STEM

Unleash creativity with the Melissa & Doug Movie Projector. Kids can build their own working animation projector and explore the science of light and optics through engaging hands-on projects.

Features:

• Build a miniature movie theater with a working animation projector.
• Easy-to-follow instructions guide kids aged 8+ through independent project assembly.
• Explore light, optics, and the human eye while wiring circuits and creating moving pictures.
• Includes an Innovation Booklet for extended learning and interactive play.
• A portion of sales supports The Whitney Workshop, blending art, science, and invention for all ages.

Encourage hands-on STEM learning with the Innovation Academy Moving Rings project. Kids can engineer a machine with a vibrating motor that sends rings zooming up and down two poles, while exploring the principles of sound and vibrations. Designed for children ages 8 and older, this kit includes illustrated instructions for independent assembly and an Innovation Booklet for extended learning. A portion of sales supports The Whitney Workshop, which blends art, science, and invention.

Features:

• Build a working machine with a vibrating motor to send rings up and down poles, exploring sound and vibrations.
• Includes all materials, hardware, screwdriver, instruction booklet, collectible Innovation Academy seal, 8 plastic rings, and backer card. Requires 2 AA batteries (not included).
• Encourages open-ended exploration and hands-on experimentation with STEM principles.
• Supports The Whitney Workshop, which teaches art, science, and invention projects.
• Recommended Age: 8+ years

Let your little one have a fun and educational playtime with the Melissa & Doug Innovation Academy.

Features:

• Comes with an Innovation Booklet to help enhance your child's interactive learning
• Easy-to-follow illustrated instructions help kids do their projects independently
• Encourages hands-on exploration and experimentation
• Promotes STEM learning in a fun and engaging way
• Suitable for ages 8 years and up

Build and illuminate a working model of the sun, earth, and moon with the Melissa & Doug Innovation Academy Planetary Orbiter. Explore astronomy, lunar phases, and seasonal changes with this engaging STEM project.

Features:

• Includes materials and hardware for building, screwdriver, instruction booklet, and collectible Innovation Academy seal
• Requires 2 AA batteries (not included)
• Teaches astronomy, lunar phases, and seasonal changes
• Encourages hands-on exploration and experimentation
• Portion of sales supports The Whitney Workshop, blending art, science, and invention
• Suitable for ages 8 to 12.

Explore the chilly side of color science with Crayola Color Chemistry: Arctic Edition! This kit includes instructions for 50 winter-themed experiments, allowing kids to set up their own arctic lab and discover the secrets of colors using Crayola products. Create snow globes, crystal effects, magic water beads, and more with supplies for 18 experiments and instructions for 32 additional activities.

Features:

• Chemistry set for kids: Includes 50 winter science experiments
• 50 colorful science experiments: 18 out-of-the-box experiments with supplies included and instructions for 32 more
• Designed by experts: Science projects created by real Crayola scientists
• Easy activities for kids: Simple instructions for kids to follow, with adult supervision recommended
• Safe and non-toxic:
• Promotes STEAM/STEM learning and safe for kids ages 7 and up.