I received product from Learning Resources to facilitate this post. All opinions are my own.
I’m one of those parents who wants to encourage our children to do and be anything they want. With that, however, I also don’t want to push them to be something they don’t want to be just to make me happy. As our children are growing, I’m seeing there’s a balance. So I LOVE to introduce our kids to a variety of learning opportunities as well as career options. Since we home school, I do this through field trips, their curriculum, daily conversations, and even toys. And time and time again, I find Learning Resources to be a great resource of learning toys and games.
Engineering Girls & Boys
According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics. Reports say that women represent 50.6% of the US population yet make up only 11.7% of all the engineers! So incorporating STEM Toys in every day learning and play, especially for girls, is a great idea! And in February, there’s even a National Engineers Week to help spread the love of engineering to boys and girls.
City Engineering & Design Building Set
The City Engineering & Design Building Set is a one of a kind, city building set. Geared for young engineers ages 5 and up, kids can utilize the 89 easy to assemble pieces to create amazing skyscrapers, cranes, bridges and more.
Plus, there are included Activity Cards that show kids how to build various things and give plenty of inspiration. This set offers a unique way to challenge logic, problem solving, and engineering skills and kids can’t get enough. Engaging, colorful, and fun, the City Engineering & Design Building Set is a great choice.
Skill Building Learning Includes:
*Problem Solving
*Following Directions
*Fine Motor Skills
*Eye-Hand Coordination
*Sequential Thought
*Critical Thinking
*Spatial Relationships
*Creativity
*Early Engineering
Botley the Coding Robot Activity Set
It’s time to introduce kids to Botley The Coding Robot! Perfect for kids as young as five years old even, and he’s ready to use straight from the box. Mr. Botley is actually 100% screen free (YEAH!) and comes with a 77-piece activity set too.
Interactive fun includes the ability to:
*Detect And Move Around Objects In His Path
*To Follow Looping Commands
*Navigate Obstacle Courses
*Follows Black Lines
*Additional Hidden Features That Can Be Unlocked
The included remote programmer allows kids to control and run Botley as it transmits your commands. Easy to use, kids can’t get enough of this sweet little guy!
All five of our kids have really been enjoying Botley and say he’s lots of fun. I like that he seems well made and the kids can “mess around” to figure things out without me worrying about anything wrecking. It’s a win/win for everyone.
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I’m a city girl turned country by my awesome husband and we have three busy boys and two darling daughters. I love spending time with my family, reading Karen Kingsbury novels, and catching up with friends while our kiddos have play dates. I’m blessed beyond measure and can’t wait to see what God has in store.
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This post currently has 9 responses.
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Rosie
Learning Resources does have such amazing options! It is hard to believe only a little more than 11% of engineers are women. I like your strategy of exposing kids to numerous ideas, so that they find their interests, and resources like these help them to see STEM is fun!
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Dana Rodriguez
These look like really fun educational toys. I really like the Botley the Coding Robot Activity Set.
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Lauryn R
Engineering toys are such a great way to learn! It is so much fun for kids that they do not even realize that they are learning. 🙂 I definitely want to get both of these for my kids, thank you so much for sharing!
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Amy D
I actually just came back from Toys R’ Us and bought a toy from Learning Resources for my toddler to help her learn the alphabet. These engineering toys are perfect for my older daughter who will be 5 years old on Saturday. I didn’t see these at Toys R’ Us, or I would have totally bought them. My daughter is really showing interest in engineering. These are perfect for her.
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Jeanine Carlson
I love that these toys are now being made with both boys AND girls in mind!
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Sarah L
Those are both great toys/learning things. I want to play with the robot.
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ellen beck
I love you mentioned encouraging girls in engineering! I think it is so important to encourage thinking differently. and not just give something like his just to boys. These are great fun looking toys, and would be fun for boys or for girls. Love the colors!
I really like these kinds of toys. I try to buy them for the kids. I had gotten my granddaughter interested in building things just as much as playing with dolls.