Description
Unleash Creativity with the National Geographic 150-Piece Magnetic Marble Run STEM Building Set
Introduce your child to the fascinating world of physics and engineering with the National Geographic 150-Piece Magnetic Marble Run. This innovative set, featuring a spiral lift and magnetic connectors, allows for exciting marble maze creations on any magnetic surface.
Key features include:
- Spiral lift with power pack: Elevates marbles to start new paths.
- Comprehensive set of components: Includes 7 spirals, 44 magnetic connectors, 26 track pieces, 32 trick pieces, and 25 marbles.
- Variety of trick pieces: Funnels, spinners, catapults, and more to create complex pathways.
- Detailed Learning Guide: Explore Newton’s laws of motion, gravity, and energy with easy-to-understand explanations.
Perfect for children and adults, this marble run provides endless combinations to spark curiosity and problem-solving skills. Recommended by Dr Gummer’s Good Play Guide, it’s ideal for family fun or educational playtime.
What our testers said
“The spiral is so cool!” – Girl aged 11
“I think the combo of the spiral, the catapults, and the pinwheels are my favorite…but also the staircase track.” – Boy aged 11
What our experts think
Our testers were eager to start playing with this magnetic marble run. Exploring and testing all the pieces and using the teaching poster was intriguing for the children and their parents/caregivers. Children enjoyed working with peers or family members to imitate the example tracks and then branch out to make their own. Children were intrigued and impressed by the motorized spiral lift. It added a whole new level of challenge and visual interest. Children were very excited to construct a “perpetual motion” track. The instructions and learning guide posters provide examples of basic to more complex features and courses that teach and inspire the children.
The National Geographic 150-Piece Magnetic Marble Run fosters the development of logical thinking and active problem-solving skills. Children can hone fine motor skills and executive functioning. Step-by-step learning is fostered with the two example tracks and robust set of dynamic features that can be used in increasingly complex tracks. The entire set empowers the children to fuse logic and creativity to elevate each build. Further, it encourages communication and teamwork when used in pairs. This set is an ideal activity for family and small peer groups.
Skills developed
– Supports executive functioning (organization of materials, planning, and problem solving)
– Develops logical thinking
– Encourages communication for teamwork
