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Tinkering Labs is based on 15 years of tinkering experience with thousands of kids in our San Francisco school and camps. Our products are made from real wood, real motors, & real hardware. They are designed in California and are the perfect hands-on gift for young inventors ages 8 to 12.
With Tinkering Labs, kids will learn:
Creativity & Problem SolvingIntuitive Knowledge of STEM ConceptsConfidence & PersistenceThat inventing is FUN
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How did we get our start?
In 2005, we started a camp where kids get challenges such as “build a wood roller coaster big enough to ride.” We learned that when kids are trusted with a real-world challenge and their own ideas, they can do more than they think they can.
What makes our products unique?
Our products are based on years of experience with thousands of kids at the camp and school we founded. We’re educators and engineers, not just toy makers.
What problem are we solving?
We make it easy for kids to discover their own creative power. Let’s create a new generation of problem-solvers!
UNLEASH CREATIVITY WITH THE ORIGINAL TINKERING KIT – Designed by the educators who founded San Francisco’s Brightworks School and whose TED talks inspire millions. Nurtures kids’ innate creativity and curiosity, using hands-on projects to explore STEM concepts and cultivate problem-solving skills.
10 ENGAGING PROJECTS IN 1 BOX – Over 50 premium components, including electric motors, wood parts, and real hardware, provide 10 Challenges that spark young inventors’ imaginations. With everyday and mysterious pieces, the kit triggers creativity, boosts IQ, and instills a deeper understanding of STEM concepts.
FOR KIDS AGED 8-12 – Our DIY kits are geared for kids age 8 and up, and parents and grandparents also enjoy building fun machines. Each of the 10 challenges usually takes about 30-60 minutes to complete. No screens, no devices, just the pure joy of hands-on invention.
RECOMMENDED BY CHILD, PARENT, AND TEACHER ORGANIZATIONS – Winner of top awards from Creative Child Magazine, the National Parenting Association, Parent and Teacher Choice Awards, and more.
THE PERFECT GIFT FOR CURIOUS MINDS – Kid-tested and parent-approved, this STEM toy fosters imagination, enhances problem-solving abilities, and provides hours of engaging fun. It’s the ideal gift for young, inquisitive minds eager to explore the world of design and engineering.
8 reviews for Robotics Engineering Kit | Designed by Scientists in USA | 50+ Parts | 10+ STEM Projects For Kids 8-12 | Learn Electronics, Science | Grow Creativity, Grit | Great DIY Inventor Toy Gift
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AJ –
Engineering Kit
Prompt, Accurate and timely
Debra Jackson –
Toy gift
Good toy.
Clari –
Great 8 years old
Perfect for 8 years old. It’s a little challenging but appropriate level of challenge. They enjoying learning the basics of building a Tesla.
007 –
Inquisitor and Growing
My granddaughter has been creating new ideas since playing with this tool and who knows what she will create next after playing with this machine
Amazon Customer –
8 yo loved it!
Total Christmas gift hit! My 8yo has made some of the projects and is experimenting on his own.
Sandi Tang –
Great idea for kids who are bright and curious
I bought this as a gift for my grandson and he said at first it seemed very complicated, but will give it a try again, but he says the robotic toys seem like things he would like to make…
Liquorice –
Open-ended tinkering fun
This kit is just perfect to stimulate thinking and engineering in children approx. aged 7 to 12. The wooden parts and electronic equipment are of high quality. We liked the fact, that it contains only the essentials and is not overburdened with small unnecessary parts that distract from the possibilities. This makes literally for hours of exploring, building and rebuilding. The kit is designed with the real capabilities of the age group in mind, so children are able to built and explore really independently and without the help of adults. Last, the creations, although “basic electric machines” are pleasantly aesthetic to look at due to the shapes and the material of the wooden parts and reduced colour palette.The support of the supplier is extraordinary fast and generous, we asked for a couple of replacement rubber bands during the holidays and had twenty of them posted to the UK in under a week together with a few bits they added for free!If you are looking for one kit for your children to start tinkering, THIS is it
Juniper Tree –
Great toy for STEM hungry kids!
We got this for my son for his six birthday. I knew he was on the young side for it, but he’s so hungry to work with motors and batteries that we went for it anyway. He needed a little help, naturally, and we enjoyed working with it with him. I’m not particularly science / engineering minded, but the instructions were clear enough that I was easily able to guide him. I like the fact that I can learn alongside him with this toy! I should also mention, this was the first motorized / battery operated toy that has entered our house. As a wood toy leaning family, we really appreciated that it’s mostly wood parts, and that it’s not overly realistic – it really gives room for the imagination. For natural learning parents, this is definitely the most compatible kit I found for starting to explore electronics with your child. A totally great, worthwhile investment for our family, and I’m so looking forward to exploring all the projects it contains. Thank you, Tinkering labs!