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STEM Explorers™ Machine Makers

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$18.87 $26.95 In stock

Category: Manipulatives

5 years & up. Inspired by real-world physics and engineering, this STEM Explorers Machine Makers 9 STEP challenges help kids learn the fundamental mechanical principles. Embark on the latest STEM Explorers learning adventure! With this engaging set, kids will design, build, and test dynamic machines using the included challenge guide. As kids test and tweak their STEP creations, kids will hone the critical thinking and problem solving skills that are essential to STEM success. Includes a 50 pieces with 10 activity cards packed with challenges, including gears, pulleys, and belt drives. This set introduces key STEM concepts and is fully compatible with all Gears! Gears! Gears! sets.

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Customer Reviews (4.3 / 5 · 3 reviews)

Violet ★★★★★

My 6-year-old was genuinely excited figuring out how the pulleys and levers work together in the 9 step challenges. It’s sturdy enough that he can adjust the pieces himself without them breaking.

Jacob C. ★★★★★

My kids (5 and 7) finished all 9 step challenges in one sitting and immediately asked to redo them. Watching them figure out the mechanical principles hands-on has been way more engaging than any screen time, and the pieces have held up to daily play.

Grace F. ★★★☆☆

My 8-year-old found the 9-step challenge guide clear enough to follow on their own. The pieces feel a bit flimsy when connecting, but the concepts of levers and pulleys are explained well through the builds.