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Snap Circuits Beginner, Electronics Exploration Kit, Stem Kit for Ages 5-9 (SCB-20)
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- SO MANY TOYS IN A SNAP: A safe and fun way to introduce children ages 5+ to electrical engineeing! The child-friendly pieces easily snap together to create real working circuits! Build exciting projects and toys using the included colorful instruction book!
- SAFE FOR YOUNGER KIDS The Snap Circuits Beginner is the perfect way to introduce children starting at age 5 to circuitry. In addition to simpler projects and instructions, the Beginner kit includes circuits with extra childproofing features for your smallest engineer! Best for ages 5-9
- EXPERIMENTS THEY'LL LOVE The Beginner kit includes hours of wonder-inspiring experiments! Children will learn more than just the basics of how switches and circuits work. Over the course of 21 unique projects, they'll build simple problem-solving, troubleshooting, and planning skills!
- AMAZING VALUE In addition to standard kit components, the Beginner kit includes a lighted color-changing fan and a vibrant colored manual with age-appropriate diagrams and language.
- AWARD WINNING KITS! We're proud to produce high quality products loved by kids, parents,and educators. Snap Circuits kits have won a number of awards - including the Specialty Toy of the Year Award, Seriously STEM! award, Good Housekeeping's Best Toys, Purdue University's Engineering Gift Guide, National Parenting Center's Seal of Approval, Toy Insider's Top Holiday Toys, placement on the Dr. Toy list of 100 Best Children's Products and placement on the Dr. Toy list of Best Educational products, and the "Stem Approved" Trustmark from Stem.org.
- PACKAGING MAY VARY: Same great STEM kit with new packaging!
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Product information
ASIN | B011M0XXXM |
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Release date | July 28, 2015 |
Customer Reviews |
4.7 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #7,675 in Toys & Games (See Top 100 in Toys & Games) #99 in Educational Science Kits |
Product Dimensions | 11.7 x 2 x 7.4 inches; 13.6 ounces |
Type of item | Toy |
Item model number | SCB-20 |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Item Weight | 13.6 ounces |
Manufacturer | Elenco Electronics LLC |
Country of Origin | China |
Batteries | 3 AA batteries required. |
Date First Available | July 14, 2015 |
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"Snap circuit’s beginner STEM kit includes 14 parts, and more than 20 projects learning the basics of how switches and circuits work. The included color manual was created just for younger ""engineers"" With few words and lots of step-by-step diagrams. Parts have extra safety features integrated beyond the circuits technology, included in every snap circuit set.these STEM building sets are an excellent introduction to problem-solving, following directions, and the satisfaction of A job well done. Snap Circuits beginner is one of the award-winning lines of Snap Circuits from Elena electronics. Perfect for young engineers ages 5-9.requires 3 “AA” batteries, not included.snap circuit products were created to provide a fundamental, hands-on education in how electrical circuits work to run everyday devices. All parts mount on plastic modules that snap together with ease. Young engineers will have hours of educational fun learning about electronics and how to build circuits. The circuit safe patented safety device (unique to Snap Circuits branded products) makes learning circuitry safe.snap circuits products have won many awards, including toy of the year (toty), Austria's best toys for kids, parent's Choice Recommended, good housekeeping's best toy, family choice, National Parenting publications awards (Nappa gold), children's choice, Dr. Toy (100 best children's products, 10 best educational products, Green toy company), the inaugural seriously STEM award & Kapi award.snap circuits is endorsed by Educators worldwide and used in schools, libraries, museums, and stem programs."
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Build cool, unique projects – all from one box!
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So Many Projects to MakeSTEM kits come with a clear, easy to understand illustrated instruction manual. Follow along step-by-step and complete multiple projects with each product. Build dozens of fun and unique projects from one box. |
Safe with No Tools RequiredBuild with your hands! All products are assembled simply by snapping parts together, no tools required. Only Snap Circuits products use patented CircuitSafe Technology to keep kids safe while they play. |
What's insideAll Snap Circuits kits come with everything you need (batteries excluded) to complete real electronic circuits. Components combine to create working circuit boards just like the ones found inside televisions, radios, and other electronic devices. |
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Model Number | SCB-20 | SC-100 | SC-500 | SCA-200 | SCG225 | MYHSCP20 |
How Many Projects | 21+ | 100+ | 500+ | 200+ | 125+ | 53 |
Number of Parts | 13 | 29 | 75 | 36 | 45 | 72 |
Batteries Required | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | No | ✓ |
Recommended Age | 5+ | 8+ | 8+ | 8+ | 8+ | 8+ |
Features Alternative Energy | ✓ | ✓ |
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Customers like the educational aspect of the science fundamentals kit. They say it's an awesome learning tool that opens up their child's mind. They also appreciate the quality of the product, saying it'll be a great starting point for younger minds to learn about circuits. Customers also find the directions easy to understand, with many illustrations. They like the circuits aspect, saying that it'd be able to explain electronics in a basic, hands on way. Customers like that the kit is a good gift, and options. However, some customers have mixed opinions on performance and value.
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Customers find the science fundamentals kit to be an awesome learning tool that opens up their child's mind. They say it's a great starting point for younger minds to learn about circuits. Customers also say it keeps kids engaged and is a good way to teach kids basic electronics in a safe and constructive way. They also say the kit promotes hands-on learning about science.
"The granddaughters love this. Simple but very instructive for the girls!" Read more
"...I would highly recommend the product as it’s a great starting point for younger minds to learn about circuits and electricity." Read more
"...Pro- easy directions and appealing for kids. Great beginning science thing.Con- the battery pack is stupidly fragile...." Read more
"...It is very linear, and it promotes analytical thinking processes. This kit has enough to get them started and will work well with expanded kits later." Read more
Customers like the quality of the science fundamentals kit. They say it's a fine STEM toy, well built, and amazing. Some customers also say it makes a great gift for a child.
"This is neat and a great product for a great price. Highly recommend!!" Read more
"...The instructions are very clear and it's quite durable...." Read more
"...The pieces are convenient for little hands and seem sturdy - except for the battery box...." Read more
"...They were thrilled at what they were creating (and impressing the adults) with the fans, lights and sounds...." Read more
Customers find the directions in the science fundamentals kit easy to understand and learn. They say the projects are made well and the instructions are detailed with many illustrations. Customers also say the kit is easy to build and teach the theory of electricity. They mention that the ease of installation of each piece gave them the confidence to experiment in each project. Customers mention that there are no wires or instructions to read, making it easy to experiment on your own.
"The granddaughters love this. Simple but very instructive for the girls!" Read more
"...Pro- easy directions and appealing for kids. Great beginning science thing.Con- the battery pack is stupidly fragile...." Read more
"This is an easy way to teach the theory of electricity to younger ones and hopefully spark an interest...." Read more
"...The instructions are very clear and it's quite durable...." Read more
Customers find the circuits in the science fundamentals kit to be a great introduction to circuit building and understanding electricity. They also say it's an engaging way to explain electronics in a basic, hands-on way. Customers also say the kit is a good introduction to STEM for younger kids and a way for adults to learn electrical basics.
"...about young children learning about electricity is that it is so darn logical. It is very linear, and it promotes analytical thinking processes...." Read more
"...this seems to be a great introduction to the basics." Read more
"...It is a very cool concept but for young kids its not so durable...." Read more
"...Its a great and engageing way to explain electronics in a basic, hands on way. A few things to mention here:..." Read more
Customers like the science fundamentals kit. They say it makes a great gift for boys who love building mechanisms. Some customers also say it's an entertaining and educational Christmas gift.
"...Great STEM beginner gift" Read more
"Super entertaining Christmas gifts for nearly 9-year-old (Jr. set) and 6-year-old twins (beginner sets each)...." Read more
"...Great gift!" Read more
"...It was a great birthday gift." Read more
Customers find the science fundamentals kit has lots of options and combinations to build. They say the kit has enough pieces to make it interesting without being overwhelming. Customers also say the book has nice projects for kids to try out. They mention the kit can be added onto with other kits for future gifts and the booklet has nice project ideas.
"...This kit has enough to get them started and will work well with expanded kits later." Read more
"...He loved the light and sound show. You can configure many light features. I can’t wait to purchase more of these kits as he gets older." Read more
"...components can be assembled in a variety of ways and the booklet has nice projects for kids to try out...." Read more
"...21 combinations to build. Gave it to him yesterday morning and he could hardly stop to eat at mealtimes. Played with it again today...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the performance of the science fundamentals kit. Some mention it works well, is durable, and effective. However, others say that two of the pieces stopped working after one trip through the book.
"...He played with it for a few times but the light/fan stopped working consistently then a few weeks later the battery pack cover came loose and now..." Read more
"...This kit has enough to get them started and will work well with expanded kits later." Read more
"Some of the items (like the light with cover) just stopped working after a very light use...." Read more
"...This product is very durable and works as it says! I cant wait to buy more of these kits" Read more
Customers are mixed about the value of the science fundamentals kit. Some mention that it's fun and good for the money, while others say that it is not worth the money. They also say that the concept is cool, but the actual product is not that interesting and is disappointing.
"This is neat and a great product for a great price. Highly recommend!!" Read more
"...Not worth the money to replace imo. We just borrowed an LED from another set." Read more
"...But overall great value for the money." Read more
"It’s a cool concept but it seems quite overpriced to be honest. I would say $25 tops maybe 15 would be better...." Read more
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We received the requested replacement parts in the mail! There was no confirmation or notification from the seller regarding receipt of our request but the items showed up in the mail in time for Christmas stocking stuffers. THANK YOU! Kids still play with this toy and I’ve purchased a much larger set since then that they absolutely love!
Bought this for our son and he absolutely LOVED it! He played with it for a few times but the light/fan stopped working consistently then a few weeks later the battery pack cover came loose and now the CD10 piece light is lose so it won’t turn on. We’ve tried contacting customer service and completed their replacement product request but with no response. I’m not sure how best to get ahold of the replacement parts and that’s very unfortunate bc it really is a great toy. I was planning to get the expanded sets for Christmas but given the poor or lack of customer service, will not be moving forward with that.
Other than the customer service component, I would highly recommend the product as it’s a great starting point for younger minds to learn about circuits and electricity.
Pro- easy directions and appealing for kids. Great beginning science thing.
Con- the battery pack is stupidly fragile. Mine was broken gave it as a Christmas present so that wasn’t worth the returning it’s just disappointing for an otherwise great gift
Reviewed in the United States on December 26, 2023
Pro- easy directions and appealing for kids. Great beginning science thing.
Con- the battery pack is stupidly fragile. Mine was broken gave it as a Christmas present so that wasn’t worth the returning it’s just disappointing for an otherwise great gift
I didn't have any issues with the components not working out of the box. I checked every component with a DMM and they all checked out.
This kit doesn't go into any circuit theory (a little bit would be nice) but it is definitely an attention grabber and fun as heck for the kids. I will be buying the next model up for my nephew!
I wish the variations would be a bit more different, some of them feel very much the same, just a different light for example. But overall great value for the money.
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Reviewed in Brazil on December 3, 2022
It was a present from Santa so just got around to taking a look. It's well built and the instructions are easy to follow, my son had to be prised off his PC to play with this, but did enjoy it. He was soon able to build the models and it gave him a great sense of achievement.
He wants to take it to school and show his friends which is great, too early to see if his interest will last but hope it does as I like it as well and want to get bigger sets!