Product Detail
Ages: 5+
This amazing mechanical engineering kit is designed for kids aged five and up. With it, kids can construct a series of cute, motor - powered robotic animals. A 32 - page, beautifully illustrated storybook is at the heart of the experience. It follows the Omegas, a family of makers and engineers from other Kids First early engineering kits, on their journey to a robotic pet shop. Here, they meet all kinds of charming robotic pets like an owl, french bulldog, sloth, panda, chameleon, cat, turtle, and rabbit. As kids read the story, they can build models of these eight robots and conduct experiments to discover how each one uses the battery - powered motor and mechanical parts to move distinctively. The large, cube - shaped plastic building pieces are easy for little hands to assemble. The Robot Pet Shop kit offers an exciting way to introduce basic engineering concepts to young kids. It helps parents, teachers, and caregivers lay the foundation for strong STEM - related skills and understanding from an early age. Building models and doing experiments also enhance fine motor skills, mechanical engineering abilities, visual - spatial skills, and reasoning and concept development skills.
Using this kit is easy. First, sit down with your child and open the 32 - page storybook. As you read through the adventures of the Omegas at the robotic pet shop, find the parts needed to build each of the eight robots like the owl, french bulldog, etc. The large plastic pieces are simple to put together, even for small hands. Just follow the story and build the robots step by step. When it comes to powering the robots, insert the batteries as indicated. Then watch as the battery - powered motor makes the robots move in different ways. You can experiment with the robots to see how changing the parts affects their movement. Now, for the important stuff. Keep the small parts away from children under 3 years as there is a choking hazard. After your child is done playing, store the parts in a safe place. To keep the kit in good condition, wipe the plastic pieces with a dry cloth. Don't expose the robots to water as it can damage the battery - powered motor and mechanical parts. Have fun building and exploring with this great kit!
