This page will give you some ideas of materials to use and how to use them in different ways.

Possible Materials

– Robotics kits – Dash & Dot, Mindstorms, Sphero, etc.

– Snap Circuits

– Lego (basic kits are the best, plus we have Technic and Chain Reactions for more advanced work)

– Tinkertoys

– magnets

– old electronics and items to take apart

– batteries

– wires

– LEDs (like I used in our circuit bugs)

– Play dough (conductive and insulating are great for circuit building too!)

– alligator clips

– tinfoil

– pipe cleaners

– scissors

– paper

– markers

– paper tubes

– tooth picks

– pool noodles

– cups

– clothespins

– tape

– glue

– stapler

– elastic bands

– string

– popsicle sticks

– plastic and Styrofoam cups

– straws

– egg cartons

– tooth picks

– rubber balls

– tape measure

– ruler

– card board

– toilet paper and paper towel tubes

– wood blocks

– screws

– nails

– hammer

– screw drivers

– washers

There is probably a dozen more things you could add to the list! But at least this is a start for things to include in a tinker space. Remember to keep it age and skill level appropriate. Adult supervision is always recommended!

Innovative ways to use paper