Kids First: Automobile Engineer

Kids First

$39.95
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Build, read, and engineer your way to adventure!

Transform storytime into an interactive engineering adventure with this captivating kit that combines the magic of storytelling with hands-on STEM learning. Join young engineers Ty and Karlie Omega on their hilariously eventful journey to the supermarket, where every unexpected detour becomes an opportunity to build, problem-solve, and help their community through creative engineering solutions.

What begins as a simple trip to buy groceries quickly evolves into an epic adventure filled with construction challenges, emergency rescues, and helpful engineering interventions. As our young heroes encounter various situations throughout their town, children follow along by constructing the exact vehicles featured in each chapter, bringing the story to life through tangible building experiences.

The adventure kicks off with assembling a practical minivan for the initial shopping expedition. But when the duo discovers a construction site in need of assistance, they engineer a powerful crane truck to help workers hoist heavy beams to towering heights. Each page turn reveals new scenarios where different vehicles become the perfect solution to community challenges.

Throughout their roundabout journey, young builders will construct an impressive fleet including a brave fire truck ready for emergency calls, a reliable tractor for farm assistance, a cheerful school bus for safe student transport, a speedy motorcycle for quick deliveries, an adventurous dune buggy for off-road exploration, an efficient forklift for heavy lifting tasks, a delightful ice cream truck to spread joy, and a thrilling race car for high-speed excitement!

This innovative combination of narrative engagement and hands-on building creates an ideal learning environment where STEM concepts feel natural and exciting rather than intimidating. Children develop engineering thinking through play while simultaneously improving their fine motor coordination, mathematical reasoning, visual-spatial awareness, and logical problem-solving abilities.

By connecting each building project to a meaningful story context, young learners understand not just how to construct vehicles, but why different designs serve specific purposes and how engineering solutions help communities thrive. This foundational understanding builds confidence and curiosity that will inspire continued STEM exploration as children grow and encounter more complex challenges!

WARNING: CHOKING HAZARD — Small parts. Toy contains a small ball. Not for children under 3 yrs.

This Kids First Automobile Kit includes:

  • 32-page full-color instruction manual
  • 10 hands-on experiments 
  • 70 unique pieces

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Customer Quotes

“Great products...one of the best curriculum's out there, great help for teaching our video class”

- Christine R., Principal, Trinity Lutheran School, Kalispell, MT

“Screenwriting was awesome, our kids really loved these activities. It was also really nice to provide such a creative curriculum that addresses the standards in such a fun way.”

- Heather S., Director, After School, City of Fairfield, CA

“Having taught at the high school and college level, I was impressed with this curriculum. The materials and guidance were well put together and very thoughtful.”

- Michael L., Artist, Shea After School, Syracuse, NY

“This amazing program has enabled my students to comprehend the process of forensic science as well as the sophisticated vocabulary encompassed in the program's lessons.”

- Erica T., Freehold Public Schools, Freehold, NJ

“This is a well organized course that I would highly recommend to other programs.”

- Chad S., Teacher, School #18, Buffalo, NY

“The program is awesome! I’m doing it as part of an after school enrichment time. Our kids really enjoy the projects and it’s wonderful to use as everything is provided.”

- Karen S.,Teacher, Olympic Middle School, WA

“This is the perfect kind of activity for afterschool. It’s fun; students learn by getting involved. Everybody wants to be a part of it!”

- Kim L., Program Leader, Child and Adolescent Treatment Services, Buffalo NY

“They love it…it’s awesome. Kids are dying to get in it!”

- Audrey A., Teacher, Clifford Marshall Elementary School, Quincy, MA

“The Missing Money Mystery was very easy to follow. The children had such a great time at it, we even allowed our group to re-enact the entire mystery. This mystery was fantastic, and we are looking forward to our next exercise!”

- Jackie. J., Director/Detective, Hempstead P.A.L., Hempstead, NY

“The students were engaged and enjoyed the experiments. The story keeps the activities meaningful and provided an interested way to connect Florida Standards. The teacher’s manual was easy to follow and materials in the kits made it very convenient for set up. Overall, this is a great thing to do in afterschool and during the summer!”

- Betty C., Teacher, Genesis Center, Leesburg FL

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- Sheila K., Site Leader, Accord Corp, Youth Services Division, Belfast NY

“Our kids enjoyed making their own instruments, especially sanding. Playing all those grooves at the end was a lot of fun!”

- Nina P., Music teacher, Napa, CA

“The Cookie Jar Mystery was such a big hit at the middle school…which has been tough.”

- Charlie E., Teacher, Lexington County Schools, SC

“The Cookie Jar Mystery went really well, the kids talked about it for weeks. They were very excited and intrigued with the hands-on activities and I really enjoyed teaching it!”

- Brook T.,Teacher, Lincoln Middle Schools, TN
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