MindWare KEVA Brainbuilders – 3D brain building STEM challenges for boys & girls – Try to build the image – Practice spatial thinking – 20 planks & 30 puzzles

Product description

As children stack planks and explore different structural forms, they directly engage with concepts of physical balance and stability.

Handling the solid pine planks strengthens fine motor skills as kids manipulate, place, and align the pieces.

Stacking the planks with precision requires hand-eye coordination, especially when aiming for taller or more intricate structures.

Kids learn how to recognize shapes, angles and diagrams, combining them into a 3-dimensional model. Beginner, Intermediate and Expert levels.

1 Contents

2 Build in 3D

3 Helps Teach

How is Brain Builders different from loose KEVA planks?

It pairs 20 standard planks with double-sided challenge cards that ask players to turn 2-D diagrams into 3-D builds—turning construction into a brain-twisting puzzle.

Exactly what comes in the case?

20 KEVA maple planks, 30 illustrated puzzle cards, and a zippered carrying case.

Who is it intended for?

It’s recommended for budding engineers age 7 and up.

What skills does it develop?

Solving the cards sharpens spatial reasoning, engineering mindset, fine motor control, and perseverance.

Is it travel-friendly?

Absolutely—the compact zip case keeps planks and cards organized for classrooms or road trips.

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Age Recommendation

7+

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Primary Play Focus

3-D puzzle challenges

Early spatial puzzles

Advanced challenges

3-D puzzle challenges

3-D puzzle challenges

Tall marble runs

Chain-reaction runs

STEM Skills

Geometry • logic

Shapes • counting

Spatial reasoning

Spatial reasoning

Spatial reasoning

Physics • balance

Momentum • cause/effect

Piece Count / Contents

20 planks • 30 cards

20 planks • 20 cards

75 planks • 40 cards

Plank, Blocks & Motorized Bots

154 Pine Planks & 8 Base Plate

200 planks • 2 balls

178 planks • gizmos

Idea / Challenge Guide

30 double-sided cards

20 double-sided cards

40 color cards

Instructions

24 Page Instructions

24-page booklet

16-page booklet

TOYS THAT TEACH: KEVA Brain Builders from MindWare will train your brain to turn 2-dimensional diagrams into 3-dimensional reality. Approach KEVA from a whole new angle with this interactive STEM tool!
STRENGTHENS STEM: Turn technical drawings into fun, recognizable objects. The 2-D cards show the design from different angles highlighting the front, side and overhead view and increase in difficulty from beginner to expert.
PROBLEM SOLVING: Manipulate your KEVA planks to successfully duplicate the balance, proportion, composition and geometry featured on each card. As each build becomes more challenging, patience and confidence is gained through trial and error.
FUN AND REWARDING: Once you think you’ve solved the blueprint, flip it over to check the solution—try to resist the urge to peak! From picnic tables and rowboats to swans and snails, you will be amazed what your brain will build. Time to put your 3D imagination to the test!
INCLUDES: 20 durable KEVA planks, 30 full-color double-sided cards in a zippered carrying case.