Teachables - Flexible STEM Rods & Discs - 360 piec

This versatile construction set features flexible rods and discs that interconnect, enabling children to craft unique 3D designs. The transparent colours allow for an exploration of colour mixing as different hues overlap during construction. Each set is conveniently housed in a storage tub with secure plastic clips, ensuring organised storage and preventing unsupervised access by young children. ‹

Educational Benefits

• Enhances Fine Motor Skills: Manipulating the flexible rods and discs improves hand-eye coordination and dexterity.‹
• Develops Cognitive Abilities: Constructing various designs encourages problem-solving and logical thinking.‹
• Explores Colour Theory: The translucent pieces allow children to learn about colour mixing and layering.‹
• Supports STEM Learning: Engaging with the set introduces basic engineering and architectural concepts.‹

Classroom Ideas

• Collaborative Projects: Students can work together to build complex structures, enhancing teamwork and communication skills.‹
• Colour Mixing Activities: Use the translucent pieces on a light table to explore how overlapping colours create new hues.‹
• Storytelling Props: Children can construct settings or characters to enhance creative storytelling sessions.‹
• Mathematical Concepts: Incorporate the rods and discs into lessons on geometry, patterns, and symmetry.‹

Safety & Information

• Ages: Suitable for children aged 3 years and up.‹
• Piece Dimensions:
  • Rods: 12.5cm in length.‹:
  • Discs: 6cm in diameter.‹:
• Materials: Made from durable, non-toxic plastic, ensuring longevity and safety.‹
• Storage: Comes with a sturdy plastic tub equipped with secure clips to lock the lid, facilitating easy storage and preventing unsupervised access.‹
• Safety Information:
  • All pieces have smooth edges to prevent injuries during play.‹
  • Components are adequately sized to eliminate choking hazards, complying with safety standards for young children.‹
  • The materials are easy to clean, aiding in the prevention of germ transmission.‹