Is this a builder’s fantasy…
An ambitious urban planning project…or a game?
Inside are all the things you need to create your own unique cityscape using strange and unusual pieces that replace traditional building blocks.
Construction can be a job for one person or a team!
But wait! Not satisfied with the result? Knock it down, start again, and build something even crazier!
Top 10 List of Things To Do In Tumble Zone
- Peek through the openings to see what is happening on the other side.
- Open the architect’s door. How many triangles can you find?
- Use the timer table to build as fast as you can!
- Use the crane tables to build as high as you can!
- Try to build on the wavy table. What can you make?
- Use the blocks to build anything you can imagine! What did you build?
- Move furniture from the truck to your new home sweet home.
- Find out how tall you are at the big ruler. How tall are you in blocks?
- Put on a hard hat. Take a photo!
- Plan your next design with the magnets at Big Plan.
Feature Shop Products
Shop at the Children’s Museum is a gift store devoted to keeping kids learning. Shop’s unique selection of innovative products for children is carefully chosen to complement the Children’s Museum’s permanent galleries, travelling exhibitions, and special events and programs. Here are some great Tumble Zone feature products available in Shop today!
Fresh Start Chunky Puzzle: Tools
Price: $10.99
Two screwdrivers, a hammer, and a saw are just some of the essential tools in this seven-piece collection. This sturdy wooden puzzle features colourful graphics with hidden pictures under each piece. Puzzle pieces are extra-thick and stand up for pretend play.
Recommended Ages: 2+
Manufacturer: Melissa & Doug
Construction Worker Role Play Set
Price: $30.99
Work zone ahead! Your little construction worker will be ready for the job with this machine-washable vest highlighted with reflective material, tool belt, hard hat, goggles, hammer, saw, and name tag for personalization.
Recommended Ages: 3 – 6
Manufacturer: Melissa & Doug
Jumbo Cardboard Blocks
Price: $27.99
These incredibly large blocks are sure to capture your little one’s attention. Lightweight, yet sturdy, they can stand up to the most vigorous level of play, and assemble in just minutes! Constructed of durable, high-grade cardboard, each brightly colored block can be stacked and positioned to create endless building combinations. 24 pieces.
Recommended Ages: 2+
Manufacturer: Melissa & Doug
My First Lacing Tools
Price: $9.99
Great for toddlers, lacing helps develop fine motor skills and spatial relationships. Set includes four tool shapes and laces.
Recommended Ages: 3+
Manufacturer: Alex
Four Twelve-Piece Wooden Jigsaw Puzzles in a Box: Construction Vehicles
Price: $12.99
Set includes four wooden, 12-piece construction vehicle jigsaw puzzles – a cement mixer, a bulldozer, a dump truck and an excavator – each stored in a separate compartment of a sturdy wooden box. The slide-on box lid doubles as a convenient puzzle board. Each puzzle piece is shape-coded on the back for easy sorting. Great for travel!
Recommended Ages: 3+
Manufacturer: Melissa & Doug
Dimensions: 2.5″ x 6″ x 8″ Packaged
Eco Trucks: Dump Truck or Front Loader Truck
Price: $19.99 each
These playful, chunky vehicles are irresistible to preschoolers, and parents love their eco-friendly, battery-free, kid-powered construction. The Front Loader does heavy sand and dirt pile lifting, and the Dump Truck gets the job done with a tilting cab, locking bed, and swing-out tailgate. Paint-free, these vehicles are made with recycled sprigwood, reclaimed sawdust, and recycled plastic.
Recommend Ages: 3+
Manufacturer: Sprig
Loader Dimensions: 5.5″(h) x 13.5”(w) x 6.2”(d)
Dump Truck Dimensions: 5.5″(h) x 10.8”(w) x 7.2”(d)