{"product_id":"kids-first-intro-to-gears","title":"Kids First Intro to Gears","description":"\u003ch5 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eGears make things move! Join Ty and Karlie — the young engineers featured in the other Kids First early engineering kits — to build four awesome geared machines and learn all about how gears work. This introductory mechanical engineering kit for kids ages three and up features 61 durable, reusable, easy-to-handle pieces, ensuring long-lasting fun and exploration. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eIntro to Gears is a fun and engaging way to explore the many amazing things gears can do. With many big and small gears, kids can learn about gear ratios, gear trains, transmissions, power, and torque. The full-color, step-by-step manual explains to parents and adult supervisors how to build the models and how information can be presented to kids. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eBy sharing simple engineering concepts with children, parents, teachers, and caregivers can lay the groundwork for strong STEM-related skills and comprehension at an early age. Model building helps develop fine motor skills, mechanical engineering skills, visual-spatial skills, and reasoning and concept development skills. The modular building pieces in this kit are compatible with other Thames \u0026amp; Kosmos Kids First early engineering kits so kids can use their imaginations to create and build whatever they dream up.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eIntroductory mechanical engineering kit for ages three and up\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eBuild four awesome geared machines\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eLarge, durable plastic parts are perfect for small hands and safe to use\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eBuilding pieces and are compatible with components from other Kids First early engineering kits\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eFull-color, eight-page manual includes clear and detailed step-by-step assembly instructions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eUnique and engaging way to introduce simple engineering concepts to young children\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eDevelops fine motor skills, mechanical engineering skills, visual-spatial skills, and reasoning and concept development skills\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eEndless possibilities for open-ended creative play\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg data-mce-fragment=\"1\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0104\/6331\/3977\/files\/warningtriangle.jpg?v=1625083911\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0104\/6331\/3977\/files\/warningtriangle.jpg?v=1625083911\" width=\"25\" height=\"22\"\u003e WARNING: CHOKING HAZARD — Small parts. Not for children under 3 yrs. \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eProduct Information\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAges: 3+\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eExperiments: 4\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePiece Count: 61\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eManual Pages: 8\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eProduct Dimensions: 14.6 x 11.5 x 2.7 in.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eProduct Weight: 2.6 lbs\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eManual Dimensions: 5.5 x 8.25 in.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBatteries Required: N\/A\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCountry of Origin: Taiwan\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eYear Released: 2022\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAwards\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan color=\"#333333\"\u003e2022 PureWow Happy Kid Awards (Best Battery-Free STEM Toy)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan color=\"#D5DADE\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e2022 Purdue University’s Engineering Gift Guide\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan color=\"#333333\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan color=\"#333333\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eNGSS Correlations\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2-PS1-3 Matters \u0026amp; Interaction\u003cbr\u003eKS-ETS1-1 Engineering Design\u003cbr\u003eKS-ETS1-2 Engineering Design\u003cbr\u003e3-5-ETS1-1 Engineering Design\u003cbr\u003e3-5-ETS1-2 Engineering Design\u003cbr\u003eK-PS2-1 Motion and Stability: Forces and Interaction\u003cbr\u003eK-PS2-2 Motion and Stability: Forces and Interaction\u003cbr\u003e3-PS2-2 Motion and Stability: Forces and Interaction\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eDownloads\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca title=\"Intro to Gears Manual Download\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0104\/6331\/3977\/files\/567018_KF_Gears_manual_16022022.pdf?v=1780594115\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eDownload Manual (PDF)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca title=\"Intro to Gears Image High Res Downloads\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0104\/6331\/3977\/files\/567018_KF_Gears_images_15022022.zip?v=1780594115\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eDownload Hi-Res Images (ZIP)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Thames \u0026 Kosmos","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39688201338937,"sku":"567018","price":34.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0104\/6331\/3977\/products\/567018_KF_Gears_3DBox_front_WEB.jpg?v=1644955431","url":"https:\/\/thamesandkosmos.com\/products\/kids-first-intro-to-gears","provider":"Thames \u0026 Kosmos","version":"1.0","type":"link"}