Learning Resources STEM Engineering & Design Kit

Brand : Learning Resources

Description

Encourage your child to come up with their own designs or they can follow the Challenge Cards, which include how to build different pieces of equipment on a playground (a twisty slide, a swing set, a seesaw, and more). Reproducible worksheets based on the engineering design process are included in the Guide. Slide measures 6"L. Includes 104 pieces including 10 double-sided Challenge cards, and activity guide with reproducibles. Ages 5+/Grade K+.

Details

Details: • This STEM playground comes with 1 green and 1 purple kid – both have boundless energy and can swing, slide, and run all day. • Challenge kids by following the design process of Ask, Imagine, Plan, Create and Improve! • 104 piece set features a swing seat, seesaw planks, tire, platform, 2 plastic kids, 10 challenge cards, activity guide with reproducible worksheets and plenty of connectors, poles, and other building pieces. • Ages 5+

Reviews

Rated 4 out of 5 by from Fun for the Whole Family This was even more fun than we had expected. It was very interactive to play with and brainstorm with the kiddos (ages 3-5) and it was nice to have some thought-provoking solutions on the back of each card. The playground problems (slide is too hot) are very real situations that they were able to easily imagine themselves solving and opened dialogue for when we were actually at the park re: what could be done here/there/if they were designing it. Very cool! Only reason for 4 stars vs. 5 is it would be great to have even more cards or the option to purchase a second or third set at a later date that works with the same core products and then could add a few things here and there to build out the set.
Date published: 2017-06-26
Rated 4 out of 5 by from My girls LOVED making a playground! My daughters ages 4 and 7 really enjoyed playing with the STEM playground. They really didn't know they were learning which is the greatest part. In their mind they were making a playground. I think it's best at these ages for a parent to be involved to help put pieces together and guide the children. This is also not necessary for an older child. We had fun working on this as a family.
Date published: 2017-06-14
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Limitless play We unpacked all the bits and laid the instruction cards out and my 3 and 6 year old did the rest! I thought they would need some help but between them they chose what to build with the very easy to follow picture instruction cards, my 3 year old followed the pictures and collected the pieces and gave them to my 6 year old to build. They had so much fun making the play equipment for their little people - although we had to add eye stickers to make them real. The best bit was all of the combinations you could make, there are lots of cards, some just for a slide, swing, roundabout etc, others for a combination of some or all. they spent ages building, rebuilding then just making up their own equipment combinations. We did add a little blue tac for the slide, although my 6 year old had no issues my 3 year old is a little more heavy handed. The other pieces slotted in together well and were stable enough. Limitless play due to the many ways it can be used.
Date published: 2021-02-14
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Creative Exploration [This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I received this product as part of an incentivized review program. I am an elementary art and STEM/STEAM teacher and am constantly looking for engaging toys that we can use in the classroom. The toy packaging was clear and eye pleasing. I liked the picture on the back that showed each of the pieces included in the box. Instructions were easy to understand and the activity booklet and cards offered good ideas and leading questions to follow. Activity cards are great for STEM/STEAM centered activities. The toy is a durable plastic made in bright colors. The pieces are easy to organize by color. The pieces fit easily together and do not require much force to assemble the structures. Both children and adults can enjoy the activity as they explore through building and solving problems. The toy gives children the opportunity to learn by exploring. They are able to do hands on problem solving for the activity cards which are included in the kit. Children learn through trial and error. They are able to use creativity in their designs and there is no one correct answer. These are key points in STEM/STEAM learning. I would you recommend this toy to a parents or teachers who want their children to learn while playing.
Date published: 2017-05-17
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Thought provoking and fun My son spent some thoughtful time with this activity. He requires some adult help but enjoyed it.
Date published: 2017-06-28
Rated 5 out of 5 by from playground creations Kids have fun making a playground and using their imagination
Date published: 2018-03-19
Rated 5 out of 5 by from good test good for my test
Date published: 2017-03-07
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