Guidecraft BendiBeads - Natural - 12 pc. set

These construction toys use uniquely flexible strands that children three and up can twist, connect, stretch and shape by hand. That lets them make linear rows, flat geometric patterns and standing 3D builds. Because the strands bend, children can curve and loop them in ways rigid blocks cannot, opening up freeform designs and problem-solving.

The Natural set includes 12 flexible strands, each about one inch in diameter and eight inches long. It also comes with 10 double-sided cards showing example builds. Children can follow the cards to learn techniques, then invent their own shapes by combining and reshaping the strands into new structures.

Each strand is made from durable Poly+ material, chosen to withstand continued use through repeated bending, stretching and twisting. The strands hold up to both indoor and outdoor play, so children can build at a table, on the floor or outside. The natural colour keeps the focus on shape and construction.

BendiBeads are suggested for children three years and up. At this stage children have the coordination to manipulate the elastic strands, connecting and shaping them into their own designs. The hands-on nature of twisting and stretching also gives fine motor skills a workout while children experiment with linear, geometric and three-dimensional builds.

Yes. The Poly+ strands are built to withstand continued use during both indoor and outdoor play. That makes them suited to the classroom, playroom or backyard. Their flexibility means children can bend and stretch them into new shapes wherever they are, then pull the strands apart and start a fresh build.

They do. The set includes 10 double-sided cards filled with example builds, giving children and educators a starting point. The cards show how to twist and connect the strands into different structures, then children can move beyond the examples to create their own linear, geometric and 3D designs.