I try to sneak educational activities into my kids’ lives whenever I get a chance. Just ask my kids who complain to their father every time we go on a trip, “Don’t let Mom take us anywhere educational! This is supposed to be a vacation!” Obviously, my plans succeed better sometimes than others. I’ve spent a lot of time (and money) on toys that encourage learning over the years and one brand I keep returning to is Eitech. Their steel construction sets come in a variety of skill sets, from beginner to adult, and each kit ranges in the number of pieces from 100 to 1000. Even better, the sets encourage the entire family to participate in the construction.
Eitech is based in Germany, where the sets are designed, engineered and manufactured. We received a set from their new American line to try, the new Eitech® Run and Roll Marble Construction set. Designed for ages 10+, this set can be built into at least two designs that promote different mechanical functions. We had mastered basic Eitech sets in the past, so I decided the kids would be up to the challenge of trying this set, which has over 1400 pieces. One of the great things about Eitech products is the detailed instructions, so I knew we would have no surprises and frustrations with the building process.
Because of time constraints on our schedule, we are still in the building process, but this set will be huge when we are finished. It stands over 2 feet tall and has over sixteen feet of winding track. The pieces are sturdy and well-made too. Believe me, if you ever accidentally step on one of the pieces with bare feet in a darkened room, you will agree! While the set does take 2 AA batteries, which are not included, to run, if you don’t have them on hand when you start construction, you’ll probably have enough time to purchase them before construction is complete.
If you are a homeschool parent or looking for a science fair project, these kits are amazing tools to introduce kids to science and math skills without pressure. The kids will think they are having fun, but will be learning concepts like hand and eye coordination, basic principles of engineering and mechanics, problem solving and critical thinking. The kids also helped my daughter develop an interest in science and math, her two most loathed subjects, making me one happy mom.
If you are new to the Eitech kits, I suggest starting the kids with one of the basic sets before attempting this one. Also, the pieces are small and could be a choking hazard for children under three. Eitech has encouraged my kids’ curiosity, improved their building skills and given us fun activities to do during family time. Needless to say, this former teacher and homeschool mom is a big fan.
My favorite is the Eitech Exclusive Cranes Construction Set. So neat!
I like the Eitech® Beginner Race Car Construction Set
The Eitech Classic Ferris Wheel Construction set looks awesome!
Wow, we love eitech products. My favorite is the train kit. I would love to win.
The ferris wheel looks like fun, as do the marble ones!
Oh wow. What a cool prize. I would love to win this for the kids.
The kids i babysit would love this. They really like educational toys, as long as they don’t realize they’re learning something.
Mom of 8 here, my kids would LOVE this! Thank you for the chance.
I picked the robot set
I like the DELUXE MOTORIZED CRANE set.
The classic eitech ferris wheel is amazing!
I like the radio controlled pickup truck
I love the Eitech® Exclusive Cranes Construction Set. I think my kids would love building this and playing with it.
Eitech® Beginner 10-Model Construction Set
That looks really neat. A fun way to learn.
Look like a fun toy! Also very education looks like you can create with this for hours!
This looks like something one of my boys would enjoy. I swear he’s going to be an engineer!
This looks complicated, yet so cool at the same time. My son would love this.
This looks like so much fun. My son has a birthday coming up. I might have to get him this.
This looks like so much fun! My son, who is really into building and creating right now, would love this. He and his dad would have a great time!
This is totally up my son’s alley. He loves building and how things work
Oh what fun. This will definitely make for an awesome added excitement for kids and learning!
My husband wants to do something like this with our girls. We will probably get one when the girls get a little older.
Wow, this is really cool! My kids love marble runs and construction sets, and this looks like a perfect combination of both.
That looks so cool! It’d be a ton of fun building it up and playing with it.
This looks perfect for my family. My husband, I mean son would love this! lol
We homeschool, so I love to find things like this for my son. He is really good with Legos, so I think he would do awesome with this!
Forget the kid, I would love this. I love to put together projects. My son will just have to watch. 🙂
Oh, wow. That looks so amazingly fun. Definitely a great way to learn!
Really cool! That’s a wonderful way to teach kids about science and creativity!
This reminds me of the old Erector sets that I saw when I was a kid! I think those things are so cool!
My little scientists would really enjoy this! And, like you, I want to encourage math and science.
Woah, that is really cool! My kiddos love building so I know they would really enjoy this. Making learning fun is a great way for them to become life-long learners.
How cool is that!! My kids would love making stuff with the Eitech.
That is a really neat set! My older son would love this, right up his alley!
Wow high tech there!!! Great for those who like to sit and do tedious things. My grandson would.
Anything that makes science fun for kids gets an “A” in my book. This looks very cool.
That’s pretty impressive! I think it would be a challenge for me to put together.
This does look like a neat way to learn about science! Will be looking forward to the giveaway!
This looks like so much fun. I think I would buy this for myself. That’s not odd right?
This looks like a ton of fun, science always ends up being a favorite with kids; it’s always so interesting!
This project looks like a lot of fun! My husband actually enjoys assembling things like this and would have a blast bonding and playing with the kids too.
Wow this looks pretty cool! Like for sure something my kids would love! We have been loving science lately!
It looks like you and the kids will be very busy with that set. I’d probably start crying. Too many pieces confuse me.
We love hands on science fun. My kids would dig this a lot.
My daughter and husband love to build things like this! I will have to share this company with them, thanks!
This looks really cool. My husband and son would have so much fun building it.
WOW that looks like tons of fun and lots of pieces! i’m sure the kids love it.
Oh wow my son would really love this! I’m going to check it out!
Looks like a family thing to work together on, this can be a ton of fun. Very cool set, but not sure how we enter.
We have two eiTech kits here, a motorcycle and a train. I thought they were the coolest kits we’ve ever owned. They were definitely fun to make with the kids!
That is so cool! It looks like a ton of fun, and it’s a great way to stimulate the mind.