STEM Kits for Kids Ages 8-10-12-14, Stem Toys for Boys Age 8-12, Science Projects, Solar Car Building Kits, Activities Engineering Kit, Gifts for 8 9 10 11 12 Year Old Boys

The media could not be loaded. I purchased this STEM kit as part of a homeschool project for my 4th grader, and it was a big hit! We decided to build the solar-powered car, and it was a fantastic learning experience. The instructions were clear, and assembly was straightforward, though we did need a small hammer to fit some pieces together snugly.Once built, we had so much fun testing it under different conditions: sunny vs. cloudy weather, on an incline, and even with a little extra weight on it. It was fascinating to see how the car responded to each scenario, and it sparked great conversations about solar energy and mechanics.My daughter really enjoyed the hands-on process of building and experimenting. The kit is well-designed, sturdy, and perfect for engaging kids in STEM concepts in a fun and interactive way. Highly recommend for homeschoolers or anyone looking for a creative project!

My 8 year old and I had fun putting these together. He needed help wiggling some pieces in right. He was able to follow the directions and ask for help when he needed it. The wood hasn’t broken while we were putting it together but one part did when it was handled roughly.

I bought this kid for my 9 y/o nephew; I was a bit hesitant since it was cheap (black Friday offer: 12 bucks). When it came, the box was small and light. I opened it and everything seemed fine. I wrapped it and gifted and my nephew was thrilled; he got excited building them, and the solar panel car ran FAST! The least exciting is the airplane, but it is lovely if you have a desk or a nightstand table with a window nearby.

I mentor at my local school and while my 6th grade Mentee enjoys foosball and the indoor basketball arcade, I find it nice to mix things up a bit once in a while. He dug right into the solar plane and the battery powered fan. The moment we set the plane on a windowsill the propeller started turning. He used the fan to 'keep cool' while he beat me in foosball. He was able to assemble them by himself, for the most part. I just had to ramp down the enthusiasm so he wouldn't break anything. The pieces are small, and while not exactly delicate, one needs to be cautious in the assembly.

Few hours of entertainment for the kids. Pretty cool concept and ideas. Takes time for younger kids to do, but can be done. The quality is what one would expect for the price paid. Be sure to have plenty AA batteries available.

Great toy for the kids. They entertained for hours

My daughter loved putting these together. She doesn’t like reading directions or doing anything too technical so this was just her speed. She was able to do this activity by herself. The packets are small (and the wood is sort of cheap) but all the parts work, and it’s a great way to introduce circuitry and different power sources.

I bought 3 plastic kits and 3 wooden kits for my 9th grade science class of English Language learners who are from all parts of the world. I was a bit concerned about directions with their limited English, but the pictures were excellent! Every student was able to get their machine together with minimal help. The plastic kits were a bit more frustrating as they involved small screws. It took longer to get those machines together. Just for time, if I purchase these again for a class I will get the wooden ones. The wooden ones would be good for younger children as well. I was concerned about the solar panels, but they worked as soon as we got outside. The students loved putting these together!