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product_id: 529485815
title: "Learning Resources STEM Explorers Machine Makers - 60 Pieces, Ages 5+, Building Montessori Toys, Engineering Activities, Fine Motor Skills"
brand: "learning resources"
price: "€ 78.16"
currency: EUR
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reviews_count: 13
category: "Learning Resources"
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# 9 real-world STEM challenges builds critical thinking & problem solving 60-piece versatile kit Learning Resources STEM Explorers Machine Makers - 60 Pieces, Ages 5+, Building Montessori Toys, Engineering Activities, Fine Motor Skills

**Brand:** learning resources
**Price:** € 78.16
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> ⚙️ Build the future today — where play meets real-world engineering!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Learning Resources STEM Explorers Machine Makers - 60 Pieces, Ages 5+, Building Montessori Toys, Engineering Activities, Fine Motor Skills by learning resources
- **How much does it cost?** € 78.16 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.nl](https://www.desertcart.nl/products/529485815-learning-resources-stem-explorers-machine-makers-60-pieces-ages-5)

## Best For

- learning resources enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted learning resources brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Hands-On STEM Mastery:** Engage with 9 dynamic engineering challenges inspired by real-world machines.
- • **Critical Thinking in Action:** Test, tweak, and refine designs to sharpen problem-solving skills early on.
- • **Perfect for Young Innovators:** Designed for ages 5+, fostering foundational STEM skills through play.
- • **Award-Winning Educational Fun:** Trusted by parents and educators to inspire lifelong learning and creativity.
- • **Creative Engineering Playground:** Build satellites, cranes, rovers, and more with 60 durable, BPA-free pieces.

## Overview

The Learning Resources STEM Explorers Machine Makers set is a 60-piece, BPA-free STEM building kit designed for kids aged 5 and up. Featuring 9 hands-on challenges inspired by real-world machines like satellite dishes and space rovers, it promotes critical thinking, problem solving, and foundational engineering skills. Compatible with other Gears! Gears! Gears! sets, this award-winning educational toy combines durable materials with engaging activities to spark creativity and STEM success from an early age.

## Description

Set learning in motion with these moving STEM machines! Kids learn the science behind real-world machines as they build twisting, turning STEM creations with the STEM Explorers Machine Makers set from Learning Resources. Inspired by real-world physics and engineering, this STEM building toy’s 9 STEM challenges help kids learn the fundamental mechanical principles of all kinds of specialized equipment—use real-world techniques to build your own miniature satellite dish, space rover, crane, and more! As they test and tweak their STEM kit creations, kids will also hone the critical thinking and problem solving skills that are essential to STEM success. This 60-piece STEM building toy includes all of the gears, pulleys, belt drives, and connectors needed to build simple machines, as well as 10 activity cards packed with challenges. Better yet, the STEM Explorers Machine Makers set also works with all Gears! Gears! Gears! sets for even more building fun. Science. Technology. Engineering. Mathematics. STEM help us bring the future home today. That's why Learning Resources is dedicated to helping kids get an early start on these essential skills. From building sets grounded in the fundamentals of engineering to coding robots designed for kids as young as 4, our award-winning educational toys unlock the 21st-century STEM skills they need to succeed today and tomorrow. Made from durable, BPA-free plastic, our science toys are ready for years of learning fun at home or in the classroom. We're Learning Resources, and learning is where we play. With nearly 40 years of experience, our family-owned company’s mission is founded on offering kids educational toys for infinite inspiration to succeed in school and beyond. From ABCs and 123s to fine motor and STEM, our award-winning educational toys help kids discover countless ways to develop a lifelong love of learning while they build new skills. In 2022, Learning Resources expanded this dedication to learning and enrichment with Brightkins, a line of interactive pet training tools and toys that help families discover bright ways for pets to play! Learn more about how we turn a childhood love of play into a lifelong love of learning with a visit to our brand store today.

Review: Endless possibilities! - We love this toy! My five year old enjoys building the provided ideas and making his own inventions. They’re easy to use and get creative with!
Review: Perfect gift - Perfect holiday gift for my nephew. He lies to tinker with things and is great at following the direction cards. Kept him busy and engaged

## Features

- Solve STEM Challenges: Kids build their own twisting, turning machines as they solve this STEM building toy’s 9 STEM challenges!
- Inspired By Real-World Engineering: Whether they're building a satellite dish, crane, space rover, or other machine, kids learn fundamental principles of physics and engineering as they play with this STEM kit!
- Build Critical Thinking Skills: As they test and tweak their designs, kids will also use this STEM building toy to build essential critical thinking and problem solving skills!
- Ages and Stages: Specially designed with little ones in mind, this STEM toy for kids helps little ones as young as 5 build essential engineering and other STEM skills!
- Give the Gift of Learning: Whether you’re shopping for holidays, birthdays, or just because, award-winning educational toys from Learning Resources help you discover new learning fun every time you give a gift!
- Learning is Where We Play: Discover how we turn a childhood love of play into a lifelong love of learning with a visit to our brand store!

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B0C47WG5KH |
| Best Sellers Rank | #42,526 in Toys & Games ( See Top 100 in Toys & Games ) #1,549 in Toy Building Sets |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (215) |
| Item Weight | 15.2 ounces |
| Item model number | LER9462 |
| Language | English |
| Manufacturer | Learning Resources |
| Manufacturer recommended age | 5 - 8 years |
| Product Dimensions | 9.1 x 10.9 x 3.5 inches |
| Release date | May 2, 2023 |

## Images

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Endless possibilities!
*by K***A on May 30, 2025*

We love this toy! My five year old enjoys building the provided ideas and making his own inventions. They’re easy to use and get creative with!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Perfect gift
*by E***N on August 4, 2025*

Perfect holiday gift for my nephew. He lies to tinker with things and is great at following the direction cards. Kept him busy and engaged

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Affordable and fun
*by K***Y on July 19, 2024*

Got this for my nephew and he loved it. It’s an affordable version of a very pricy gears game, and for the price it’s well made and fun.

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*Last updated: 2026-03-12*