Thames & Kosmos Kids First Intro to Gears

Product Description:

Gears make things move! Join Ty and Karlie -- the young engineers featured in the other Kids First early engineering kits -- to build four awesome geared machines and learn all about how gears work. This introductory mechanical engineering kit for kids ages three and up features 61 durable, reusable, easy-to-handle pieces, ensuring long-lasting fun and exploration.

Intro to Gears is a fun and engaging way to explore the many amazing things gears can do. With many big and small gears, kids can learn about gear ratios, gear trains, transmissions, power, and torque. The full-color, step-by-step manual explains to parents and adult supervisors how to build the models and how information can be presented to kids.

By sharing simple engineering concepts with children, parents, teachers, and caregivers can lay the groundwork for strong STEM-related skills and comprehension at an early age. Model building helps develop fine motor skills, mechanical engineering skills, visual-spatial skills, and reasoning and concept development skills. The modular building pieces in this kit are compatible with other Thames & Kosmos Kids First early engineering kits so kids can use their imaginations to create and build whatever they dream up.

Introductory mechanical engineering kit for ages three and up
Build four awesome geared machines
Large, durable plastic parts are perfect for small hands and safe to use
Building pieces and are compatible with components from other Kids First early engineering kits
Full-color, eight-page manual includes clear and detailed step-by-step assembly instructions
Unique and engaging way to introduce simple engineering concepts to young children
Develops fine motor skills, mechanical engineering skills, visual-spatial skills, and reasoning and concept development skills
Endless possibilities for open-ended creative play
WARNING: CHOKING HAZARD -- Small parts. Not for children under 3 yrs.

Product Information:

Ages: 3+
Experiments: 4
Piece Count: 61
Manual Pages: 8 (also available for download on thamesandkosmos.com)
Product Dimensions: 14.6 x 11.5 x 2.7 in.
Product Weight: 2.6 lbs
Manual Dimensions: 5.5 x 8.25 in.
Batteries Required: N/A
Country of Origin: Taiwan
Year Released: 2022

Awards:

2022 PureWow Happy Kid Awards (Best Battery-Free STEM Toy)
2022 Purdue University's Engineering Gift Guide

NGSS Correlations:

2-PS1-3 Matters & Interaction
KS-ETS1-1 Engineering Design
KS-ETS1-2 Engineering Design
3-5-ETS1-1 Engineering Design
3-5-ETS1-2 Engineering Design
K-PS2-1 Motion and Stability: Forces and Interaction
K-PS2-2 Motion and Stability: Forces and Interaction
3-PS2-2 Motion and Stability: Forces and Interaction