Electricity for Kids
Electricity for kids is fun and games related to electricity can introduce kids to the world of electricity and electronics. With electricity games, children learn about circuits, how electricity is generated and about the various sources of electricity. They also learn about different components used in electric circuits such as batteries, electrodes, switches, etc. A good electricity game can turn your kid into a little engineer and can encourage him or her to learn more about electricity. It can also spark in your child a broader interest in physics and science.
Electricity games usually include a circuit and circuit components and devices such as wires, switches, light bulbs and many other devices. They also include a manual that teach kids about electricity and that contain instructions and a long list of projects that children can work on. It is worth pointing out that they are also very safe (using very low voltage) as they specifically designed for kids. So you don’t have to worry about the safety of these games. Actually even preschool children can participate in some of the electricity projects proposed and they usually tend to be fascinated by them.
Electricity for kids kits
Snap Circuits Junior |
There are many electricity for kids kits that you can get. Snap Circuit Junior introduces kids to the world of electricity and electronics. Kids learn about circuits by snapping together circuit parts on a plastic grid. They work with wires, switches, batteries, electrodes, light bulbs, etc and they learn about the theories of electricity including conductivity. The kit includes a manual with instructions and nice illustrations, and a long list of projects to work on. Examples of projects: a door alarm, a voice-controlled lamp, a two-speed fan, and more.
Elenco also has a kit called the Green Alternative Energy Kit which has won many awards (ages 8 - 15, buy on Amazon here). It is focused on green energy and teaches kids how electricity can be generated using green sources. A great way to educate kids about the importance of green energy and how it works. Projects include generating electricity using a windmill, solar power and hydroelectric energy.
We also recommend Jumping into Electricity by the Magic School Bus (ages 5 - 10, buy on Amazon here). In this game, children learn about electricity, atoms and the nature of electricity. They create lightning bolts, static electricity, make objects (balloons, water, hair etc) move with electric currents. They also work on electric circuits, switches and light bulbs. The kit includes a book with a number of fun and interesting projects that children can work on. The game received a lot of positive reviews from parents which another reason why we recommend it.
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RECOMMENDED AGE: 8 - 15
SKILLS: PHYSICS, ELECTRICITY
• With Snap Circuits Jr, kids learn about electricity and electronics.
• Electricity game that won many awards.
• Best seller among the physics science kits.
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Snap Circuits Jr review
The Elenco snap circuits introduce kids to the world of electricity and electronics. Kids learn about circuits, the various components used in electronic circuits including wires, switches, batteries, electrodes, light bulbs, etc. They also learn about the theories of electricity including conductivity, etc.The toy includes 30 circuit parts that easily snap together on a plastic grid. Therefore, it is not too complicated to play with and kids don't get confused with loose wires and components. The Elenco electronics are also very safe: they use low voltage and are designed for children.
The Elenco snap circuits include a manual with instructions, nice illustrations and a long list of projects (over 100) for children to work on. Examples of projects: a door alarm, a voice-controlled lamp, a two-speed fan, and more. What we also like is that the list starts with easy projects that become more and more difficult as kids progress through the list.
When they have worked on all the projects and have become familiar with them, kids can move on to more difficult versions of the Elenco snap circuits. The other versions are the SC-300, Snap Circuits Pro and Snap Circuits Extreme which contain additional parts and more complicated projects.
By the way, Elenco has other electronic circuits for kids that we recommend including the Green Alternative Energy Kit (ages 8-15) which teaches kids about green energy and how electricity can be generated using green sources. For example, electricity is generated using a windmill, solar power and hydroelectric energy.
Overall, this educational toy can help your kid better understand electricity and electronics and the laws of electricity. It can also help in his or her physics classes (related to electricity and circuits) as kids learn about closed circuits, conductivity, switches, electrodes, etc. This kit can also spark in him or her a broader interest in physics and science!
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