Toy of the Year 2022 Finalist - STEAM Toy of the Year
Solve the secrets of the shapes!
STEM shape puzzles build critical thinking and problem solving skills!
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Description
Get your brain in shape with these STEM puzzle challenges! Kids solve brain-teasing puzzles that test their knowledge of shapes, critical thinking, fine motor skills, and more every time they play with STEM Explorers Brainometry from Learning Resources! Explore this set's 10 STEM challenge cards for critical thinking puzzles that turn shape pieces into the 2D and 3D building blocks of victory! Manipulate six different shape pieces into solutions that require a keen eye for stacking, sorting, and geometry. As kids solve the secrets of the shapes, they'll also build essential STEM skills, including pattern recognition, problem solving, and more. After they master the set's progressive STEM challenges, kids can even build their own! STEM Explorers Brainometry includes 24 shapes and 10 double-sided STEM challenge cards. Largest piece (cross) measures 1.5”L x 1.5”W x 1”H. This fun learning tool is ready for homeschool or kindergarten classroom use!
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Shipping details
Estimated ship dimensions: 14 inches length x 9 inches width x 5.5 inches height
Estimated ship weight: 0.65 pounds
We regret that this item cannot be shipped to PO Boxes.
This item cannot be shipped to the following locations: American Samoa (see also separate entry under AS), Guam (see also separate entry under GU), Northern Mariana Islands, Puerto Rico (see also separate entry under PR), United States Minor Outlying Islands, Virgin Islands, U.S., APO/FPO, Alaska, Hawaii
Return details
This item can be returned to any Target store or Target.com.
This item must be returned within 90 days of the date it was purchased in store, delivered to the guest, delivered by a Shipt shopper, or picked up by the guest.
A: The shapes included in our STEM Explorers™ Brainometry™ (Item # LER9306) set are not magnetic. They’re designed to be used for hands‑on building, problem‑solving, and critical‑thinking activities, but they do not contain any magnetic components. If you have any other questions or need help finding a product with magnetic features, feel free to reach out, we’d be happy to assist!
This product has brought joy to many young guests, providing a fun and engaging way to play and learn. Children enjoy the various challenges and creative possibilities it offers, making it a popular choice for gifts. However, some guests noted a lack of puzzles and discrepancies in the number of pieces, which may affect the overall experience. Overall, it serves as a delightful tool for imaginative play.
Summary created by AI from text of reviews reflecting recent feedback provided across different star ratings (includes incentivized reviews)
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4.5 out of 5 stars with 42 reviews
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4 recommendations
5 out of 5 stars
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25 July, 2026Verified purchase
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My 5 year old great niece was thrilled with this item.
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2 out of 5 stars
9 December, 2025Verified purchase
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This is about delivery and not the product. Delivery instructions were not followed. Package was left outside of Apt A on a large porch where it could be stolen. I am upstairs in Apt B.
1 reply from Learning Resources team - 8 months ago
Thank you for sharing your feedback. We’re very sorry to hear that your delivery instructions were not followed. While we strive to ensure all packages are delivered accurately, shipping and handling are managed by our delivery partners, and it seems there was an error on their end. We’ll share this feedback with them to help prevent similar issues in the future. If you have any concerns about your order, please reach out to our Customer Service team and we’ll be happy to assist you.
Mary
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5 out of 5 stars
10 January, 2025
originally posted on http://www.learningresources.com
Little Girl STEM starter
Gracie's is a 4-year old recipient. Loved the gift.
Dave
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5 out of 5 stars
10 January, 2025
originally posted on Learning Resources, Inc.
Little Girl STEM starter
Gracie's is a 4-year old recipient. Loved the gift.
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3 out of 5 stars
1 December, 2024
originally posted on http://www.learningresources.com
Needs more challenges
My 5yo went thru the card challenges in less than a half hour and I came here hoping there world be more here but nope. The castle on the back of the box was the longest challenge 2 min.
Sara
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3 out of 5 stars
30 November, 2024
originally posted on Learning Resources, Inc.
Needs more challenges
My 5yo went thru the card challenges in less than a half hour and I came here hoping there world be more here but nope. The castle on the back of the box was the longest challenge 2 min.
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2 out of 5 stars
2 November, 2024
originally posted on http://www.learningresources.com
Disappointed 6 year old son
My 6 year old son was quickly disappointed. Not enough puzzles for him to solve. I'm currently looking to find more puzzles for him to solve with these. I thought it would be more than this.
1 reply from Learning Resources team - 2 years ago
Hello, thank you for sharing your experience with us! We are always looking for ways to improve our products and we would not be able to do so without your feedback! I will be sure to pass this along to our team for future development. Thank you!
Unimpressed parent
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2 out of 5 stars
1 November, 2024
originally posted on Learning Resources, Inc.
Disappointed 6 year old son
My 6 year old son was quickly disappointed. Not enough puzzles for him to solve. I'm currently looking to find more puzzles for him to solve with these. I thought it would be more than this.
1 reply from Learningresourcespwr team - 2 months ago
Hello, thank you for sharing your experience with us! We are always looking for ways to improve our products and we would not be able to do so without your feedback! I will be sure to pass this along to our team for future development. Thank you!
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5 out of 5 stars
19 October, 2024
originally posted on http://www.learningresources.co.uk
My 6 year olds love these
Many ways to play with these. My twin girls who have just turned 6 like following the cards and making their own games. These are the birthday gift they have played with the most.
BexLak
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5 out of 5 stars
19 October, 2024
originally posted on Learning Resources, Inc.
My 6 year olds love these
Many ways to play with these. My twin girls who have just turned 6 like following the cards and making their own games. These are the birthday gift they have played with the most.
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5 out of 5 stars
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9 March, 2024Verified purchase
Awesome!
Got this for my son who just turned 5. He and his siblings, absolutely love it! Using the cards they are building the shapes and having a blast doing so. Even making the arch was fun and easy and didnt frustrate them! I couldnt be happier and neither could he. Great birthday gift!
Ethen W
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5 out of 5 stars
5 January, 2023
originally posted on http://www.learningresources.co.uk
Great product
My son got these for Christmas and loves making different shapes out of them.
Steph
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5 out of 5 stars
5 January, 2023
originally posted on Learning Resources, Inc.
Great product
My son got these for Christmas and loves making different shapes out of them.
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1 out of 5 stars
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24 December, 2022Verified purchase
Not enough pieces
The box said there are 34 pieces, but inside the box I recieved, there were only 24 pieces.
1 reply from Learning Resources team - 4 years ago
Thank you so much for this feedback. The STEM Explorers Brainometry includes 24 shapes plus 10 double-sided STEM challenge cards. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out on our site under the “contact us” page and we would be happy to help answer any.
VD
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5 out of 5 stars
25 July, 2022
originally posted on http://www.learningresources.co.uk
Another great product in the learning toolbox
Very good product which focuses on colour, pattern and shape. Concentration is required to follow the instructions but once engaged is an excellent learning tool. Our granddaughter thoroughly enjoys working her way through the cards.
Helen
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5 out of 5 stars
25 July, 2022
originally posted on Learning Resources, Inc.
Another great product in the learning toolbox
Very good product which focuses on colour, pattern and shape. Concentration is required to follow the instructions but once engaged is an excellent learning tool. Our granddaughter thoroughly enjoys working her way through the cards.
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1 out of 5 stars
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19 June, 2022Verified purchase
Not brilliant
Would not recommend this product at all
1 reply from Learning Resources team - 4 years ago
Thank you so much for this feedback. We shared this with our product development team to explore further improvements
