{"product_id":"house-of-marbles-traditional-wooden-cup-and-ball-toy-b00cat9rbw","title":"House of Marbles Wooden Cup and Ball Toy, FSC-Certified Wood","description":"\u003cp\u003eA wooden cup and ball toy asks one thing of a child: swing, catch, try again. House of Marbles makes this traditional version from FSC-certified wood with a smooth natural finish, a cord and a single ball. Kids who like a challenge, teachers covering colonial life and parents who want a screen-free stocking stuffer are the buyers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHouse of Marbles traditional cup and ball toy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade from FSC-certified wood with a natural finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne handle with cup, one attached ball and a cord\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBattery-free, no setup required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompact size for a gift bag or stocking\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy a simple toy keeps kids coming back\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou hold the handle, swing the ball upward and try to land it in the cup. Misses outnumber catches at first. Then timing clicks, and the child starts counting streaks. Every attempt works hand-eye coordination, concentration and controlled movement without feeling like practice, and every miss teaches a little patience. Older kids move on to flipping the ball over the top or catching it after a full swing around.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSturdy wooden construction gives a tactile alternative to plastic skill toys. The smooth natural finish feels good in the hand, and the FSC-certified wood comes from more responsibly sourced material.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it fits\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCup and ball toys have entertained generations, so this one slots into lessons on pioneer games and colonial childhood. Bring it out for quiet play, a classroom brain break, a family challenge or a car trip where nobody wants a tablet. Its small size means it slips into a gift bag or stocking. Give the player a clear space, since the ball swings on a cord, and keep spectators an arm's length back. Wipe the wood with a dry cloth when it picks up grime, and store it on a hook so the cord does not knot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSafety information\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eWARNING: CHOKING HAZARD -- Small parts. Not for children under 3 yrs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiscover more \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/toys-games-for-babies-kids\"\u003ewooden skill toys and classic games for kids\u003c\/a\u003e at Big Frenchies.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"DS-AMZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50654309941488,"sku":"AMZ-B00CAT9RBW","price":22.48,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0434\/7985\/9361\/files\/51pdOUOOHZL._AC_SL1500.jpg?v=1792809429","url":"https:\/\/www.bigfrenchies.com\/products\/house-of-marbles-traditional-wooden-cup-and-ball-toy-b00cat9rbw","provider":"BIG FRENCHIES","version":"1.0","type":"link"}