STEM-FOCUSED ACTIVITY SET: Challenges kids to build, test, and tweak their approaches to solving physics-based challenges, hands on STEM toys and engineering activities for kids in the classroom too
LEARN SPEED, ANGLES, AND DISTANCE: Kids learn concepts of speed, angles, and distance during hands on attempts at mastering the included challenges, hands on STEM toys and engineering activities too
GROWS WITH YOUR KIDS: The included activity booklet features challenges that scale and grow with your kids' own growing skill set, hands on STEM toys and engineering activities for kids in the class
KID-POWERED PADDLEWHEEL: Send balls flying through hoops and toward targets with the kid-powered paddlewheel, no batteries, springs, or rubber bands required, hands on STEM toys for physics learning
GREAT FOR AGES 5+: This Wacky Wheels STEM Challenge works well for ages 5 and up as hands on STEM toys, engineering activities, and physics learning kits for the classroom, homeschool, or at-home fun
Description
Wacky Wheels STEM Challenge from Learning Resources gives kids a fast and friendly introduction to speed, angles, and distances through hands-on learning challenges! This physics-inspired activity set gives kids a seemingly simple goal, send the included launch balls rolling up ramps, over obstacles, through a target hoop, and into the goal cup. Once they begin, kids use trial-and-error play as they tweak the course setups, launch speeds, and other variables. Kids are also the prime power source, the paddlewheel launcher works without batteries, rubber bands, or springs, giving kids hands-on lessons in force. This set includes a full-color booklet filled with challenges both simple and complex. These hands on STEM toys and engineering activities work well for the classroom or home. Well suited for ages 5 and up, it makes learning physics hands on and fun.
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Shipping details
Estimated ship dimensions: 18.8 inches length x 11 inches width x 11.4 inches height
Estimated ship weight: 5.3 pounds
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The Wacky Wheels STEM Challenge set offers an engaging and educational experience for children aged 4 and up. With 15 durable pieces, including a wheel launcher and various targets, kids can build, launch, and create their own challenges. This interactive toy promotes problem-solving, physics concepts, and teamwork as children cheer each other on. While some guests noted limited replay value, many appreciated its ability to keep kids entertained and learning for hours.
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11 October, 2024Verified purchase
Dont bother
Crap- I returned, after realizing what poor quality it is.
1 reply from Learning Resources team - 2 years ago
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5 out of 5 stars
4 September, 2018
originally posted on http://www.learningresources.com
This toy is excellent!
This has been so fun to watch my two children (6) and (3) work together, cheer each other on, and find ways to get the balls to shoot through the hoop. It's a great way to get their gears working!
Ktpie321
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5 out of 5 stars
4 September, 2018
originally posted on Learning Resources, Inc.
This toy is excellent!
This has been so fun to watch my two children (6) and (3) work together, cheer each other on, and find ways to get the balls to shoot through the hoop. It's a great way to get their gears working!
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5 out of 5 stars
31 August, 2018
originally posted on http://www.learningresources.com
Build obstacles to launch and hit your targets
STEM challenge wacky wheels let you build, launch and crash things. It's a great engineering game for kids 5 and up. The kit comes with 15 pieces which includes 2 balls, a wheel launcher, a ramp, 3 piece hoop target, 5 X targets, a goal cup, sticker sheets and a booklet. The booklet has 9 suggested challenges. Our five year old son loves doing the challenges and trying to create his own obstacle course. He puts the balls in the launcher and spins the wheel to launch the ball through hoop or via a ramp to knock down X targets. He loves rearranging the pieces and is learning about speed and thrust and other science concepts. Only tricky part was putting on the stickers as the instruction was not very clear as to where they should go.
StepOnMe
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4 out of 5 stars
29 August, 2018
originally posted on http://www.learningresources.com
Fun and educational product!
I picked this up for my 5 and 8 year old boys. Right out of the box I noticed that all the pieces are well built and durable - this is not going to fall apart on you (or the kids). The set comes with 9 different challenges to complete that show off what the different pieces can do. The challenges are illustrated well with no reading required. My 8 year old had a blast following the 9 different challenges, while my 5 year old preferred to build his own sets and use some PVC piping to create paths and obstacles. I like that the set introduces very rudimentary physics such as force and angles. You could also use the scientific method with this (which way will the ball go? Make a hypothesis and test it...) and get creative as well! My only concern with the set is that there is only so much you can do with the pieces themselves, so my boys were tired of it after an hour and haven't touched it since. The set would probably be more interesting with additional challenges or by pairing it with additional STEM kits. I received this for free in return for my honest review.
Stephanie
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4 out of 5 stars
29 August, 2018
originally posted on Learning Resources, Inc.
Fun and educational product!
I picked this up for my 5 and 8 year old boys. Right out of the box I noticed that all the pieces are well built and durable - this is not going to fall apart on you (or the kids). The set comes with 9 different challenges to complete that show off what the different pieces can do. The challenges are illustrated well with no reading required. My 8 year old had a blast following the 9 different challenges, while my 5 year old preferred to build his own sets and use some PVC piping to create paths and obstacles. I like that the set introduces very rudimentary physics such as force and angles. You could also use the scientific method with this (which way will the ball go? Make a hypothesis and test it...) and get creative as well! My only concern with the set is that there is only so much you can do with the pieces themselves, so my boys were tired of it after an hour and haven't touched it since. The set would probably be more interesting with additional challenges or by pairing it with additional STEM kits. I received this for free in return for my honest review.
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1 out of 5 stars
26 August, 2018
originally posted on http://www.learningresources.com
Pictures overstate product.
Not nearly as exciting as pictures. Boring.
Mary
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5 out of 5 stars
24 August, 2018
originally posted on http://www.learningresources.com
Fun and educational!
Not only is this educational...it has also kept my kids entertained for hours!
Gertrude
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5 out of 5 stars
24 August, 2018
originally posted on http://www.learningresources.com
Fun and educational!
Not only is this educational...it has also kept my kids entertained for hours!
Gertrude
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5 out of 5 stars
23 August, 2018
originally posted on Learning Resources, Inc.
Fun and educational!
Not only is this educational...it has also kept my kids entertained for hours!
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5 out of 5 stars
23 August, 2018
originally posted on Learning Resources, Inc.
Fun and educational!
Not only is this educational...it has also kept my kids entertained for hours!
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5 out of 5 stars
8 June, 2018
originally posted on http://www.learningresources.com
Nice Product
Educational
Shanele
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5 out of 5 stars
8 June, 2018
originally posted on Learning Resources, Inc.
Nice Product
Educational
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4 out of 5 stars
6 June, 2018
originally posted on http://www.learningresources.com
Very interactive
My students loved to play with this as one of their centers. It kept them busy for quite a while.
Teach4th
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4 out of 5 stars
6 June, 2018
originally posted on Learning Resources, Inc.
Very interactive
My students loved to play with this as one of their centers. It kept them busy for quite a while.
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5 out of 5 stars
30 May, 2018
originally posted on http://www.learningresources.com
Great STEM fun!
I recieved this product as part of an incentivized review program. My kids (ages 4 and 7) have a blast with this STEM challenge. They love taking turns and seeing who can get the ball through the ring on the first try. They complete the challenges included in the booklet and then come up with their own to try to challenge each other. It definitely takes a lot of skill and precise adjustments to complete the challenges. It's so fun to watch their brains working! We love interactive, educational toys. They really don't even know they are learning!
Heather Robinson
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5 out of 5 stars
30 May, 2018
originally posted on Learning Resources, Inc.
Great STEM fun!
I recieved this product as part of an incentivized review program. My kids (ages 4 and 7) have a blast with this STEM challenge. They love taking turns and seeing who can get the ball through the ring on the first try. They complete the challenges included in the booklet and then come up with their own to try to challenge each other. It definitely takes a lot of skill and precise adjustments to complete the challenges. It's so fun to watch their brains working! We love interactive, educational toys. They really don't even know they are learning!
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5 out of 5 stars
27 May, 2018
originally posted on http://www.learningresources.com
Great STEM Challenges for a Variety of Ages
The Wacky Wheels Stem Challenge set is great fun for a variety of ages. It's a fun twist on the Pendulonium set; in this case, you use a spinning wheel to propel the objects in each challenge. I would say this set is more challenging because finding the right speed to spin the wheel proved challenging for my 10 year old. The Pendulonium set seems more suited to beginners; this one feels like a step up. As an added bonus, I LOVE that the sets coordinate and that children are encouraged to combine sets for added challenges. That is something that my 10 year old has loved--combining sets. Also, I have included a photo here of one of the pages of the directions for Wacky Wheels because I wanted to show another great feature. I love how the instructions encourage your child to create their own challenges with objects from home--like the books featured in the photo. I received this toy as a part of an incentivized review program.
Mommy Teacher
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5 out of 5 stars
27 May, 2018
originally posted on Learning Resources, Inc.
Great STEM Challenges for a Variety of Ages
The Wacky Wheels Stem Challenge set is great fun for a variety of ages. It's a fun twist on the Pendulonium set; in this case, you use a spinning wheel to propel the objects in each challenge. I would say this set is more challenging because finding the right speed to spin the wheel proved challenging for my 10 year old. The Pendulonium set seems more suited to beginners; this one feels like a step up. As an added bonus, I LOVE that the sets coordinate and that children are encouraged to combine sets for added challenges. That is something that my 10 year old has loved--combining sets. Also, I have included a photo here of one of the pages of the directions for Wacky Wheels because I wanted to show another great feature. I love how the instructions encourage your child to create their own challenges with objects from home--like the books featured in the photo. I received this toy as a part of an incentivized review program.
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5 out of 5 stars
24 May, 2018
originally posted on http://www.learningresources.com
Exciting for kids!
This was such a great way to introduce more STEM related products to my 4 year old. It was great to see how he was excited to build the ramp and keep trying when it was not working. It is challenging for him to think outside of the box. I would not think he would play this on a daily basis but bringing it out from the mom's hiding spot from time to time will keep him entertained.
