Educational Insights Design & Drill EI-4112 User manual

Ages
3 +
Grades
Pre-K+
EI-4112
™

With the Design & Drill Activity Center children design their own
learning fun! The sturdy board, big bolts, colorful activity cards, and
realistic tools encourage young learners to develop a variety of
important skills from color recognition and counting to fine-motor
skills and following directions.
Getting Started
1. Insert three AA batteries into the drill’s battery compartment
following the directions on the back cover of this guide.
2. Show the child the three different drill bits (flat tip, Phillips, and
socket) and encourage him or her to experiment with how each
one fits into or over the head of one of the bolts.
3. Help the child snap one of the bits into the drill.
4. Point out the three positions of the power switch—forward, off, and
reverse. Let the child experiment with the different positions.
5. Place one of the bolts into a hole in the activity board and have the
child use the forwardposition of the drill to screw it in.
6. Demonstrate to the child how to use the drill’s reverse position to
remove the bolt.
7. Let the child practice using the drill, bolts, and activity board—
changing the drill bit as he or she wishes.
8. For some kid-powered fun, show the child how to snap one of
the drill bits into the screwdriver. Encourage the child to use the
screwdriver and wrench to screw in and remove the bolts.
Using the Design & Drill
Activity Center
Flat tip bit Phillips bit Socket bit

Activity Cards
Before presenting the activity cards encourage the child to play
freely with the board, bolts, and different tools—screwing the bolts
in randomly, or creating simple patterns and pictures.
When you feel the child is ready to work with the
activity cards, choose one of the simple pattern
cards. Place it next to the activity board to develop
matching skills. Help the child to develop a
strategy for working with the card. For example,
on some cards it is helpful to begin at the top of
the card, or at the right-hand side, and work to
the opposite end of each row. Encourage the child to pay close
attention to the relative positions of the bolts by counting the number
of blank holes. You can help by asking questions such as,
“ What is
next to the yellow bolt?
”“ What is under the red bolt? ”“ What is above
the green bolt?
”“ How many blue bolts are there in that row? ”
Tip: Some children find it helpful to say the pictured pattern
aloud as they work, for example, “ Green, green, yellow. ”
As children gain more experience with making
the patterns on the cards, introduce the cards
with morecomplex designs and the picturecards.
You can also use the picture cards to encourage
language development by discussing the details
in each picture, or having a child tell you a story
about the design he or she is working on.
Make-Your-Own Cards
Reproduce the blank pattern card to create your
own patterns for children to follow. Children’s
coloring books are a good source of simple, fun
picture ideas. You can also give children copies
of the pattern card to plan their own patterns,
such as a favorite animal or toy. If you wish,
laminate the cards and add them to your collection of pattern cards
for other children to use.
©2003 Educational Insights, Inc. Card 18 butterfly
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BATTERY INSTALLATION and INSTRUCTIONS
1. Requires three AA batteries, not included.
2. Batteries must be inserted with the correct polarity.
3. Do not mix old and new batteries.
4. Non-rechargeable batteries are not to be recharged.
5. Do not use rechargeable batteries.
6. Do not mix different types of batteries: alkaline, standard (carbon zinc), or rechargeable batteries.
7. Only batteries of the same or equivalent type are to be used.
8. Remove exhausted batteries from the unit.
9. The supply terminals are not to be short-circuited.
10. To prevent corrosion and possible damage to the
product, it is recommended to remove the batteries
from the unit if it will not be used for more than
two weeks.
11. Cleaning instructions: Clean product with a damp or
dry cloth—do not immerse or spray any liquid or
water on product.
Warranty Information
Dear Customer,
Thank you for purchasing Design & Drill Activity Center. We’re certain that you and your
child will enjoy the learning fun offered by this product.
Educational Insights products are guaranteed to function for one year. Educational
Insights warrants each unit against factory defects in materials and workmanship for one
year from the date of purchase to the original purchaser only.
This warranty is invalid if the damage or defect is caused by accident, consumer abuse,
or unauthorized alteration or repair.
This warranty does not cover any claim concerning worn-out or defective batteries.
If your Design & Drill Activity Center fails to operate satisfactorily during the first year
after purchase, return it postage prepaid with your check or money order for $3.00 for
handling and inspection. Be sure to include the product, your name, address, proof of
purchase, and a brief description of the problem. Send this information to the factory
service center listed below.If the unit is found to be defective within the first year, it will
be repaired or replaced at no further cost to you.
Out of Warranty Service Policy
If your unit requires service after expiration of the one-year limited warranty period,
Educational Insights will service or replace it with a reconditioned unit (at our option)
upon receipt of the unit and your check or money order for $20.
Direct all returns to:
Educational Insights
Customer Service Dept.
2206 Oakland Parkway, Columbia, TN 38401-9901
TELL EDUCATIONAL INSIGHTS: We welcome your comments or questions about our products or service.
CALL: [phone] toll-free Monday–Friday 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. CST
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EMAIL: [email protected]
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©2003 Educational Insights, Inc., Rancho Dominguez, CA 90220 (USA). All rights reserved. Made in China.
Conforms to: ASTM F 963. Please retain this information.