We have been subscribing for 5+ months so far with the 3-4 year old age range. I have a 2 y/o and 4 y/o and they have loved all of these. Even our friends kids who visit play with the different kits. I'm overall satisfied with the subscription and am going to change it to the 5-7 age range. below are short reviews on each kit we have received.
We got the gears kit and built some of the models. They showed a robot on the bucket however it wasn't in the instruction booklet so we had a blast trying to figure it out as a family. The platforms and gears are sometimes hard to take apart but other then that a good toy, plus it came in a nice hard plastic bucket for storage and additional play.
We received the Automobile Engineer kit and the 4 y/o and his friends love to build the different cars (the book has instructions for at least 4). They either don't want to take it apart or they like to crash it to bits (but that's what boys do). The kit had color coded pieces to indicate different lengths and sizes which is sometimes hard for the kids to differentiate and the instructions aren't written piece by piece. Overall it provides just enough learning with limited adult assistance.
We received the Cod-a-pillar recently and my kids don't play with it. We have limited hard flooring that the kids can play on so it doesn't have room to roam. they both already have remote controlled toys and cars so this is slow and boring waiting for it to turn. Although the most expensive kit so far it's the least enjoyable for our family.
We received the drill and screw peg board thing and it's so much fun for both kids. It comes with interchangeable bits for an electric and hand drill, different color screws and pattern maps. the little one learns dexterity and the use of tools and the older one follows the patterns. They actually play well together on this one and the older one teaches the little one the right pattern. Love this kit! (the drill goes clock wise and counter clock wise to remove screws).
We also received the Math Playbox. It's the most traditional kit since it teaches simple math. the pieces are hard pressed cardboard vice wood (they look like wood on the pic). It requires adult assistance to explain the math principles because it's built like a puzzle and my child just matches the pieces to the holes. It reinforces his numbers and allows him to visualize the math problems. It bores me as an adult but I don't get complaints when I suggest we play with it so I'll take it as a win.
From the manufacturer
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Ages 3-4: Learning Resources Dino-Sorters Activity Kit |
Ages 3-4: Boogie Board Scribble and Play Color LCD Writing Tablet + Stylus Smart Paper for Drawing eWriter |
Ages 3-4: Brio Builder Construction Set |
About STEM Club
STEM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math - core subjects that give kids the building blocks for future success in fields like robotics, computers, and natural sciences. STEM toys are hands-on and engineered for fun to get kids excited about exploring scientific wonders at any age. Each month, Amazon’s toy experts handpick STEM toys from the leading STEM toy brands.
For age 3-4, STEM Club introduce simple concepts related to counting, building, and cause and effect.
For ages 5-7, STEM Club will excite young learners with hands-on experiments and explorations of electricity, earth science, and simple math.
For ages 8-13, STEM Club will engage budding scientists and engineers with projects and experiments based on principals of physics, chemistry and engineering.
New for 2020 - STEM Club now includes limited selection of Arts and Crafts to encourage creativity, inspire imagination and innovation in children
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8-13 yr old kits
*Update/suggestions to Amazon*It would be a nice little perk if each kit came with a note (or even an email to cut coast) as to whom it is that chooses the products and why they choose what they did. And maybe add in some fun to know facts/info on the subject.It would also be nice if you had a referral program where when subscribers get people to sign up we can rack up points for perks.My son would like to request some coding and robotics kits for the future :)8 to 13 yr old kit. For our first month (March) we got a building set and learned all about levers, Axel's, wheels, pullys, etc... My 9 yr old loves it! He's already built 3 structures and plans in building them all.April- We got a circuit kit. I think this is my boys favorite thus far..there are so many things you can do with it and he has already completed the entire book!May- we got the Lego architect Eiffel Tower. The instruction book has information and history on the Eiffel Tower that we will be reading together tonight before bed.June- Gravity maze. A logic game where you build the maze with blocks and get the marble to hit it's target. The cards tell you what your supposed to use and you figure out how to build it. GREAT logic game!!!3/4 year old kitApril- Automobile engineering blocks. Came in a tote, colorful, big, and perfect for preschoolers! Very happy with this kit!May-Design and drill kit. Son loves this, he has spent hours on it!! There is a strong chemical smell coming off the plastic though especially in the drill. I've been. Airing it out for a week now and the odor is still there though it is less potent.June-Gears building set. This is so much fun!! I think all ages would have fun with this set!
