Four challenging STEM puzzles for kids
A tactile approach to STEM. (Amazon/)It’s only 9 a.m. and your kids are already bored. With these four great puzzles, you can do keep your family entertained without feeling a bit guilty. Occupy kids for hours with these hands-on lessons in engineering, geometry, logic, physics, and problem-solving. You might even want to join in the fun.Put young minds in gear. (Amazon/)The act of building this hand-cranked 3D puzzle requires popping out the pieces from laser-cut wooden sheets and carefully assembling them. It’s a great way to understand how simple machines function, and to witness the laws of mechanics in action. Teens ages 14 and up can spend hours transforming the 233 components into a living sculpture that’s about 10 inches in height and looks great on a bookshelf or desk.So many ways to get it wrong. (Amazon/)Kids aged 8 and up—as well as adults—can grow their visual-spatial skills while working...