Gears Building Set - Robots in Motion
The blue one goes there, the yellow one there, the green one here - and then you put the wheels on, and they click together, and then it's a crane, no, a tracked vehicle, no, a tank, no, a...
Your child's creativity is going to go wild when you open this lovely building set from Learning Resources.Â
The set has 116 pieces that can be put together in all sorts of ways. It's pure "open-ended play", which is a modern concept in the world of play and learning. Open-ended play means your child is free to design, invent, and build without instructions or rules and let their imagination and creativity soar. If you prefer, you can also use the included guide to build beautiful robots with moving parts.
The many pieces snap together like gears with interlocking teeth.Â
This set teaches your child about gears and cogwheels, which helps them understand how a wide range of common machines and vehicles work. Gears are a popular method for transmitting power or movement from one part of a machine to another.Â
This set is compatible with all the other sets in the Gears! Gears! Gears! series
What makes this product special
Toys for learning through play
Play is essential for children’s learning, well-being, and development. Through play, children learn about themselves and the world around them.
Play helps children:
• stay curious
• focus and become absorbed in what they're doing
• take on age-appropriate challenges
• build confidence
We believe children learn best by doing things for themselves:
• by making mistakes
• by getting messy
• by falling down and getting back up again
Resilience, confidence, and courage grow through experience, one small step at a time.
That's why we carefully choose toys that encourage independence, imagination, movement, and social skills — offering just the right balance of support, freedom, and opportunities to grow.
Carefully selected toys
We carefully handpick every toy from the vast world of toys available today. The only toys that make it into our range are ones we'd be happy to give our own children.
Every toy at ToyAcademy should:
• support learning through play
• be made from durable, high-quality materials
• be safe and enjoyable for children to play with
20 years of experience as parents and professionals
We're a Danish company founded in 2005, and we're parents too. We know what it's like to want the very best toys for your children.
Our mission is clear:
Toys should support children’s development, well-being, and confidence through play.
90-day returns
Shop with peace of mind — especially when buying gifts.
You have 90 days to return your purchase, giving you extra flexibility and peace of mind.
If you happen to choose the wrong toy, you can easily exchange it or return it.
What makes this product special
The blue one goes there, the yellow one there, the green one here - and then you put the wheels on, and they click together, and then it's a crane, no, a tracked vehicle, no, a tank, no, a...
Your child's creativity is going to go wild when you open this lovely building set from Learning Resources.Â
The set has 116 pieces that can be put together in all sorts of ways. It's pure "open-ended play", which is a modern concept in the world of play and learning. Open-ended play means your child is free to design, invent, and build without instructions or rules and let their imagination and creativity soar. If you prefer, you can also use the included guide to build beautiful robots with moving parts.
The many pieces snap together like gears with interlocking teeth.Â
This set teaches your child about gears and cogwheels, which helps them understand how a wide range of common machines and vehicles work. Gears are a popular method for transmitting power or movement from one part of a machine to another.Â
This set is compatible with all the other sets in the Gears! Gears! Gears! series
Suitable for children aged 5 yrs. to 9 yrs.Science is not necessarily something difficult and complicated that adults tinker with in distant laboratories or offices. STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) play activities and experiments are proof of that. The conventional boundaries between natural science, technology, engineering, and mathematics are removed, and your child gets to be at the centre of the learning process through experiments and play.
The activity is great for your child's well-being and ability to learn new things:
- Develops and supports your child's logical thinking skills.
- A fun way to improve problem solving abilities through play.
- This activity lets your child build hands-on experience with cause/effect through play.
| Item number | 21-LER9228 |
|---|---|
| Age | 5 yrs. , 6 yrs. , 7 yrs. , 8 yrs. , 9 yrs. |
| Function | Fine motor skills, Hand-eye coordination, Concentration, Logical thinking, Curiosity, Observation, Problem-solving, Patience, Cause and effect |
| Material | Plastic |
| Maintenance | Wipe with a damp cloth |
| Instructions/rules | English, French, Spanish, German |
Do you know Learning Resources?
As their name suggests, it's important for Learning Resources to provide children with materials that make learning fun.In particular, STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) is at the centre at Learning Resources. For example, your child can learn about coding, doing experiments, exploring their world, and building robots. For educators and teachers, Learning Resources is a learning goldmine. Sorting animals, math games, and coding dinosaurs can really shake things up in the classroom.
See our selection from Learning Resources here.
Delivery time: 2-4 business days
We aim to ship your order as quickly as possible. In most cases, you’ll receive it within 2-4 business days. Occasionally, minor delays may occur.
Please note: During busy periods, such as Christmas or Black Friday, delivery times may be slightly longer.
Returns
You have 90 days to return your purchase. That gives you extra peace of mind, especially when buying gifts. If you happen to choose the wrong toy, you can easily exchange it or return it.
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