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Standard Squishy Circuits Kit - Explore Electrical Circuits with Play Dough - STEM Science Kits for Kids Age 8-12 - Fun and Educational at Home, Classroom, Camp, and More!
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Brand | Squishy Circuits |
Material | Dough |
Recommended Uses For Product | Science Toy, Electricity Kit, STEM Toy |
Product Care Instructions | Hand Wash Only |
Special Feature | Short Circuit Protection |
Included Components | Conductive Dough |
Item Weight | 750 Grams |
Number of Items | 1 |
About this item
- STEM Learning Tool: This kit uses conductive and insulating modeling dough to teach the basics of electrical circuits in a fun, hands-on way. Bring your play dough creations to life!
- Limitless Possibilities: Example projects are in the box, and many more are free online. A cute, colorful caterpillar, a light-up robot,or a beeping elephant. What will you create?
- Ready to Build: Includes a battery holder, piezoelectric (beeping) buzzer, 25 LEDs, 3 tubs of conductive dough, and 1 tub of insulating dough. Recipes to make more dough are provided!
- Toys that are Educational: A perfect blend of play and learning. Through trial and error, critical thinking, & problem-solving, kids will be entertained and engage in engineering thought processes.
- Safe: Designed with safety in mind, Squishy Circuits exceeds toy safety regulations. It has been used in homes and schools around the world with thousands of experimenting hands of all ages.
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Product information
Brand | Squishy Circuits |
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Material | Dough |
Recommended Uses For Product | Science Toy, Electricity Kit, STEM Toy |
Product Care Instructions | Hand Wash Only |
Special Feature | Short Circuit Protection |
Included Components | Conductive Dough |
Item Weight | 750 Grams |
Number of Items | 1 |
Product Dimensions | 15 x 15 x 4 inches |
Item Weight | 1.65 pounds |
Country of Origin | USA |
ASIN | B01KVVIKEK |
Item model number | Standard Kit |
Manufacturer recommended age | 8 - 12 years |
Best Sellers Rank | #48,111 in Toys & Games (See Top 100 in Toys & Games) #541 in Educational Science Kits |
Customer Reviews |
4.5 out of 5 stars |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Manufacturer | Squishy Circuits store |
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What is Squishy Circuits?
Squishy Circuits uses conductive and insulating dough to teach the basics of electrical circuits, a perfect blend of play and learning!
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Fun for all Ages
Designed for elementary-aged students, Squishy Circuits encourages engineering concepts, creativity, and independent thinking.
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What Will You Create?
Sample projects are included in the box and there are many more online. But, with dough there are no limits! Let your imagination soar!
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Home, School, Camp, and More!
Squishy Circuits has been used in schools, libraries, camps, and homes in over 40 countries!. Join in on the hands-on fun!
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How Did Squishy Circuits Start?
Squishy Circuits was developed in 2011 in the Playful Learning Lab at the University of St. Thomas. Dr. AnnMarie Thomas, the founder of the lab, developed a method for using doughs to teach electrical circuits in a new way.
What is the History Behind the Squishy Circuits Kits?
Following AnnMarie's TED talk on Squishy Circuits, there was an influx of inquiries about pre-assembled kits. In response, the Squishy Circuits team began offering kits for sale, and a decade later, the current kits deliver the most optimal Squishy Circuits experience to date.
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Product Description
About Squishy Circuits
Unleash your creativity with Squishy Circuits—a versatile learning experience for ages 8+. Originating from the Playful Learning Lab at the University of St. Thomas in St. Paul, Minnesota, this innovative approach to teaching electrical circuits employs conductive and insulating dough, captivating students in classrooms, homes, libraries, and museums globally. Mold, squish, and sculpt the dough while exploring the intersections of science, technology, engineering, and art.
Squishy Circuits utilizes circuit-building materials to impart fundamental electricity concepts. Powered by a 4-AA battery pack, the conductive dough lights up LEDs and activates buzzers, providing a hands-on learning adventure. Rest assured, our kits surpass toy safety standards for ages 8 and up.
Embrace your inner scientist and embark on a captivating journey with Squishy Circuits!
Need a creative idea?
Included in the kit are several projects to get you started. However, for a wider range of creative possibilities, be sure to explore our website, where you'll find an array of additional projects and free tutorials!
Standard Kit
Let your imagination soar.
The Standard Kit includes everything you need to get started with your own creative sculptures. The Standard Kit comes with a battery holder, three 3.5-ounce containers of conductive dough, one 3.5-ounce containers of insulating dough , 25 LED in 5 colors, and a beeper.
- STEM or STEAM activities,
- children’s gifts
- classrooms & homeschool lessons
- science fairs
- makerspaces
- libraries
- educational camps
- & more!!
Beep Boop!
Learn how to power up your robot with glowing eyes & sound at the touch of a button.
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LEDs | 15 - (5 each or Red, Green, Blue) | 25 - (5 each of Red, Green, Blue, Yellow, and White) | 40 - (5 each of Red, Green, Blue, Yellow, White, Orange, Purple, and Color Changing) | 80 - (10 each of Red, Green, Blue, Yellow, White, Orange, Purple, and Color Changing) | |
Buzzer | 1 - Piezoelectric | 1 - Piezoelectric, 1 - Mechanical | 10 - Piezoelectric | ||
Motor | 1 - Motor with Fan | 10 - Motor with Fan | |||
Conductive Dough | 1 - 7oz Container (Color Varies) | 3 - 3.5oz Containers (Red, Green, and Blue) | 7 - 7oz Containers (Red, Green, Blue, Yellow, Orange Purple, and Black) | 7 - 7oz Containers (Red, Green, Blue, Yellow, Orange Purple, and Black) | |
Insulating Dough | 1 - 3.5oz Containers (White) | 1 - 7oz Containers (White) | 1 - 7oz Containers (White) | ||
Battery Holder | 1 - Standard Battery Holder | 1 - Standard Battery Holder | 1 - Deluxe Battery Holder | 10 - Standard Battery Holder | |
Other | 1 - Switch | 10 - Switch, 1 - Curriculum Guide |
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Customers like the quality, performance, and appearance of the toy and game. They mention that it's very educational disguised as fun, and is a great addition to the classroom. Customers also appreciate the videos on the website are very helpful, and that the kit is able to work perfectly right away. They appreciate the vibrant colors and the fact that it is reusable. However, some customers dislike the dryness of the product.
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Customers find the teaching aspect of the product to be educational. They mention it's fun and a great way to learn about electricity. It's a good addition to the classroom and able to use their creativity and problem solving skills. It is a fun and educational product that sparked their imaginations.
"...enjoyed it, easily learned by using it and their imaginations are definitely sparked. Give it a try...." Read more
"This is a great product for teaching closed circuits. I purchased SquishyCircuits for my students in an after school STEM program...." Read more
"Love these products! So cool and great for my classroom. Kids love them!" Read more
"This is an interesting concept to explain to kids how circuits work...." Read more
Customers like the quality of the product. They say it is a great idea, a wonderful kit, and a nice starter kit. They have also mentioned that they have fun molding the dough and creating closed circuits, and that the conductive dough offers a good opportunity to try different layouts and be creative.
"...Lots of different things to do and has been fun for my 6 and 9 year olds as well as some 30 somethings...." Read more
"...They have enjoyed molding the dough and creating closed circuits...." Read more
"This was a great kit...." Read more
"...Really, in retrospect it's not that great of a concept...." Read more
Customers find the product easy to use. They mention that it's a great starting point and a good electronics early learning tool for children in Grades 2 to 4. Customers also appreciate the videos on the website, which are very helpful. Overall, customers are satisfied with the ease of use of the product.
"I really like this product. My students enjoyed it, easily learned by using it and their imaginations are definitely sparked...." Read more
"Bought for a science fair. Easy project with good instructions. My daughter liked it!" Read more
"...This is a good introduction. Eventually, you can source the materials from other vendors and make your own kits." Read more
"...This kit is fun for both adults and children and is a great way to learn about electricity in a safe and creative way!" Read more
Customers are satisfied with the performance of the product. They say it works perfectly, is more usable right away, and teaches students about circuits in a fun and exciting way.
"...this kit for teaching basic electrical concepts and how circuits work in a fun way...." Read more
"...I like that this makes it more usable right away. I also like the lack of noise makers in this kit. :-)" Read more
"Everything included works as advertised. Great for my son's science project." Read more
"Worked perfectly. Teaching students about circuits was fun and exciting." Read more
Customers like the appearance of the toy and games. They mention it looks great, cool, and is a creative gift. Customers also appreciate the vibrant colors and that it does not stain hands.
"Love these products! So cool and great for my classroom. Kids love them!" Read more
"...The colors are nice and vibrant but does not stain the hands. Hopefully the softness stays around long enough to make it worth the money...." Read more
"Product looks great, but it misleading. Looks like it comes with the non-conductive dough, but it does not...." Read more
"Creative gift!" Read more
Customers are mixed about the durability of the product. Some mention that the components in the kit are very durable, while others say that they are not very durable and that the battery packs started to break shortly after the propellor blades started to come apart as well.
"...She mostly just likes to smush it in her hands but it seems to hold up really well. The colors are nice and vibrant but does not stain the hands...." Read more
"...The battery packs have all cracked and the contacts pop out of the casings and are nearly impossible to get them to stay back in without needing 2..." Read more
"...Everyone loves Squishy Circuits! The components in the kit are very durable and the carry case makes it super easy to carry...." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the dryness of the playdough. They mention that the play dough came dried out and the circuit did not work so well at the beginning.
"The playdough came kind of dry and the circuit did not work so well at the beginning...." Read more
"...complaint is that the white insulating dough came packaged hard and dry. I tried adding some water, but it just crumbled like sand...." Read more
"disappointing as the dough came dried out and it couldnt be molded so no fun for kids" Read more
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I think it's a great concept, but needs refinement to make it enjoyable for children.