{"product_id":"simple-machines-explorer-kit-for-little-engineers-copy","title":"Explorer Kit for Little Engineers - Splash \u0026 Sink","description":"\u003cp class=\"s10\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s9\"\u003ePREORDER Today\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"s10\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s9\"\u003eSplash \u0026amp; Sink introduces toddlers and preschoolers to buoyancy through hands-on prediction and testing. Children guess whether an object will float or sink, test it in water, and sort it onto a picture mat — building early scientific reasoning, vocabulary, and fine motor skills through repeatable, playful routines.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"s12\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s11\"\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat's in the Kit\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"s14\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e• 4-\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s13\"\u003e6 floating test pieces (foam shapes, corks, sponge cubes)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"s14\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e• 4-\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s13\"\u003e6 sinking test pieces (large smooth stones, big wooden beads, rubber stopper, weighted bottle caps — all oversized\/choke-tested per safety spec)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"s14\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e• \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s13\"\u003e2 fabric sorting mats: “Floats” (sun\/cloud icon) and “Sinks” (wave icon)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"s14\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e• \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s13\"\u003eSet of illustrated Predict \u0026amp; Test cards (image-based, minimal text)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"s14\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e• \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s13\"\u003e“Water Around the World” culture card\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"s14\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e• \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s13\"\u003eReusable fabric drawstring storage bag\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"s14\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e• \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s13\"\u003eParent Guide insert (printed)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"s12\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"s12\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s11\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eProvided by the Adult \/ Program (Not Included)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"s14\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s13\"\u003eWater\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"s14\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s13\"\u003eA bin, tub, or basin (clear plastic works well for visibility)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAligned with Early Learning Standards\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis kit supports foundational Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) for grades K–2:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- K-PS2: Motion and Stability (Forces and Interactions)\u003cbr\u003e- K-2-ETS1: Engineering Design\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerfect for home learning, enrichment programs, gift giving, and classroom read-alouds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGreat For\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Ages 3–7 (PreK through 1st grade)\u003cbr\u003e- Curious kids who love to build and experiment\u003cbr\u003e- Families doing at-home STEM enrichment\u003cbr\u003e- After-school programs and enrichment providers\u003cbr\u003e- Birthday and holiday gifts for little scientists\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eEducational \u0026amp; Cultural STEM Engineering Kit for Kids \u0026amp; Teens\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eNOTE: ADULT SUPERVISION RECOMMENDED FOR ALL ACTIVITIES IN THIS KIT\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"It’s Tai Dyed","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47836313944169,"sku":"0000001","price":21.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0603\/7471\/2425\/files\/IMG-0487.png?v=1785126465","url":"https:\/\/itstaidyed.com\/products\/simple-machines-explorer-kit-for-little-engineers-copy","provider":"It’s Tai Dyed","version":"1.0","type":"link"}