Deluxe Building Set for Kids

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Creative City Engineering Building Set

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The Learning Resources City Engineering and Design Building Set is a fantastic way to foster an early love of STEM in children aged 5 and up! With 100 pieces, kids can unleash their creativity as they build skyscrapers, cranes, and bridges, all while honing critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Following the design process of Ask, Imagine, Plan, Create, and Improve, this set challenges young minds to think like true engineers. 5+ years
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Creative City Engineering Building Set features 100 pieces that let kids design everything from skyscrapers to bridges, turning them into little architects while having a blast!

K'NEX Adventure Wheels: Build and Play

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The K'NEX Adventure Wheels Building Set is the ultimate creative construction playground for kids aged 7 and up! With 480 classic K'NEX parts, children can enhance their problem-solving skills and unleash their imagination by designing everything from trucks and airplanes to amusement park rides. The real moving parts bring these creations to life, fostering an understanding of mechanics and engineering concepts. 7+ years
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K'NEX Adventure Wheels: Build and Play includes 480 classic parts that spark creativity and teach essential engineering concepts, making every build an exciting journey into the world of STEM!

Build and Play Construction Adventure

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The Melissa & Doug Wooden Construction Building Set in a Box invites children aged 4 to 6 to explore the world of engineering through play. With 48 pieces that include bolts, nuts, and illustrated guides, it not only stimulates creativity but also enhances fine motor skills, counting, and sorting. This hands-on, screen-free toy encourages problem-solving and constructive play, making it an excellent choice for fostering young minds while keeping fun at the forefront. Preschool
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Build and Play Construction Adventure includes 48 pieces that transform our little builders into engineers, all while sneaking in essential skills like sorting and problem-solving.

LEGO City Train Switch Tracks Set

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The LEGO City Trains Switch Tracks 60238 Building Toy Set opens up a whole new world of creativity and imagination for our little engineers! Designed for children aged 5 and up, this set enhances existing LEGO train systems with additional tracks that promote problem-solving and spatial awareness. By integrating switch and curved tracks, kids can explore different routes for their trains, fostering critical thinking and planning skills. 5+ years
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LEGO City Train Switch Tracks Set includes curved tracks that inspire kids to think critically and collaborate, transforming playtime into an adventure in engineering and creativity.

KID K’NEX Oodles of Pals Fun

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The KID K’NEX Oodles of Pals Building Set is a vibrant and engaging tool for young builders aged 3 and up. With 116 brightly colored pieces, this set not only sparks imagination but also helps develop critical fine motor skills and spatial awareness as children create unique structures. Featuring special parts like big feet and spinning wheels, it encourages creative thinking and problem-solving in a delightful, hands-on way. 3+ years
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KID K’NEX Oodles of Pals Fun includes 116 brightly colored pieces that turn building into a vibrant adventure, igniting creativity while mastering essential skills along the way.

Polydron Kids XL Set: Creative Learning Fun

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Polydron Kids XL Set 3 Educational Construction Toy is the perfect companion for little builders aged 2 and up. As parents and educators, we know how important it is for our children to explore their creativity while developing essential skills. This colorful building kit not only provides endless hours of imaginative play but also promotes color recognition, counting, fine motor skills, and language development! 2+ years
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Polydron Kids XL Set includes 36 colorful, safe pieces that inspire imaginative builders to create while developing essential skills without any hidden dangers.

Gears! Gears! Gears! Deluxe Building Fun

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The Learning Resources Gears! Gears! Gears! 3+ years
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Gears! Gears! Gears! Deluxe Building Fun includes 100 colorful pieces that inspire little builders to unleash their creativity while honing essential STEM skills without any screens in sight.

LEGO Dream World Adventure Set

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LEGO DREAMZzz Mrs. Castillo’s Turtle Van 71456 invites children into a vibrant dream world where building meets limitless creativity. This engaging 2-in-1 playset encourages problem-solving skills as kids choose between assembling a party mode or a flying submarine mode, fostering imaginative play while teaching them about versatile design. 7+ years
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LEGO Dream World Adventure Set features a 2-in-1 playset that inspires creativity and teamwork, turning every build into a delightful dream journey.