{"product_id":"giant-cable-machine","title":"Giant Cable Machine","description":"\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/_EmmL4eGdF0?si=nO74x4mSSvMcmTUT\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003eSend secret messages, transport baskets, and spark STEM adventures with the Giant Cable Machine – the ultimate hands-on play resource for little engineers. Equipped with a giant hook, crank handle and transparent windows to reveal the inner workings, this timber-crafted machine encourages teamwork, problem-solving and mechanical discovery through engaging play.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAre you ready to introduce your learners to more STEM exploration? The Giant Cable Machine is a unique and interactive wooden play resource designed to inspire big ideas and hands-on experimentation. With its oversized hook, cable, and crank handle, children can send or deliver goods to each other using baskets, buckets, toys or any container they like – all while learning key engineering and communication skills.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhether transporting a basket of flowers, a toy car, or a secret message, children will love the challenge of moving their chosen item from one end to another without it tipping or spilling. The wood-crafted rounded legs allow for angled setups, enabling open-ended play and creative problem-solving.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTransparent windows reveal the inner workings of the machine, where children can observe the belt-driven system powered by the wooden crank and cog. This introduces them to mechanical concepts such as tension, force, and movement in an engaging and age-appropriate way.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDesigned by an Early Childhood Teacher and crafted in Vietnam using sustainable pine, this robust machine is coated with waterproof non-toxic oil, making it perfect for both indoor and outdoor learning environments.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePair it with the Giant Cable STEM Add-On Set (sold separately) for even more opportunities to extend STEM thinking, fine motor development, and creative play.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKey Features\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCrank-operated cable system with large hook for transporting and dragging objects\u003cbr\u003eTransparent viewing windows showcase real internal mechanisms\u003cbr\u003eSupports teamwork, communication, and engineering problem-solving\u003cbr\u003eSustainably made from pine and finished with waterproof, non-toxic oil\u003cbr\u003eDesigned by an Early Childhood Teacher for open-ended STEM-rich play\u003cbr\u003eSpecifications\u003cbr\u003eMaterial: Sustainably sourced timber\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFinish: Non-toxic waterproof oil\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDimensions (assembled):\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLength: 200 cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHeight: 53 cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWidth of legs: 40 cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAge Recommendation: 3+ years (adult supervision recommended)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAssembly Required: Yes (tool required – screwdriver)","brand":"Explore Nook","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42550912483441,"sku":"002-MCN012","price":319.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0625\/4195\/5185\/files\/giant-cable-machine-002-mcn012.jpg?v=1761656363","url":"https:\/\/scholarschoice.ca\/products\/giant-cable-machine","provider":"Scholar's Choice","version":"1.0","type":"link"}