Melissa & Doug Magnetic Human Body Anatomy Play Set with 24 Magnetic Pieces and Storage Tray

The Melissa & Doug Magnetic Human Body Anatomy Play Set is a fantastic educational tool that combines fun with learning. Designed for children aged 3 to 7, it offers a hands-on approach to understanding the human body.Pros:• Educational Value: With 24 magnetic pieces, children can explore various body systems, including skeletal, muscular, circulatory, and internal organs. This interactive method enhances their understanding and retention of human anatomy concepts.• Anatomically Correct: The set includes anatomically accurate representations for both boys and girls, providing a comprehensive learning experience.• Durable and Well-Made: As expected from Melissa & Doug, the play set is sturdy and built to last, ensuring it can withstand enthusiastic play sessions.• Interactive Play: The magnetic pieces are easy to handle and place, promoting fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination.Cons:• Magnet Strength: Some users have noted that the magnets could be stronger, as pieces may shift if the board is moved abruptly.• Storage: While the set comes with a storage tray, a lid would be beneficial to keep pieces secure when not in use.Conclusion:This play set is an excellent addition to any child’s educational toys. It makes learning about the human body engaging and accessible. Despite minor issues with magnet strength and storage, its educational benefits and quality craftsmanship make it a worthwhile purchase.

I wish there was some kind of lid on this nice wooden box. I'd be happy with a see-thrust plastic paper kind or even just a cardboard lid. Just something that fits the top of the box to keep all the pieces together. The doll with their varying sets of skeleton(bones), muscles, circulatory(blood system) with the heart, & major body organs including the body's largest organ (the skin) as a whole separate set of pieces (1set for male & 1 for a female child.) It is really pretty thorough in it's labeling, diagrams and explanation of anatomy for a beginner. As you expect with Melissa & Doug, this is a very sturdy, durable, hands on learning "toy" that can be utilized by children right on through high school. You know how we learn something when we're young & a few years later can't remember just what that was unless you use it frequently? This set is something a child can enjoy when they are 4-6 years but use again to refresh their mind when they're 8-12 years and possibly again between 14-18 years when you learn more about the human body. It would be ideal as a birthday party gift for almost any age.

I homeschool my kiddos and this was the perfect addition for our anatomy unit. My eldest is using a squishy guts model and we got this Melissa and Doug magnetic “toy” for our four year old whom we are starting preschool for. The lesson was a hit! This is a toy that we will revisit numerous times to cover all the different systems. I picked it because it’s anatomically correct and wanted an age appropriate way to discuss the male and female parts. Like others have mentioned, this needs a lid!!!! Seriously! I’m considering getting a letter tray so that we can sit this horizontally to avoid losing parts while still maximizing space. That way, we can use the other letter tray slots to hold other similar non-lided wooden toys and puzzles. I also wonder if Melissa and Doug’s wire puzzle rack holder would work for this. I may look into getting oneIf this review was helpful, please leave a thumbs up 👍🏼Update on June 1, 2021: The largest Melissa And Doug wire rack designed for chunky puzzles will NOT accommodate this anatomy set. It can only accommodate puzzles up to 3/4” in thickness. The anatomy puzzle is about 1-1/8” thick. I measured. I still haven’t figured out an ideal storage solution. They should REALLY come with lids 😑 It’s been a few years since this purchase and we’ve managed to keep up with all the pieces, even after a cross country move. But we’ve had some close calls. My then 4 year old is now almost 6 and she still uses this. I have a 2 year old now and a 2 month old. So it will continue to get lots of use. Therefore, I’m still contemplating the best way to store this when it’s put away. I can somewhat squeeze it into a Tall clear shoebox container from The Container Store (the ~$5 one) but only if I really push it in. I never got a letter tray to store it on because it doesn’t address my need for a lid. So for now, the shoe box from The Container Store will have to do. And when it’s in use, it just sits on a bookshelf (Montessori style).

My 5 year old is so interested in the human body, especially the skeleton, but I was having a hard time finding resources that showed genitalia in a way that I felt was age appropriate (most other resources dont even mention it). This has been PERFECT for that. She loves doing the puzzle and we love that it goes layer by layer through body. I also didn't realize it was magnetic and can stand up so that was a pleasant surprise.My only reason for not giving it a 5 star review is the packaging. It's a wooden tray which I love BUT it could really benefit from having a lid. Besides that one point this toy is so much fun. Perfect for a fun way to approach anatomy lessons with little ones for any kiddo who is interested in the human body

My kiddos were always asking about parts of the body, so this was a fun thing for my kiddos to start learning about the human body. It’s easy to use, fun for my kids and they love seeing the different colors, they are most interested in the veins. Easy to store in a drawer, it’s worth the price!

My grandson could not get enough of this game. It’s so awesome to him for him to be able to name the different parts of the anatomy. My daughter was happy, she likes me to give him educational games. Will definitely buy again.

Absolutely obsessed! Very picky kid loves putting the pieces on and as he does I use short description and he immediately picked up on the word shoes. It makes learning fun for him.