Toy Contraptions
15 resultsYoung children can safely discover the magic of magnetism with the SMARTMAX "My First" collection. My First Animal Train features and extra-large train and animal parts that easily click onto SMARTMAX bars. Build & drive your own train, play with the animals and the Conductor or "mix & match" to create the craziest combinations! All parts are compatible with all other SMARTMAX sets..Includes Train, Conductor, Two Elephants and one Lion.25 Pieces.Oversized, safe parts.Sonically welded bars
Dowling Magnets® Electromagnet science kit is ideal for ages 10 - 14 and is used to teach the kids about the magnetic effects. Kit is ideal to build a doorbell and a telegraph system..Age group and grade: Ages 10 - 14 and grades 5th - 8th.Type: Magnetism.Helps in building a doorbell, telegraph system and even a catapult all using a true electromagnet.Includes disc, latch and neodymium magnets, compass, straws, wires, sandpaper, switch plates, wood screws, nails, light bulbs, battery holders, iron filings, pre-drilled wood blocks, LED, instruction book.Electromagnet science kit.Includes everything you need to build an electromagnet, electrical catapult, a doorbell, a telegraph and more!.Electromagnet science kit for grade 5th - 8th helps in building a doorbell, telegraph system and even a catapult all using a true electromagnet.
Explore new horizons with the GEOSMART Lunar Rover. This 30-piece magnetic construction set features 5 different geometric shapes and wheels...you can build your own Lunar Rover and watch it go!.Magnetic construction toy for imaginative play.Color: Assorted; Material: Plastic, Magnet.Package Dimensions: 2.76"H x 9.45"W x 13.39"D.Ages 5+.STEM-focused magnetic construction.A patented double-locking system for ultimate safety.Strong magnets and high-quality materials.Included wheels bring movement to constructions.Includes 30 colorful, geometric pieces.Geosmart offers unsurpassed safety and durability for endless creative play!
No glue, no connectors - just loads of constructive fun! The 50-Plank Set helps kids get things rolling with two balls and an instruction book detailing how to build a "Shooting Gallery," " Turbine," "Step Curve" and more. Fully compatible with our larger, 200-Plank KEVA Contraptions Set (Not Included). Includes 50 pine planks, idea book and 2 balls. Ages 7 & up..Building Set.Natural Wood Color.Pine Planks.For ages 7 Years +.Young thinkers can design unbelievable ball track structures via simple, stacking planks.
Create intricate, tunnels, towers, ramps and chutes with this interactive STEM tool! No glue, no connectors, just simple stacking and the laws of gravity. Each Contraptions construction set comes with 200 high-precision KEVA planks and two specially designed bouncy balls that are lightweight for maximum action! The detailed guide book shows you the steps needed to build numerous clever builds and is loaded with dozens of full-color photos, ideas and inventing tips. As you build, learn the principals of slope, velocity, force, momentum and balance. The "bounce" of the ball provides some of the most surprising moves—make it twist, bump, hop and stop. Projects vary in difficultly, making it suitable for a wide range of ages and abilities. Once you've mastered the suggested builds, use your imagination to create your own! KEVA Contraptions is an inspiration to future engineers, architects and designers and provides an amazing array of creative possibility. Learn the basics of physics and engineering. Strengthens analytical skills, resilience and creativity. Guide book is loaded with instructions, photos, ideas and tips. Includes 200 durable planks and two specially designed KEVA balls. Simple, high-quality materials for countless hours of fun . Age Recommendation: Ages 7 and up. WARNING: CHOKING HAZARD - This toy is a small ball. Not for children under 3 years..Building Set.Natural Wood Color.Pine Planks.For ages 7 Years +.Take hands-on learning to the next level with KEVA Contraptions!
With 220 tiles of various shapes and sizes, kids can build anything their mind imagines through innovative play. With a simple click, these magnetic learning tiles can bring to life 1000s of different creations and dreams. This amazing set features a wide variety of striking colors and shapes including triangles, squares, rectangles and more! Tiles can be crafted into large 3D buildings, castles, and various fun objects. Children will get to explore their imagination and fine-tune their motor skills. This award-winning set is certified by STEM.org as an educational tool to help develop STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) skills. Kids will get to work with shapes, pattern recognition, magnetic principles, and architectural building. The 220-piece kit from Tytan Tiles is made from environmentally friendly materials, is parent-tested, and has the highest level of CPSA child safety certifications..Magnetic tiles made for building 3D structures and objects.Ages 3+.Helps kids explore their imagination while fine-tuning their motor skills.220 piece kit with tiles in various shapes and colors.STEM.org Certified.With a simple click, these magnetic tiles can bring to life 1000s of different creations & dreams.The set features a wide variety of striking colors and shapes.Tiles can be crafted into large 3D buildings then easily taken apart.Helps kids work with shapes, pattern recognition, magnetic principles, and architectural building.Made from environmentally friendly materials & has the highest CPSA child safety certifications
With 100 tiles of various shapes and sizes, kids can build anything their mind imagines through innovative play. With a simple click, these magnetic learning tiles can bring to life 1000s of different creations and dreams. This amazing set features a wide variety of striking colors and shapes including triangles, squares, rectangles and more! Tiles can be crafted into large 3D buildings, castles, and various fun objects. Children will get to explore their imagination and fine-tune their motor skills. This award-winning set is certified by STEM.org as an educational tool to help develop STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) skills. Kids will get to work with shapes, pattern recognition, magnetic principles, and architectural building. The 100-piece kit from Tytan Tiles is made from environmentally friendly materials, is parent-tested, and has the highest level of CPSA child safety certifications..Magnetic tiles made for building 3D structures and objects.Ages 3+.Helps kids explore their imagination while fine-tuning their motor skills.100 piece kit with tiles in various shapes and colors.STEM.org Certified.With a simple click, these magnetic tiles can bring to life 1000s of different creations & dreams.The set features a wide variety of striking colors and shapes.Tiles can be crafted into large 3D buildings then easily taken apart.Helps kids work with shapes, pattern recognition, magnetic principles, and architectural building.Made from environmentally friendly materials & has the highest CPSA child safety certifications
The Geomag Confetti line is the best way to introduce the fascinating and fun world of Geomag's magic and surprises, dynamic creations, bright colors and incredible magnetic forces. Magnetic rods and non-magnetic steel spheres that come together to create a huge number of shapes. Geomag platforms allow for even more rigidity to structures, allowing to carry creations more easily. The spheres click into the platform and can remain there, becoming a base for endless construction possibilities. Pack includes 60 magnetic rods (lime green, blue, orange and red), 60 non-magnetic steel spheres, 4 square base panels, and 2 pentagon base panels..Magnetic construction system.Promotes learning through play.Promotes creative and imaginative play.Develops fine motor skills.Engages children to think about and work with invisible forces.A STEM product that can stimulate scientific learning
Clics is the great construction line from Belgium. Easy to use - just click the pieces together. Allows kids to make large constructions quickly. Creations are sturdy enough to play with when they are done, making Clics great for imaginative play as well as creative constructing. The CB852 is the largest bucket available from the newest generation of Clics construction sets. It includes 734 Clics + 116 accessories and a variety of construction plans. Great for home or educational institutions. Includes plenty of wheels and axles for multiple kids to play at the same time. Clics is great for developing fine motor skills, spatial reasoning, and imagination. One of the only construction toys that allows for building wearable creations..850 pieces and accessories.Comes with construction plans for 25 creations.Easy to build, wont fall apart while playing.Made in Belgium
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.
Build a fort, rocket, boat, tower, tunnel or bridge! Design your own scientific model, or create a unique contraption. The straws fit snuggly on the connectors, but are flexible so you can build arches and tubes. 400 pieces..Straws and connectors are used for building arts and crafts.Multicolor/Plastic.10.63" x 14.19" x 2.31".400 pieces.Enjoy endless hours of imaginative, creative building using Roylco® Straws and Connectors
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.
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+
Set of 17 pieces includes 3-piece pendulum, 6 cones, 2 launch balls, 1 windmill, 2 goal cups, set of decorative stickers, and set of challenge cards. Kid-powered pendulum launcher: no batteries, springs, or rubber bands! You control the force. Encourages trial and error approach to problem solving through game-like challenges. Early introduction to concepts such as force and momentum. Pendulum stands approx. 7¾” tall..Introduce kids to concepts of force and momentum with the STEM-centered challenges of this fun hands-on activity set.Kids launch balls towards goal cups with the help of a three-piece adjustable pendulum.Scalable challenges reward kids for devising their own solutions and tweaking their approaches through trial and error.Kid-powered pendulum boosts hand-eye coordination without the need for batteries, springs, or rubber bands.Perfect for ages 5 and up
Use the squares and triangles to build your own solar creation and watch it spin! The GEOSMART Start Set includes 15 strong, bright geometric pieces, with a spinner to bring life to you kids' creations. GEOSMART is the future of geomagnetic play. An ideal STEM magnetic construction set, GEOSMART enables fun learning at home and in the classroom. Featuring bright colors, strong magnetic pieces and a patented double-safety system, GEOSMART offers unsurpassed safety and durability for endless creative play! The GEOSMART Solar Spinner set includes: 6 squares, 8 triangles and 1 spinner..Building Toy/Manipulative.6.7 x 4.7 x 2.8 Inches.Assorted/ABS, Metal, Magnets,