Engineering

3 years & up. Natural and unscripted play patterns emerge when Branch Blocks are provided for building and dramatic play inspiration. The intact textured bark on each building piece adds sensory exploration mirroring the organic benefits of outdoor play. Use Branch Blocks to practice stacking, sorting and STEM activities. Includes 36 wood pieces.

This 17-piece Wooden Block Balance set provides a hands-on STEM experience featuring cubes, rectangles and notched squares to creatively stack on the curved balance board. Explore and experiment by arranging the blocks on each side of the board to evenly distribute weight to achieve a balanced result. Children will develop STEM-based skills such as spatial sense, estimation, reasoning, probability, and the concepts of none, more, less, most, smaller, smallest, bigger, biggest. Included: Balance… More »

3 years & up. This 90-piece set includes a variety of items to create working waterways. Children can experiment with the effects that construction, gravity, and distance have on water pressure and flow as they create endless waterway configurations. Materials are transparent to allow for easy viewing of water flow. The Build a Waterway STEM Kit builds on children's natural curiosity by providing the materials and freedom to explore. The funnels, measuring pitchers, connector tubes, blockers,… More »

18 months & up. These chunky, translucent, interlocking builders are perfect for the light table, construction, and fine motor play. The 72 brightly colored pieces are perfect for toddlers to build a variety of creations without feeling overwhelmed. This set universally connects with other builders. Smallest block size is 1.25".

3 years & up. Over 300 pieces contribute to this kit's endless building possibilities. An assortment of activity card(s) illustrate possible animal and pattern configurations and encourage children to design their own creations. The Build an Animal STEM Kit builds on children's natural curiosity by providing the materials and freedom to explore. The Animal Building Cards give children a start by building a giraffe, lion, elephant, chicken, frog and bird. Children should then be encouraged to… More »

4 years & up. The hunt is on! Customize your maze, then program the mouse to find the cheese. The inventive possibilities are endless. It's the perfect introduction to the concepts of coding, early engineering, step programming, and critical thinking. This deluxe science set includes 16 pieces to create a 20" x 20" maze board, 25 wall tiles to create paths that are straightforward, winding, and everything between, and sequence cards to plot your way to the cheese while tracking every… More »

3 years & up. Prepare for some marble speed racing with this Do-It-Yourself block set! This Marble Run Race Track is made of wood and includes everything you need to create a one-of-a-kind marble track! Track includes a jump, bell-bucket, spiral funnel and a sliding track for your 20 marbles to get through. Build the towers and tracks, then send your marbles rolling down through all the trick, twists and surprises! Includes 81 pcs.

3 years & up. This set includes assorted sizes of wood pieces, sanded smooth for building, sorting, sanding, painting, and creating beautiful works of art. Unfinished wooden pieces can easily be used to create your next DIY project with the kids. Smooth surfaces make the pieces easy to decorate and paint. Please note, the assortment of wood pieces is subject to availability at the time of order, and all contents will vary by package. Includes 5 lbs.

3 years & up. This "waddle" of penguins will delight and inspire children into pre-coding fun! The Pre-coding Penguin Stones promote directional and positional language, matching practice, problem solving, pattern making, logical thinking, and sequencing skills. These durable stones are specifically designed to embed pre-coding skills through an appealing, tactile resource. Set features four of each directional arrow and two without arrows. The Pre-coding Penguin Activity Cards feature… More »

3 years & up. Bring the beauty of colors found in natural rock formations to children. These wooden rocks can be stacked to build unique landscapes and help children develop an understanding of the fundamentals of balance. Improve concentration and coordination in users as they practice stacking the blocks to make more unconventional shapes. Set includes 6 uniquely designed stacking rocks.

This model is composed of an adjustable wedge. It is made from sturdy wooden construction and is ideal for classroom use. The model demonstrates how a wedge can increase mechanical advantage. Includes an instruction manual. Made of particle board and wooden components. Measures 13.625"W x 3.625"D with an adjustable height.

This model is composed of a base and elevated board holding a screw. It is made from sturdy wooden construction and is ideal for classroom use. The model will show students how additional leverage can be useful. Includes an instruction manual. Made of particle board and wooden components. Measures 7.5"W x 4"H x 4"D.

This model is an inclined plane with a pulley, small cart, string, and grooves for wheels. It is made from sturdy wooden construction and is ideal for classroom use. Students will be able to study several different simple machine concepts with this set. Includes an instruction manual. Made of particle board and wooden components. Measures 16.5"W x 3.25"D with an adjustable height.

4 years & up. This cool board game teaches the basics of programming to preschoolers! Learning to play the game is easy and minutes to play. Children learn programming, from coding to functions through fun play. Once the turtle reaches a jewel, that player is the winner! Up to 4 players can participate. A great STEM toy, play encourages the development of planning and sequential reasoning skills. Measures 10.5" L x 2" W x 10.5" H.

4 years & up. This Science Experiment Tool Box features everything needed for young scientists and inventors to conduct six exciting experiments. Each experiment creates a device that teaches various scientific principles including momentum, potential energy, and the conservation of energy. Unleash creativity by using the different to conduct new experiments and invent new devices. Ideal for promoting STEAM concepts and experiences. Tool Box measures 11.8" x 10.5" x 3.4".

This model is composed of a base with an adjustable fulcrum. It is made from sturdy wooden construction and is ideal for classroom use. The model shows how a simple lever works. Includes an instruction manual. Made of particle board and wooden components. Measures 8.625"W x 5.25H x 2.25"D.

This model is composed of a base with a wheel and axle that forms a crane. It is made from sturdy wooden construction and is ideal for classroom use. The model shows how wheels and axles work to lift items from the ground. Includes an instruction manual. Made of particle board and wooden components. Measures 9.5"W x 4.5"H x 3.375"D.

This model is composed of a rigid body and swinging pendulum. It is made from sturdy wooden construction and is ideal for classroom use. The pendulum is adjustable allowing students different variables from which to study motion. Includes an instruction manual. Made of wooden components. Measures 6.5"W x 15.5"H x 3.5"D.

3 years & up. Start your little engineer off right with this build a farm tractor kit! Once done, your child will be able to watch the tractor move forward and backward with the flicking of the power switch. Children will be able to learn hand-eye coordination through play and use. Children will learn about the science of forces and motion, strength and stability, and simple mechanisms. Electric Screwdriver actually screws in tractor pieces, fostering joy in project completion. Encourage STEM… More »