STEM Engineering Kits

Put the “E” in STEM! Support children’s exploration of engineering concepts in the classroom. From blocks and simple machines to robots and circuit activities, students will love exploring the world of engineering with Kaplan’s selection of STEM engineering kits.

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Ramptastic - STEM Ramp for Testing Velocity
Ramptastic - STEM Ramp for Testing Velocity
Item: 63780
Status: In Stock
$54.95
3 years & up. This sturdy wooden incline ramp invites children to explore STEM concepts through prediction and experimentation. The six varying textures give children the opportunity to test the effects of surfacing, weight, and velocity on the potential speed and function of different objects. Ramptastic also introduces simple machines to children and is the perfect addition to the STEM toys in your classroom. Activity card(s) included. Cars sold separately. Measures 4.25" H x 4.75" W x 12.5" L.
Mini Unit Beams Crane Builder
Mini Unit Beams Crane Builder
Item: 63823
Status: In Stock
$49.95
$39.00
Grades 1 & up. Equip children with the tools they need to build the world they want with this dynamic modelling systems. Set provides a rich and rewarding STEM experience and with no additional tools required, budding engineers are ready and able to create and develop. Introduces mathematic foundations, logic and problem-solving. Set is based on Pratt scale standard unit blocks and comes with built-in storage case with construction ideas. Includes 175 mini unit beams in 15 different shapes and… More »
STEM Builder Series Build an Animal
STEM Builder Series Build an Animal
Item: 63197
Status: In Stock
$49.95
3 years & up. Over 300 pieces contribute to this kit's endless building possibilities. An assortment of activity card(s) illustrate possible animal and pattern configurations and encourage children to design their own creations. The Build an Animal STEM Kit builds on children's natural curiosity by providing the materials and freedom to explore. The Animal Building Cards give children a start by building a giraffe, lion, elephant, chicken, frog and bird. Children should then be encouraged to… More »
STEM Builder Series Build a Waterway
STEM Builder Series Build a Waterway
Item: 63198
Status: In Stock
$49.95
3 years & up. This 90-piece set includes a variety of items to create working waterways. Children can experiment with the effects that construction, gravity, and distance have on water pressure and flow as they create endless waterway configurations. Materials are transparent to allow for easy viewing of water flow. The Build a Waterway STEM Kit builds on children's natural curiosity by providing the materials and freedom to explore. The funnels, measuring pitchers, connector tubes, blockers,… More »
Pulleys Discovery Kit
Pulleys Discovery Kit
Item: 24392
Status: In Stock
$14.95
Grades 1 - 6. Teach students the science of simple machines. Kit contains four pulleys (two singles, one double and one triple sheave, plus joining pin) and instructional guide with suggested classroom activities. Sting(s) not included.
Snap Circuit Jr. Snap-Together Electrical Components
Snap Circuit Jr. Snap-Together Electrical Components
Item: 24464
Status: In Stock
$49.95
Grades 2 - 4. Students can build over 100 experiments using light, sound, movement and more. Plastic circuit board comes with an easy to follow guide and over 30 parts that snap on so there are no wires to connect or tools required. You can even play electronic games, build radios, digital voice recorders and more. Uses 2 AA batteries, sold separately.
Early Engineering® Set
Early Engineering® Set
Item: 62997
Status: In Stock
$162.95
5 years & up. Little engineers will have hours of fun learning STEM skills and strengthening fine motor development with these five uniquely different products. Each has its own appeal for early engineers, including creativity and endless design and construction. Set includes: Tumble Trax Magnetic Marble Run, Create-A-Maze, Gears! Gears! Gears!® Super Building Set, MathLink Cubes Early Math Set, and Design & Drill® Bolt-It Bucket (drill requires 3 AAA batteries - not included.)
LEGO® DUPLO® Tech Machines - 45002
LEGO® DUPLO® Tech Machines - 45002
Item: 89854
Status: In Stock
$279.95
3 - 6 years. Transform your children into expert builders! With the Tech Machines set in your classroom, you'll help children develop their fine motor and problem-solving skills while simultaneously unleashing their creativity as they construct classic machines. Storage box included. 95 pieces.
Simple Machines Set
Simple Machines Set
Item: 87505
Status: In Stock
$54.95
Grades 4 & up. Build all 5 simple machines at once in science centers. Students can construct, examine and explain simple machines to develop a deeper understanding of how they make work easier. Contains enough pieces to build a lever, pulley, inclined plane, wheel and axle, and wedge all at the same time! Modify machines with 4 included weights (two 5g and two 10g), plus 8 included rubber bands to explore effort, force, load, motion and distance. Includes 63 pieces and activity guide.
Block Science Unit Block Set B - 56 Piece Set
Block Science Unit Block Set B - 56 Piece Set
Item: 89789
Status: In Stock
$109.95
2 years & up. Children explore geometric and engineering builds while developing their fine motor, spatial thinking, and problem solving skills through open-ended quality block play with this set of 56 unit blocks. Smooth-sanded rubberwood pieces encourage young builders to create buildings, bridges, and structures, stimulating young minds with an incomparable experience of traditional block play while providing hours of continuous play.
Force & Motion STEM Activity Set
Force & Motion STEM Activity Set
Item: 53886
Status: In Stock
$36.95
5 years & up. Get your motor running with real STEM learning! Discover the science of motion through scientific exploration with colorful, engaging tools and hands-on activities. Explore the science of "how things go" as you conduct investigations, solve problems, and explore early engineering. Features 10 double-sided Activity Cards covering all aspects of STEM, plus key science concepts of gravity, inertia, friction, push/pull, and more! Ladder measures 9.25"H, tracks measure… More »
Kids First Robot Engineer Kit - 53 Pieces
Kids First Robot Engineer Kit - 53 Pieces
Item: 145669
Status: In Stock
$52.95
3 years & up. Join Ty and Karlie on their robotic adventure to save the candy factory! This Robot Engineer Kit by Thames & Kosmos is an incredibly fun and engaging way to introduce kids to the basics of robotic engineering. As they read the beautifully illustrated storybook and follow Ty and Karlie's robot building journey they will find step-by-step instructions on how to create each robot they make in the story. When Ty and Karlie make a hilarious taffy-pulling robot to help save the factory… More »
Magnets STEM Activity Set
Magnets STEM Activity Set
Item: 53887
Status: In Stock
$41.95
Grades K & up. Attract early learners to the wonders of magnetism! STEM lessons are irresistible when you add the excitement of fun, colorful tools to scientific exploration. Durable, playful magnets in a variety of shapes engage children as they explore magnetism, polarity, and magnetic attraction & repulsion. Comprehensive Activity Guide with reproducible materials is also included. Largest piece (maze tray) measures 11"L x 8.5"H x 0.5"W. Includes: 2 Bar Magnets, 2 Magnetic… More »
Snap Circuits® Jr. Select - Electronic Project Set
Snap Circuits® Jr. Select - Electronic Project Set
Item: 142217
Status: In Stock
$49.95
8 years & up. Kids can have fun while learning about electronics with this Snap Circuits® Jr. Select kit! They can build over 130 different projects, such as a glow-in-the-dark flying saucer, phototranistor, or motor, using the easy-to-follow manual. This kit contains music, alarm, and space war ICs to make sounds. Set contains over 30 parts. Requires 2 AA batteries (not included).
Guidecraft Block Science People & Cars Set
Guidecraft Block Science People & Cars Set
Item: 142349P
Status: In Stock
$20.95 - $40.95
3 years & up. Supplement the mathematical and social emotional activities of Block Science play with Block Science People. The rubberwood people are easily identified with over-molded mathematical symbols on soft plastic grips. Aspiring drivers can send their Block Science People on adventures in the Block Science Cars that feature over-molded plastic wheels that clip onto 2 smooth sanded rubberwood car units with seats for both a driver and passenger. Use the secure hitches to make an extended… More »
Gears! Gears! Gears!® Robot Factory STEM Set
Gears! Gears! Gears!® Robot Factory STEM Set
Item: 145895
Status: In Stock
$49.95
4 years & up. Build towers of quirky robots, spinning gears, and wobbling cranes with this Robot Factory set by Learning Resources. Stack robots on top of each other and place them on spinning gears or hang them from wobbling cranes and springs. Each unique robot and building piece can be attached to another in several different ways and from several different angles so that the only limit on engineering is your imagination. Promotes STEM learning. Size: Robots measure 2.25"H. Includes:… More »
Sink or Float STEM Activity Set
Sink or Float STEM Activity Set
Item: 53889
Status: In Stock
$36.95
Grades K & up. Set sail with real STEM learning! Young learners can dive into early physics in a fun, colorful way with this two-piece submarine and floating raft along with weights, balls, and stars to bring investigations to life. This set also features 10 detailed Activity Cards (with over 20 engaging, high-impact activities) that cover all aspects of STEM, plus key science concepts of buoyancy, density, and more! Comprehensive activity guide with reproducible materials is also included.… More »
Unit Block Set A - 28 Piece Set
Unit Block Set A - 28 Piece Set
Item: 89787
Status: In Stock
$59.95
2 years & up. Children explore geometric and engineering builds while developing their fine motor, spatial thinking, and problem solving skills through open-ended quality block play with this set of 28 unit blocks. Smooth-sanded rubberwood pieces encourage young builders to create buildings, bridges, and structures, stimulating young minds with an incomparable experience of traditional block play while providing hours of continuous play.
Wooden Unit Block Set C - 84 Piece Set
Wooden Unit Block Set C - 84 Piece Set
Item: 89791
Status: In Stock
$164.95
2 years & up. Children explore geometric and engineering builds while developing their fine motor, spatial thinking, and problem solving skills through open-ended quality block play with this set of 84 unit blocks. Smooth-sanded rubberwood pieces encourage young builders to create buildings, bridges, and structures, stimulating young minds with an incomparable experience of traditional block play while providing hours of continuous play.
Block Science Foundation Set A - 55 Piece Set
Block Science Foundation Set A - 55 Piece Set
Item: 89786
Status: In Stock
$144.95
3 years & up. This Foundation Set is designed to exercise early engineering concepts, collaboration, and the study of matter, motion and mathematics. Plastic building and roadway clips stabilize builds, drawbridges and loops to enable taller, sturdier and more mobile tracks and builds. Simplified, wooden cars with soft plastic wheels easily glide across the solid wood tracks while carrying algebraic people designed for mathematical and dramatic play activities. Foundation Set includes Concept… More »
Crazy Scientist Kit - 1200 Pieces
Crazy Scientist Kit - 1200 Pieces
Item: 32940
Status: In Stock
$108.95
$79.95
8 years & up. The Crazy Scientist Kit upgrades your building experience with 1200 pieces and an instruction manual for 21 projects. You can make things such as a morphing arm to extract moon rocks or a geodesic base for your next scientific space mission. Use your imagination to create huge projects. Features: bring out the Scientist in you and start creating with this open-ended kit, contains 1200 pieces and is great for building huge projects, experiment with different materials, combine pieces… More »
GraviTrax Starter Set - 100 Pieces
GraviTrax Starter Set - 100 Pieces
Item: 146917
Status: In Stock
$79.95
8 years & up. Experience the power of gravity with the Gravitrax Starter Set! Build your own action-packed track system to send your marbles racing while learning about gravity, magnetism, and kinetics. With over 100 pieces and 18 different construction elements, discover how the laws of physics affect the track your marble takes with curves, crosses, freefalls, and even a cannon. Experiment using different heights and angles to control the speed of the ball. Build your track using the construction… More »
STEM Activity Set Classroom Bundle
STEM Activity Set Classroom Bundle
Item: 53891
Status: In Stock
$139.95
Grades K & up. Get your youngest students engaged in STEM learning! Designed for kindergarten students and older, each set includes all materials needed plus activity cards and a comprehensive teacher's guide. Includes four STEM sets: Force & Motion, Magnets, Simple Machines, and Sink or Float.
4M Green Science Digital Potato Clock
4M Green Science Digital Potato Clock
Item: 87430
Status: In Stock
$19.95
7 years & up. Beep! Beep! It's not any ordinary alarm clock, it's a potato clock! The Potato Clock allows you to generate enough electricity to run a digital clock using two potatoes! Just push the zinc and copper electrodes into potatoes you provide causing an oxidation/reduction reaction that is converted to low voltage. Potatoes not included.