{"product_id":"magnetic-fishing-game","title":"Montessori Magnetic Fishing Game — Hand-Eye Coordination, Ages 2–5","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrecision practice that doesn't feel like practice.\u003c\/strong\u003e Fifty-one small wooden fish and three magnetic rods — lining the magnet up over a fish and holding steady is genuinely difficult for a three-year-old, and the catch is a satisfying enough reward that they keep trying.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat it's actually training\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eHand-eye coordination and controlled movement — specifically the ability to move slowly and stop precisely, which is harder for small children than moving quickly. The magnet gives an unmistakable signal the moment they get it right, so nobody has to tell them.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThree rods means up to three children can play at once\u003c\/strong\u003e, which is the difference between a toy that occupies one child and a game that occupies a room. It also works perfectly well solo.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAge guidance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2 to 5.\u003c\/strong\u003e Two-year-olds fish for the sake of catching. Four and five year olds start sorting the catch, counting it and racing each other for it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eMaterials\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eSolid wood fish with the magnets set down into the wood and capped over, so nothing is glued on and no magnet is exposed. Wooden rods with cord. Contains small parts, so it suits children past putting things in their mouths.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow many pieces are there?\u003c\/strong\u003e Fifty-one fish and three rods.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it too easy for a five-year-old?\u003c\/strong\u003e Not if you add a rule — catch only one colour, or race the clock. The difficulty is in the game you build around it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it need batteries?\u003c\/strong\u003e No.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Little Cubs","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47895135453361,"sku":"CJYD210810009IR","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0528\/8476\/6897\/files\/fsh-01-hero.png?v=1788831013","url":"https:\/\/little-cubs.com\/products\/magnetic-fishing-game","provider":"Little Cubs","version":"1.0","type":"link"}