Mechanical Learning Toys

Children will enjoy screen-free fun and machines that really move with the Gears! Gears! Gears! Fun Land Motorized Gears Set. Using the included instructions, kids can build their own versions of an amusement park with special parts: a handheld motor, carousel, Ferris wheel, bumper cars, roller coaster, play figures and enough colorful, spinning gears for hours of fun. Every Gears! Gears! Gears! set from Learning Resources encourages kids to discover their inner engineer and hone STEM skills such as critical thinking and trial and error. Each set also works with other Gears! sets and increases the playability of every piece..Kids can build the amusement park of their dreams with this colorful 120 -piece set.Includes a handheld motor that sets rides in motion–from the carousel and ferris wheel to the bumper cars and roller coaster- set also includes play figures and plenty of spinning gears.Motor requires 2 AA batteries, not included.Design and build your own structures.Develop STEM problem solving skills.Easy to assemble.Includes a handheld motor.Combine with any of our Gears! sets for even more fun.Ages 4+.120 piece set.Supports Sensory Motor Skills

Simple machines set lets students construct and examine simple machines to develop a deeper understanding of how they make work easier. Set includes enough pieces to build a lever, pulley, inclined plane, wheel and axle, and wedge at the same time. Included weights help children explore effort, force, load, motion and distance for a more expansive way to learn. Labeled pieces assemble easily and separate for convenient storage. Included activity guide helps encourage a fun learning experience. Set is designed for children ages 8 and up..Contains enough pieces to build a lever, pulley, inclined plane, wheel and axle, and wedge—all at the same time.Inspire future engineers, scientists, and inventors by exploring effort, force, load, motion, and distance with simple machines.Develop a deeper understanding of how machines work while flexing mental muscles needed for STEM careers.Includes 4 weights (two 5 g and two 10 g) and 8 rubber bands so students can modify machines to explore effort, force, load, motion and distance and activity guide with definitions of physical science terms.Borders are plastic-coated and fade-resistant; 36' long and 3" tall.First, attach the border strips to your bulletin board and then, snip the 4 decorative corners apart and attach them to each corner of your display for a finished look.Material: Plastic.63 pieces..Ages 8+.WARNING: CHOKING HAZARD, Small Parts - not for children < 3.These fun colorful borders come complete with 4 decorative corners to give displays a finishing touch

These robots really twist, turn, and move. Kids can design and build the STEM robots of their dreams with Learning Resources Gears! Gears! Gears! Robots in Motion. This 110-piece robotics building set inspired by the Gears! Gears! Gears! series includes all-new special components for designing and building robots, cars, and machines that move and transform. Kids can follow along with the included STEM Activity Guide, or use their imaginations to devise open-ended builds of their own. With 116 pieces, they can add rolling treads, spinning eyes, and more. Every time they build a new robo-creation, kids also boost their early engineering, critical thinking, and other essential STEM skills. All pieces included in Learning Resources Gears! Gears! Gears! Robots in Motion work with all other Gears! building sets, so the possibilities are as fun as they are limitless..Building set includes all-new special components for designing and building robots, cars, and machines that move and transform; for children ages 5 and up.Comes multicolored and made of plastic.Dimensions: 2.2"H x 11"W x 10.95"D.Warning: choking hazard due to small parts; not for children under three years

Keep it simple with real STEM learning! Discover amazing engineering wonders through scientific exploration with colorful, engaging tools and hands-on activities and experiments. Introduce and explore all 6 simple machines as you make amazing discoveries, design solutions for real-world problems, and conduct your own investigations. Includes a lever board, wedge, pulley with rope and hook, cart with 4 removable wheels, Archimedes screw, 4 barrel weights, and 10 double-sided Activity Cards to build early engineering and problem solving skills. Comprehensive Activity Guide with reproducible materials is also included. Largest piece (cart) measures 5"L x 3½"W..Simple Machines Activity Set.Assorted, mixed materials.Cart measure s 5”(L)x 3.5”(W).Ages 5+, Grades K+.Includes: lever board, wedge, pulley with rope and hook, cart with removable wheels, Archimedes screw, 4 barrel weights, 10 double-sided Activity Cards, and a comprehensive Activity Guide.Skill: critical thinking, cause and effect, problem solving.A great resources for integrating Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math (STEAM) into your classroom

Kids test their engineering and design skills with this open-ended building set themed around vehicles and machines. Special parts including wrecking ball, propeller, and treads open up numerous creative design possibilities.Kids test their engineering and design skills with this open-ended building set themed around vehicles and machines.Special parts including wrecking ball, propeller, and treads open up numerous creative design possibilities.Turning and spinning gears add a layer of action and interactivity to completed creations.Interchangeable parts work with all of Learning Resources’ other Gears! Gears! Gears! sets.Ages 5+

Gears! Gears! Gears!® Gizmos Building SetGet “little engineers” building! Hands-on construction sets with spinning gears build early STEM skills such as problem solving, critical thinking, and perseverance. Includes springs, spirals, and small, medium and large gears, bases for zany, whirly fun; and an Activity Guide. Grades 2+ | Ages 5+ LER 9171 82 Pieces.2+.14.5" x 10.9" x 4.2".Hands-on construction sets with spinning gears build early STEM skills such as problem solving, critical thinking, and perseverance.Includes springs, spirals, and small, medium and large gears, bases for zany, whirly fun.Activity guide.Supports Sensory Motor Skills

The Flash Furniture Bright Beginnings collection provides a vast assortment of early education classroom and activity furniture for educators, administrators, and schools, designed to be fit, fluid, and flow with the day's activities. Discover the contemporary commercial-grade Turning Gears STEAM wall activity board with turning gears that helps kids develop fine motor skills and learn about mechanical processes while having a great time. Installs onto STEAM wall systems with no tools required..Contemporary commercial-grade STEAM wall activity board with turning gears helps kids develop fine motor skills and learn about mechanical processes while having a great time.Offers visual and tactile sensory output and builds multiple cognitive and fine motor skills.Crafted of engineered birch plywood and comes in a natural wooden finish with brightly colored elements.Installs onto STEAM wall systems with no tools required.Features kid-friendly rounded corners.No assembly required.Great for freestyle floor play.Easy to clean: just wipe clean with a damp cloth, then dry.15-year manufacturer limited warranty

The learning adventure from Learning Resources STEM Explorers! As they explore this machine maker set's challenge guide, kids will design, construct, and test twisting, turning machines that demonstrate essential STEM principles. Set of 55 pieces includes gears, pulleys, and belt drives. Works with all Gears! Gears! Gears! sets..Machine maker set is a great learning adventure for young explorers.Recommended for kids ages five and up.Allows to design, construct, and test twisting, turning machines that demonstrate essential STEM principles.Package contents: 55 pieces of gears, pulleys, and belt drives

What kind of robots can you dream up? Kids build their own twisting, turning STEM creations with the mix-and-match pieces of the Learning Resources 1-2-3 Build It! Robot Factory. Sized just right for little hands, the build-it-yourself toy's chunky plastic pieces are ready to help kids design, build, and tinker with their own robot squad during open-ended play sessions. Build tall bots with squiggly green legs, add a few eyes to help your creation see, or snap on a propeller that really spins. 1-2-3 Build It! Robot Factory also comes with an Activity Guide featuring recommended builds, which helps kids learn essential STEM skills ranging from critical thinking and early engineering to following directions. The pieces in the 1-2-3 Build It! Robot Factory set work with all 1-2-3 Build It! building sets, so kids can make their creations even crazier..Build-it-yourself toy's pieces are ready to help kids design, build, and tinker with their own robot squad during open-ended play sessions; for kids from 2 to 6 years old.Made of plastic and comes multicolored.Dimensions: 10"H x 7.15"W x 1.15"D.Contains 18 different pieces for endless robot builds.Comes with an Activity Guide featuring recommended builds, which helps kids learn essential STEM skills ranging from critical thinking and early engineering to following directions

The Gears! Gears! Gears! Movin' Monkeys set from Learning Resources pairs fun monkey figures with all of the interactive Gears! parts needed to build them a moving jungle playground. Using over 100 pieces, kids build their own fun playset, snapping Gears! pieces into place according to the included instructions. After they've built it, kids can turn this Gears! Gears! Gears! set's handle, which sends the gears spinning and the monkeys bouncing and twisting through the colorful trees. In the middle of all this monkeying around, kids also learn valuable concepts that are essential to STEM learning, including cause and effect and engineering fundamentals. Chunky spinning gears snap easily into place and help kids develop fine motor skills. Included monkey figures spin, twist, and hang from vines and branches. The parts in this Gears! Gears! Gears! Movin' Monkeys set are interchangeable with all of Learning Resources' Gears! sets, which helps extend the playtime life of every set..This open-ended construction set encourages imaginative play while demonstrating how gears work.Color: Multicolored; Material: Plastic.Package Dimensions: 4.1"H x 10.9"W x 14.5"D.Ages 4+.Kids develop their own gears jungle or use the easy to follow instructions.There is nothing like monkeying around to get creativity flowing.In this jungle themed set, monkeys fly through the palm trees by their tails, then spin, twist and turn.Small parts, not for children under 3 years.Colorful set features plastic gears, crank, connectors and base plates for endless building possibilities.Includes 136 pieces.Kids develop their own gears jungle or use the easy-to-follow instructions.

Explore the physics fun found in these moving machines. Kids can build their own catapult, trebuchet, and windmill, then make 'em move when they explore STEM Explorers Motioneering from Learning Resources. This STEM building set comes with all the pieces kids need to build, test, and tweak their moving STEM creations. As they build, they'll learn about kindergarten STEM skills: from engineering and design to force, motion, and more. Kids will also use their newfound critical thinking skills to tweak their machines and solve the set's tricky STEM challenges. After they master the set's progressive STEM challenges, kids can even build their own. STEM Explorers Motioneering includes 56 building pieces and an activity guide with eight STEM challenges. This fun learning tool is ready for homeschool or kindergarten classroom use..Kids ages five and up can build their own catapult, trebuchet, and windmill, then make them move when they explore this moving machine set.Comes multicolored.Dimensions: 10"H x 9"W x 4.5"D.Build, test, and tweak your own STEM machines.Learn critical thinking, engineering, and other kindergarten STEM essentials.Features three machine designs for building catapult, trebuchet, or windmill.Ready for homeschool or kindergarten classroom use.Set contains 56 building pieces and an activity guide with eight STEM challenges.Warning: choking hazard (small parts); not for children under three years

The mechanical coding wheel is the heart of the Mech-5 Mechanical Coding Robot. It steers its coded courses and programmed tasks. Coding is executed effortlessly by snapping the coding buttons onto the coding wheel, directing your robot to perform its basic functions – move forward, backward, right or left, spin or pause. Thanks to this simple to follow approach, coding and performing more challenging tasks like throwing, lifting, kicking or drawing, become achievable as the user’s coding skills increase. This mission-based, entry level STEM coding robot is designed to inspire users to learn about mechanical engineering principles and coding basics. It encourages children to think while also developing their problem-solving and troubleshooting skills when faced with different tasks and difficulties..Coding- These build-it-yourself robots teach children the fundamentals of robotics and coding, while incorporating problem-solving and creativity..Green-Energy- With alternative energy playing such a pivotal role, there is no better time than now to start children on the path to learning basic concepts behind these technologies..Mechanical-Robotic Kits- In the classroom or at home, Mechanical-Robotic Kits have a big impact on STEM education..STEM

Set of 15 pieces includes 2-piece paddlewheel launcher, 2 launch balls, 5 X blocks, 1 ramp, 1 goal cup, 2-piece hoop target, set of decorative stickers, and set of 5 challenge cards. Early introduction to concepts such as speed, angles, and distances. Totally kid-powered launcher: no batteries, springs, or rubber bands! Encourages trial and error approach to problem solving through game-like challenges. Hoop target, when constructed, stands approx. 12” tall..STEM-focused activity set challenges kids to build, test, and tweak their approaches to solving physics-based challenges.Learn concepts of speed, angles, and distance during hands-on attempts at mastering included challenges.Included activity booklet features challenges that scale and grow with your kids’ own growing skill set.Send balls flying through hoops and toward targets with kid-powered paddlewheel—no batteries, springs or rubber bands required.Ages 5+

Budding engineers become robot designers and customize their own robots using interchangeable pieces and real working tools. This Educational Insights Design & Drill Robot Workshop designer set includes a kid-friendly drill, handheld screwdriver, 32 colorful bolts, 26 interchangeable pieces, four accessories, seven gears, and a sticker sheet..Budding engineers become robot designers and customize their own robots using interchangeable pieces and real working tools included in this designer set.Recommended for children ages three and up.Helps build early engineering, fine motor skills, and imaginative play.Includes: kid-friendly drill, handheld screwdriver, 32 colorful bolts, 26 interchangeable pieces, four accessories, seven gears, and sticker sheet.Requires two AAA batteries (not included)

Build your own catapult, trebuchet, and windmill, then make ’em move! Learn early STEM skills from engineering and design to force, motion, and more physics fun, then tweak your machines to solve the tricky STEM challenges!.BUILD, test, and tweak your own STEM machines!.LEARN critical thinking, engineering and other kindergarten STEM essentials!.3 MACHINE DESIGNS—build a catapult, trebuchet, and windmill!.8 STEM CHALLENGES included!.GIVE THE GIFT OF LEARNING: Whether you’re shopping for holidays, birthdays, or just because, toys from Learning Resources help you discover new learning fun every time you give a gift! Ideal gift for Halloween, Christmas, Stocking Stuffers, Easter or even for Homeschool.

The Educational Insights Design & Drill gears workshop is great for hours of unplugged play time. Preschoolers use a kid-friendly power drill to create supercool spinning chain reactions..This set allows children to create spinning chain reactions using a kid-friendly power drill.Recommended for ages three and up.Helps build fine motor and critical thinking skills.Box contains: activity board with handle, drill, screwdriver, nine gears in various sizes, and 32 colorful bolts.Drill requires two AA batteries (not included).Supports STEM learning.Includes 10 easy-to-follow double-sided pattern cards.Warning; chocking hazard due to small parts; not recommended for children under three.Safety Data Sheet

Teach children early engineering skills with this mix-and-match toy that can be built into 3 different vehicles. Creates a car, airplane, and tugboat (one at a time)..Ages: 2+.11.5" x 10.1" x 4.2".Teach children early engineering skills with this mix-and-match toy that can be built into 3 different vehicles

Little engineers can create their own rovers, choppers, or crazy rolling contraption with the Gears! Gears! Gears! Rover Gears building kit. Open-ended building allows for almost endless creations. Kids snap the gear pieces together and send their rover rolling. It’s an engaging way to help kids build STEM skills, motor skills, and practice their critical thinking. Works with all Gears! sets..43-Piece set activity guide.Built car measures 8.5”L x 7”H.Age: 4+.Grade: PreK +.Skill Development: Creativity, Fine motor skills, Early engineering, Cause and effect, Eye-hand coordination, Problem solving, Sequential thought.

Welcome to the world of Design & Drill Bolt Buddies, where your little one learns the basics of simple construction and engineering while building fine motor skills with tools designed to be just right for tiny hands. This Educational Insights set includes a kid-friendly power drill, helicopter body with drill-activated winch, five bolts, Bolt Buddy pilot, and rescue falcon pal figurine..This set helps build fine motor skills, inspires imagination and creativity, designed for children ages three to seven.Comes in orange with yellow and blue accents, made of plastic.Set includes a kid-friendly power drill, helicopter body with drill-activated winch, five bolts, Bolt Buddy pilot, and rescue falcon pal figurine.Supports STEM learning.Great for hours of unplugged playtime.Drill requires three AAA batteries.Choking hazard: contains small parts; not for children under three years old

Kids can build a bulldozer all by themselves with the Educational Insights Design & Drill Bolt Buddies bulldozer! Use the handheld screwdriver and bolts to construct the bulldozer, then unfold the box to create a pretend play construction site..Build a bulldozer all by yourself by using the handheld screwdriver and bolts.Recommended for ages three and up.Helps build fine motor skills and inspire imagination and creativity.Includes: bulldozer with movable scoop bucket, mini screwdriver, nine bolts, construction worker Bolt Buddy, animal pal, and two safety cones.Supports early STEM learning.Great for hours of unplugged playtime.Warning: choking hazard; due to small parts, not recommended for children under three

Set of 15 pieces includes 2-piece catapult, 2-piece target hoop, 2 launch balls, 2-piece target funnel, 1 goal cup, set of decorative stickers, and set of 5 challenge cards. Kid-powered catapult: no batteries, springs, or rubber bands! Encourages trial and error approach to problem solving through game-like challenges. Early introduction to concepts such as angles, trajectories, and distances. Hoop target, when constructed, stands approx. 12” tall..STEM-themed activity set teaches kids concepts of angles, trajectories, and other physics fundamentals during fun build-it-yourself challenges.Kids send balls flying through the air and toward targets with the help of the included catapult.Challenges with multiple difficulty levels help kids develop critical thinking and engineering skills through trial and error.Kid-powered catapult requires no batteries, springs, or rubber bands.For ages 5+

Introduce cause and effect learning while developing fine motor skills. Attach gears and underwater character pieces on the board, and then turn the handle to watch them spin into action. Mix and match the pieces for a different design every time..Ocean Wonders Build & Spin hands-on construction.Ages 2 +, Toddlers+.Assorted, Plastic.Board measures 11(L )x 9(H) gears measure 3.5" in diameter.A new spin on learning for the youngest engineers!.Includes: board, 8 large gears, 7 sea creatures, and 1 chunky handle.Big, chunky play pieces fit easily onto large gears, providing endless mix-and-match play.Encourages creativity and allows children to explore cause and effect.Skill: Cause and effect, fine motor skills.Supports Sensory Motor Skills

Fin-ally, a land-friendly shark! Build and bolt your shark and roll into imaginative play with the roller wheels on the shark's belly. Building and construction toys help develop fine motor skills and promote STEM skills like early engineering and critical thinking skills for kids ages 3+. Includes eight colorful bolts, snap-on parts, and kid-friendly screwdriver with Phillips bit.At Educational Insights we've been helping kids learn through play for the last 60 years. We take pride in working with experts in distinct fields—from scientists to teachers to artists—to ensure that our products are always the very best they can be. Our award-winning, best-selling toys and games—Hot Dots®, Design & Drill®, Playfoam®, GeoSafari®, Kanoodle®, BrainBolt®, and more—spark new interests, unleashing limitless possibilities and passions..IMAGINATIVE PLAY: Use the tools to build the shark, then get creative with imaginative play! The roller wheels on the shark's belly encourage pretend play, indoors or outdoors.STEM LEARNING: Building and construction toys help develop fine motor skills and promote early engineering and critical thinking skills.FINE MOTOR TOY INCLUDES: Eight colorful bolts, snap-on parts, kid-friendly screwdriver, Phillips bit and wheels on the shark's belly. Ages 3+

Soar into fine motor fun with this Educational Insights educational set! Kids use a real, working kid-safe drill to build their very own plane and their fine motor skills! Psst…They're learning! Includes drill, plane with five snap-on parts and spinning propeller, seven decorative bolts, Pilot Bolt Buddy, and Goose Pal. Great for hours of unplugged play time..Little kids can build their very own plane with a real, working kid-safe drill.Recommended for kids ages three to seven.Develops fine motor skills and helps encourage imagination and creativity.Includes: drill, plane with five snap-on parts and spinning propeller, seven decorative bolts, Pilot Bolt Buddy, and Goose Pal.Drill requires three AAA batteries (not included).Supports STEM learning.Great for hours of unplugged playtime.Warning: choking hazard; due to small parts, not recommended for children under three