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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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.