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TOP BUYS: STEAM Inspire young minds


Feed curiosity both in the classroom and in the playground, by Emma Griffin


1 Snap Circuits


Inspire an interest in basic engineering, electronics and circuitry concepts with Snap Circuits. There’s a range of innovative kits that can be made by using differently coloured building components to assemble electronic circuits on a simple base grid. With lots of exciting projects to complete, including flying saucers, alarms and doorbells, the beginner kit includes 30 different components so that over 100 projects can be made from one set. All parts are mounted on


plastic modules that snap together with ease and no tools are required to complete any of them. Each kit comes with an easy to follow manual and there are a number of sets to choose from in varying sizes and complexity, with the beginner kit suitable for future engineers aged five and over. Snap Circuits kits are available from UK stockists including Cyntech, specialist provider of educational products and electrical components. snap-circuits.co.uk l Snap Circuits Jr kits from £24.99 + VAT


to be confined to the classroom? Think again! Get children outside with some great STEM-themed play equipment. Cosy Direct has a range of sustainable and educational play equipment, including their Interactive STEM Shelter. Manufactured from all natural materials, it’s a robust outdoor den structure that allows children to have fun with problem solving using the pulley and guttering system. You can enhance your outdoor STEM learning area with Cosy’s Imagineering STEM Divider walls, which complement their range of Imagineering Blocks and Rods. You can also stimulate


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