This set has 260 components, so there are easily enough to keep a whole class of children busy! There are four flat shapes—square, triangle, circle, and semicircle—in four different colours (red, green, yellow, and blue) and sizes. They are all populated with holes, allowing them to be fixed to any Masterkidz STEM surface using bolts.
 
In addition, there are flat strip pieces in straight and right-angle shapes. Given the freedom to build creatively, children will be busy fixing shapes to a STEM Wall, table, or trolley, either alone or in small groups, working collaboratively together. A significant amount of STEM learning occurs when children engage in building, planning, selecting, creating, adding to, and refining their designs.
 
Every piece needs to be screwed in, and there are choices to be made about colours, where to add screws – the orientation of the shapes and so on. There is also the mathematical language of the pieces. Care is required to make a picture look correct.
 
For example, can a child make a realistic-looking flower with a stem, leaves and petals arranged symmetrically? The potential for constructive design work is endless, and this set will encourage a wealth of learning through the fun of creating a unique design every time.
 
Please note: Other accessories are sold separately.