Product Detail
Dive into the world of mechanical engineering with this amazing kit and build a collection of cute, motorized robotic animals! Designed for kids aged 5 and up, it's a perfect start to learning basic engineering concepts. The 32 - page, beautifully illustrated storybook revolves around the Omegas, a family of makers and engineers also seen in other Kids First early engineering kits. When Remus, the family's robotic teddy bear, gets separated from his family, he begins an exciting safari adventure. Along the journey, he meets eight unique robotic animals from around the world: a polar bear, cat, narwhal, crab, fox, baby llama, unicorn, and sea otter. As kids follow the story, they can construct models of these robots and conduct experiments to see how each one moves differently using the battery - powered motor and mechanical parts. The large, cubic plastic building pieces are easy for little hands to assemble. This Robot Safari kit offers an engaging way to introduce simple engineering ideas to young children, helping parents, teachers, and caregivers establish a solid foundation for STEM - related skills and understanding at an early age. Building the models and doing experiments helps develop fine motor skills, mechanical engineering abilities, visual - spatial skills, and reasoning and concept development skills.
To use this kit, first, find a clean and flat space to work on. Open the box and take out the large, cubic plastic building pieces, the battery - powered motor, mechanical parts, and the 32 - page storybook. Start reading the story about Remus the robotic teddy bear's safari adventure. As you come across each of the eight robotic animals in the story, follow the instructions in the book to build the corresponding robot model. When it comes to using the battery - powered motor, make sure to insert the batteries correctly as shown in the guide. While building, handle the parts gently, especially the small mechanical ones. Keep the pieces away from small children who might put them in their mouths. After you're done building and experimenting with the robots, store the pieces in a safe place, like a plastic container, to keep them organized and prevent loss. You can also clean the plastic pieces with a soft, damp cloth if they get dirty.
