Snap Circuits Snaptricity, Electronics Exploration Kit (Stem Building), for Kids 8+

I have fond memories of playing and experimenting with an electronics project kit as a kid. Out of the blue, my youngest son (7yrs) asked me about electronic circuits and these project kits. So after researching products here and elsewhere online, I decided to surprise him with this Snap Circuits project kit on his birthday. QUALITY and CONSTRUCTION: The kit consists of a number of electronic components embedded in “Snap Circuit” modules. Even though most of the connectors are solid bridges used to make connections between components, there are a few wire connectors. All the connectors and modules connect via a male/female snap. The base project board is made of plastic and is used to align the components when constructing the circuits. FUNCTIONALITY and IMPRESSIONS The project manual is an excellent work book for learning about electronic components and circuits. My son loves to run through each project. I also love to work with him on these projects and feel that they explain the properties and functionality of each component and project at a level that he can understand. The Projects are interesting and build upon the previous to allow you child to understand basic concepts and to use them as “tools” to eventually create their own circuits bases on what they have learned. PROS: Quality components “Snap” method of connecting circuits is durable and forgiving with young children. Very detailed, yet easy to follow project book where each projects builds upon the previous. CONS: My son now wants me to buy him all the Snap Circuits Kits available.

STEM perfect and fun fun fun!!!

Snap Circuits "Arcade" projects were just difficult enough to challenge my grandson and cause him to work through the details to determine where he had a problem. I think for a child who enjoys problem solving and building things, this would be a great gift.

Great STEM projects. Bought a month ago, on sale, to have for the summer for my 8 yr old grandson. Gave it to him today, June 26th. He absolutely loves it. Fun and easy enough for him to complete the projects. He's already "free styling" some projects. I will definitely be buying other Snap Circuit projects for him in the future. Highly recommend.

Great addition to my son's snap circuits collection. He recommended minus one star due to the car part not functioning well.

Fun for kids: I bought this for a birthday present for one of my kids and both of them enjoy it! The “programmable light fan” where you can put in your own message is super cool. Great fun and educational set, especially over summer break.

very good for educational purposes.

Bought this for our grandson’s 7th birthday. He has other snap circuit sets, so the concept isn’t new to him. Still, he was immediately able to LOOK at the diagrams on the instructions (without needing to read them), and complete the first model of the entire arcade on his own. Something didn’t work right at first, and he went back and did his own troubleshooting til he fixed it! I will say that he has always been very interested in how things work, loves building with legos etc, so it was a perfect gift for him. Many other projects are possible with this set, so I think it’s a great value.