Klutz: Lego Chain Reactions: Design and Build Amazing Moving Machines

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For example, the Lego fan works using a process similar to that of an old-school windmill or a high-tech industrial wind turbine. For my 4-year-old, every gadget in this kit was a magical creation — and it was great seeing his fine motor skills be challenged. From the 'practical' (a mechanical hand to pick things up for you) to the intriguing (a machine that makes crinkled paper) to the flat-out ridiculous (astronaut training for your mini-figures!

It was a gift, so I have not seen it in use, but my impression was that I would like to sit down and try out the ideas. By using the Web site, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agreed to be bound by the Terms and Conditions. Once they had built several gadgets together, my kids raced upstairs to grab their Lego set and started working on their own simple machines and inventions based on the skills they’d learned from this Klutz Lego kit.They were working together, fully engrossed in a mini engineering activity that didn’t involve a screen, and building their problem-solving and fine motor skills without realizing it. The fun doesn't stop once you've completed all of the projects in the book - open-ended prompts will inspire you to continue experimenting with your own designs and modifications. Every holiday and birthday wish list is overflowing with asks for art kits, building kits, and baking kits. Teach your bricks new tricks, fascinate your friends by completing ordinary tasks in extraordinary ways, and invent your own awesome chain reactions. The best part is that they’re designed to meet kids wherever they might be in their skill development.

From the practical to the intriguing, to the flat-out ridiculous,these projects encourage children to explore the possibilities hiddenin their LEGO collection. Being Lego, it lives up to its reputation, well made, the instructions are clear, and suitable for my grandsons age group. The instructions include simple sight words and bold headers to help kids easily follow along, and the gadgets are functional but not overly complex.LEGO® Chain Reactions is packed full of ideas, instructions and inspiration for 10 LEGO machines that spin, swing, pivot, roll, lift and drop. With this book in hand and a handful of basic bricks from their LEGO collections, the only other thing that LEGO fans will need is a little imagination. This cancellation policy does not affect your rights when we are at fault – for example, if goods are faulty. He enjoys making new creations with these pieces, but I thought a new way to use his extra Lego would come in handy. With this in mind, our team of experts, educators, and 11-year-olds helped us invent 10 machines that swing, bounce, spring…and teach kids the skills (and the physics behind the fun) they need to create their own marvelous machines.