while the other wants nothing more than to play video games.<\/p>\n

When I saw the Doodle Crate hit my desk, I saw a way to bring my kids together in a fun way.\u00a0 Here was something they could do together while each controlling their own part.\u00a0 It was going to be my one-night of enforced family time in the Bigari household.<\/p>\n

I also wondered how their experience would be considering they were at the far ends of the recommended ages for the crate.\u00a0 Would they both have fun?<\/p>\n

I am able to say this project was a success on many levels.\u00a0 The Doodle Crate was fun to work with – it allowed both kids to express their creativity.\u00a0 It was a great centerpiece to bring my kids together – just like I remember them playing when they were younger.\u00a0 \u00a0I really enjoyed watching them goof off with each other.<\/p>\n

Find Out More About the Doodle Crate<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n

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I’ll begin by sharing some information about the Doodle Crate but scroll down if you want to hear more about our own hands-on experience with this STEAM box.<\/p>\n

Who Is The Doodle Crate For?<\/h3>\n

The Doodle Crate is designed to play to the artistic side of children aged nine and up.\u00a0 \u00a0 It’s not just for artsy kids – the different activities range for clay in our box to woodworking and solar imagining in others.\u00a0 I’ve also seen embroidery mentioned as a subject that has been covered in the past.<\/p>\n

It’s really a subscription to bring out creativity through the use of a child’s hands.\u00a0 So much learning in the traditional setting is done through verbal or written communication. This product provides a monthly opportunity to expand learning into the physical world, under the total control of our child.\u00a0 It’s a great way to build confidence.<\/p>\n

Who Should Look Elsewhere?<\/h3>\n

I don’t think a child under 8 would be able to complete all of the projects that are offered by Doodle Crate.\u00a0 Check out our 2200+ word guide<\/a> for more options for children in that age group, or who have a burning passion in another area.<\/p>\n

Our Verdict: Doodle Crate is perfect for a child who really enjoys expressing their creativity with their hands.\u00a0 While a kid that loves of arts and crafts would definitely enjoy this gift, I think most children are happy building something out of nothing if given the opportunity.\u00a0 The projects from Doodle Crate are great opportunities for a child to showcase their creative work. <\/div><\/div>\n

What Is the Doodle Crate?<\/h3>\n

The Doodle Crate STEM subscription is mailed to you monthly.\u00a0 Inside you’ll find nearly everything you’ll need to construct that month’s creative creations.\u00a0 Our box came with clay.\u00a0 Unlike some other kits that require you to gather some of your own materials, this box provides everything so you can get started right away.<\/p>\n

The instruction sheet was well written.\u00a0 Instructions were clear – there were no missing steps or times where my 4th grader or high-schooler was at a loss what to do next.\u00a0 It comes in a nice, colorful format as well.<\/p>\n