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The Learning Resources Beginner's Balance is a compact, easy-to-use educational tool designed for children aged 4 and up. Featuring a simple seesaw balance, 10 colorful bear counters, and an activity guide, it introduces foundational concepts of mass and measurement. With precise calibration via sliding compensator clips and no assembly required, it’s perfect for classrooms and home learning environments. Trusted since 1984, this award-winning product fosters early STEM skills and makes an ideal gift for curious young learners.
| ASIN | B0006PJ0LO |
| Best Sellers Rank | #148,182 in Toys & Games ( See Top 100 in Toys & Games ) #1,443 in Educational Science Kits |
| Brand Name | Learning Resources |
| Color | Multi-color |
| Customer Reviews | 4.3 out of 5 stars 158 Reviews |
| Educational Objective | Teach measurement and STEM skills |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00765023003925 |
| Indoor Outdoor Usage | Indoor |
| Is Assembly Required | No |
| Item Dimensions | 16 x 4.6 x 4.4 inches |
| Item Type Name | Beginner's Balance |
| Item Weight | 0.7 Pounds |
| Manufacturer | Learning Resources |
| Manufacturer Minimum Age (MONTHS) | 36.00 |
| Manufacturer Part Number | LER0740 |
| Material Type | Metal, Plastic |
| Model Number | LER0740 |
| Operation Mode | Manual |
| Power Source | Hand-powered |
| Set Name | Beginner's Balance with 10 Bear Counters |
| Size | Small |
| Supported Battery Types | No batteries required |
| Theme | Educational |
| UPC | 765023003925 |
| Unit Count | 1.0 Count |
B**C
great class room scale
This is great scale for teaching Algebra. It is sensitive enough to move for a small item like a paper clip.
T**Y
Meh! 😒
It’s not fun to play with for my kid.
R**E
Good buy
Fun interactive learning toy. My son loves it.
S**R
Works well!
Exactly what I was looking for. Easy to use and the kids love the bears, although we don't plan to use then for our actual lesson.
G**E
A basic concept primitively introduced
It's okay. Either the weights are off or the scale is fundamentally flawed. If you put two equal weights on each side, the scale will tip depending on where each one is place on the plates. The heavier weights are exponentially noticeable. It's actually quite perturbing to allow a young mind to learn so primitively, but I suppose the idea of this product is to simply introduce the concept of weight and balance. Because of that very basic introduction to a basic concept, I don't entirely hate the product.
S**G
Purpose defeated - Improper balancing.
Balance does not work properly. Had to return. Not well made. Faulty weight balance. Really disappointed for the price of the product.
R**1
Unbalanced balance
With nothing on it at all, this balance is not balanced. Obviously it is for kids but even with the sliders, I can't get it even close to even. The quality is mediocre made with cheap plastic but seems like it will hold together for what it is used for. Two stars. Would have been one but my son loves it and it does kind of balance when the bears are on it.
R**Y
Not a great design
I generally love Learning Resources products, but this balance was poorly designed. When the children place the bears on it the other bears slide off.
S**R
Great gift
My little toddler loves these little bears. Keeps her busy for hours
N**D
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M**S
So many ways to play!
I purched this and the set of weighing bears for my 2 year old who loves using my scales. He loves it! He weighs the bears and trys to get the scales to balance, lines up the bears, sorts them into colours and puts them into families. So many ways to play! He can now count to 20 perfectly after playing with these.
K**N
Great balancing scale for preschool/ toddlers
Product was exactly as pictured, easy to put together and use. My only con is it is a bit hard to take apart as I will travel this scale.
J**J
Good initial weighing product
Great resource to help with weighing for younger children. Good also to use to practise number bonds and more/less activities. Its great to have the counting bears included, which allow you to teach a wide range of activities. The balance scales are good quality and fit together easily. A lovely product to help children understand the initial concept of weight
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