Catapult
This activity was taken from the Noggin BuilderZ advanced activity book Objectives: Design a catapult Experiment with the catapult – What is the force needed to reach the furthest distance? Steps: Remember: colors of rods and other pieces may vary kit contains small pieces and may be a choking hazard, intended for ages 6+
Skyscraper
This activity was taken from the Noggin BuilderZ advanced activity book Objectives: Can you use only 10 spools and 11 blue rods to build a highest building that can stand alone Use any combination of spool and rod to create a skyscraper. Remember: colors of rods and other pieces may vary kit contains small pieces […]
The Great Escape and Run Away
This activity was taken from the Noggin BuilderZ advanced activity book Objectives: 1. Let the kids explore with inclined plane s, wheel and axle. 2. Explore the basic condition to allow the girl to slide from one side to another 3. Explore the basic condition to make the girl slide safely without falling down along the […]
Ferris Wheel
This activity was taken from the Noggin BuilderZ advanced activity book Objectives: 1. Learn that complex machines like a ferris wheel makes use of the simple machine – wheel and axle. 2. Incorporate gear train into ferris wheel, the wheel is turning when we turn a small handle! (Transfer the force of turning the handle to […]
Crane and Dump Truck
This activity was taken from the Noggin BuilderZ advanced activity book Steps: Crane Dump Truck Remember: colors of rods and other pieces may vary kit contains small pieces and may be a choking hazard, intended for ages 6+
Spinning Wheel
This activity was taken from the Noggin BuilderZ advanced activity book Objectives: 1. Make a spinning wheel from the Sun and planet gear model. 2. Learn to know how the Sun and planet gear model in apply in our daily life. Steps: Remember: colors of rods and other pieces may vary kit contains small pieces and […]
Sun and Planet Model
This activity was taken from the Noggin BuilderZ advanced activity book Objectives: 1. Learn to know that the Earth revolves around the Sun and rotates by itself at the same time. The Moon also turns around the Earth and rotates by itself at the same time. 2. Learn to use Noggin BuilderZ to construct a Sun […]
Change of Direction
This activity was taken from the Noggin BuilderZ advanced activity book Objectives: Ask the kids to take note: When there is 1 idler gear, if the DRIVER gear turns clockwise, what is the direction of the FAN? (clockwise or counterclockwise) When there are 2 idler gears, if the DRIVER gear turn clockwise, what is the direction […]
Gear Train
This activity was taken from the Noggin BuilderZ advanced activity book Objectives: 1. Construct many little gear models 2. Connect the little gear module using 2 end pins 3. Join as many little gear models to become a gear train, it can be joined in different directions Steps: When there are more than 2 gears, the […]
Gear Down
This activity was taken from the Noggin BuilderZ advanced activity book Objectives: With the DRIVER as green gear 12T and DRIVEN as red gear 36T The GEAR RATION is 1/3 (green gear makes 3 turns and red gear only makes 1 turn) SPEED is 3 times slower TORQUE is 3 times more (use less effort to drive heavy […]
Gear Up
This activity was taken from the Noggin BuilderZ advanced activity book Objectives: With the DRIVER as red gear 36T and DRIVEN as green gear 12T The GEAR RATION is 3/1 (red gear makes only 1 turn and green gear makes 3 turns) SPEED is 3 Times slower TORQUE is 3 Times Less Gearing Up increases speed […]
Introduction to Gears
This activity was taken from the Noggin BuilderZ advanced activity book Objectives: 1. Learn what is a gear 2. Learn how to name the gears by its number of teeth 3. Learn how to name a gear (Driver, Driven, Idler Gear) by its position in a gear train 4. Learn how to increase, reduce speed, change […]
Wheel and Axle
This activity was taken from the Noggin BuilderZ advanced activity book Wheel and Axle Basics Objectives: A wheel and axle has 2 parts to it. The wheel, and the axle! The axle is a rod that goes through and locks to the wheel. It rotates along with the wheel. This lets the wheel turn . A […]
Lever
This activity was taken from the Noggin BuilderZ advanced activity book Objectives: A lever is basically a long stick that you push or pull against a pivot (fulcrum) to move something. A lever lets you move something heavy (lift load with less effort) or make something go fast We use levers in so many of our […]
Flag Pole
This activity was taken from the Noggin BuilderZ advanced activity book Objectives: 1. Learn to know the things that use pulleys in our daily life. 2. Learn to make a flag pole using Noggin BuilderZ. 3. Explore different ways of making a flag pole. 4. Use imagination and creativity to design your own unique flag pole. […]
Inclined Plane Tower
This activity was taken from the Noggin BuilderZ advanced activity book Steps: Use tape to secure the square sponge to the tower if it drops off. At the same time, drop one disc or a coin from the tower and drop one next to the tower, which one will reach the ground first? What is the reason? Why would […]
Inclined Planes
This activity was taken from the Noggin BuilderZ advanced activity book Objectives: An inclined plane is a flat surface that is sloped It takes less effort to move or lift something higher. The amount of work is the same: more force x shorter distance = less force x longer distance It will be harder to push […]
Simple Machines
This activity was taken from the Noggin BuilderZ advanced activity book Objectives: 1. Let the Kids learn about simple machines 2. Learn how simple physics helps make everyday life easier. 3. Explore a few types of simple machines: inclined plane pulley lever wheel and axle 4. Use Noggin BuilderZ to construct some simple machines […]
Advanced Family Members
This activity was taken from the Noggin BuilderZ advanced activity book Objectives: 1. Let the kids name the new family members (parts) 2. Explore with the new family members. 3. Learn how to connect with other family members 4. Use creativity and imagination to construct simple items with the new family members. Parts Used: Blue […]
Writing Name
Use Noggin BuilderZ product to help construct letters of their name. Say each letter name aloud together. Give child blank piece of paper and begging showing how to make the shape of each letter. After some practice begin writing whole name with letters in order. Now just keep practicing and use ThinkEez to help child […]
Scooter
This activity was taken from the Noggin BuilderZ intermediate activity book Scooter Objectives: Stimulate, inspire and nurture creativity Distinctive Characteristics: 1. Handles 2. Seat 3. Wheels Steps: Using Noggin BuilderZ pieces and imagination build a scooter and make the scooter elaborate and high tech. Some ideas are shown below Antenna or laser beam Flower or radar Jet engine […]
In The City
This activity was taken from the Noggin BuilderZ intermediate activity book Landmarks Objectives: 1. Understand that there are different landmarks in cities around the world 2. Be able to observe and tell the distinctive features of the landmark. 3. Discuss about the advantages and disadvantages (for example, what are the benefits and the problems of a skyscraper) […]
In The City- Petronas Towers
This activity was taken from the Noggin BuilderZ intermediate activity book Petronas Towers Objectives: 1. Understand that there are different landmarks in cities around the world 2. Be able to observe and tell the distinctive features of the landmark. 3. Discuss about the advantages and disadvantages (for example, what are the benefits and the problems of a […]
In The City- Taipei 101
This activity was taken from the Noggin BuilderZ intermediate activity book Taipei 101 Objectives: 1. Understand that there are different landmarks in cities around the world 2. Be able to observe and tell the distinctive features of the landmark. 3. Discuss about the advantages and disadvantages (for example, what are the benefits and the problems of a […]
Dream World- Pirate Ship
This activity was taken from the Noggin BuilderZ intermediate activity book Pirate Ship Objectives: 1. Make the different types of rides in amusement parks. 2. Discuss the safety precaution while playing in the amusement park. 3. Use Noggin BuilderZ to construct different rides and games 4. Artistic demonstration – beautify and decorate the amusement park. 5. Modify […]
Dream World- Ferris Wheel
This activity was taken from the Noggin BuilderZ intermediate activity book Ferris Wheel Objectives: 1. Make the different types of rides in amusement parks. 2. Discuss the safety precaution while playing in the amusement park. 3. Use Noggin BuilderZ to construct different rides and games 4. Artistic demonstration – beautify and decorate the amusement park. 5. Modify […]
Dream World- Bumper Cars
This activity was taken from the Noggin BuilderZ intermediate activity book Bumper Cars Objectives: 1. Make the different types of rides in amusement parks. 2. Discuss the safety precaution while playing in the amusement park. 3. Use Noggin BuilderZ to construct different rides and games 4. Artistic demonstration – beautify and decorate the amusement park. 5. Modify […]
Dream World- Rotating Ride
This activity was taken from the Noggin BuilderZ intermediate activity book Rotating Ride Objectives: 1. Make the different types of rides in amusement parks. 2. Discuss the safety precaution while playing in the amusement park. 3. Use Noggin BuilderZ to construct different rides and games 4. Artistic demonstration – beautify and decorate the amusement park. 5. Modify […]
Dream World- Swing Ride
This activity was taken from the Noggin BuilderZ intermediate activity book Swing Ride Objectives: 1. Make the different types of rides in amusement parks. 2. Discuss the safety precaution while playing in the amusement park. 3. Use Noggin BuilderZ to construct different rides and games 4. Artistic demonstration – beautify and decorate the amusement park. 5. Modify […]
Animal Farm
This activity was taken from the Noggin BuilderZ intermediate activity book Objectives: 1. Learn to notice the characteristics of animals 2. Construct the animals showing their distinctive characteristics using Noggin BuilderZ. 3. Ability to distinguish features of the animal constructed 4. Learn that all animals are living things and we should love them. 5. Build an animal […]
Animal Farm- Peacock
This activity was taken from the Noggin BuilderZ intermediate activity book Peacock Objectives: 1. Learn to notice the characteristics of animals 2. Construct the animals showing their distinctive characteristics using Noggin BuilderZ. 3. Ability to distinguish features of the animal constructed 4. Learn that all animals are living things and we should love them. 5. Build an […]
Animal Farm- Duck Family
This activity was taken from the Noggin BuilderZ intermediate activity book Duck Family Objectives: 1. Learn to notice the characteristics of animals 2. Construct the animals showing their distinctive characteristics using Noggin BuilderZ. 3. Ability to distinguish features of the animal constructed 4. Learn that all animals are living things and we should love them. 5. Build […]
Animal Farm- Tractor Trailer
This activity was taken from the Noggin BuilderZ intermediate activity book Tractor Trailer Objectives: 1. Learn to notice the characteristics of animals 2. Construct the animals showing their distinctive characteristics using Noggin BuilderZ. 3. Ability to distinguish features of the animal constructed 4. Learn that all animals are living things and we should love them. 5. Build […]
My House- Kitchen
This activity was taken from the Noggin BuilderZ intermediate activity book Plate Holder Distinctive Characteristics: 1. Slots to hold plates 2. Open, cross design Parts Used: 12 red rods 12 blue rods 4 yellow rods 14 spools 5 pins Steps: Using the pieces and knowledge, make the figure shown below Remember: colors of rods and other pieces […]
My House- Living Room
This activity was taken from the Noggin BuilderZ intermediate activity book Home Theater Distinctive Characteristics: 1. Large LCD screen 2. Stereo speaker each on left and right 3. DVD player and AV system 4. Table to hold equipment and storage purposes Steps: Using the pieces you’re familiar with, build a home theater that looks like the figure […]
My House- Study Room
This activity was taken from the Noggin BuilderZ intermediate activity book Stationary Holder Distinctive Characteristics: 1. Compartment to hold stationary and other items. Parts Used: 20 blue rods 7 red squares 12 spools Steps: 1. 2. 3. 4. Remember: colors of rods and other pieces […]
My House- Bedroom
This activity was taken from the Noggin BuilderZ intermediate activity book Bunk Beds Distinctive Characteristics: 1. Upper bed 2. Lower bed 3. Ladder to climb up Parts Used: 4 green rods 5 blue rods 2 yellow rods 8 spools red rectangle foam 5 red rods 12 holders 4 rubber pins 4 heads Steps: Upper Bed 1. […]
My House- Dining Room
This activity was taken from the Noggin BuilderZ intermediate activity book Teapot and Teacups Distinctive Characteristics: 1. Pot with long spout, handle and lid 2. Cups with handles Parts Used: 18 double pins 13 spools 6 holders 2 blue rods 1 rubber pin 1 disc Steps: For teapot 1. 2. 3. […]
My House- Playroom
This activity was taken from the Noggin BuilderZ intermediate activity book Game Table Distinctive Characteristics: 1. Table 2. Chair Parts Used: 2 blue rods 2 green rods red rectangle foam 4 pins 3 double pins 3 discs 7 spools Steps: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. […]
Inside My House
This activity was taken from the Noggin BuilderZ intermediate activity book Objectives: 1. Learn and name household items. 3. Learn to tell the characteristics of an item. 4. Use Noggin BuilderZ to construct items found in the house. 5. Use imagination and creativity to design models that you want to place in your house. 6. Artistic demonstration […]
My House
This activity was taken from the Noggin BuilderZ intermediate activity book Objectives: 1. Learn to draw a plan of a house. 2. Learn the items in different places of the house like oven and refrigerator in the kitchen, bookshelf in the study room, etc. 3. Use Noggin BuilderZ to construct items found in the house. 4. […]
3D Shapes and Games
This activity was taken from the Noggin BuilderZ intermediate activity book Objectives: 1. Build basic shape of triangle and square. 2. Explore other geometrical shapes that can be derived from basic triangles and squares. 3. Let the kids understand that many things around us have basic geometrical shapes. 4. Use imagination and creativity to design models or […]
Square Shapes
This activity was taken from the Noggin BuilderZ intermediate activity book Objectives: 1. Build basic shape of triangle and square. 2. Explore other geometrical shapes that can be derived from basic triangles and squares. 3. Let the kids understand that many things around us have basic geometrical shapes. 4. Use imagination and creativity to design models or […]
Triangle Shapes
This activity was taken from the Noggin BuilderZ intermediate activity book Objectives: 1. Build basic shape of triangle. 2. Explore other geometrical shapes that can be derived from basic triangles and squares. 3. Let the kids understand that many things around us have basic geometrical shapes. 4. Use imagination and creativity to design models or games derived […]
Meeting New Family Members
This activity was taken from the Noggin BuilderZ intermediate activity book Let’s start by introducing the new family members Ball […]
Dr Seuss Foot Book Fun With Numbers
Read the foot book with child. As you are reading count the feet and use Noggin BuilderZ product to construct The numbers. A classic book to enjoy reading and a great way to help your preschooler with numbers.
B Is For Bulldozer
Learning alphabet and letter recognition with the book B is for Bulldozer by June Sobel. Teacher or parent can help child construct each letter of the alphabet. Read story and use letters for each page. Its a fun book and a fun way to work on letter recognition.
Tossing Game
This activity was taken from the Noggin BuilderZ beginners activity book To build a tossing game with Noggin BuilderZ you’ll need: 9 spools 6 discs 12 blue rods a way to assign points to each box To construct the game: 1. Form a group of 2 2. Make 9 lollipops with spool and blue rod. 3. Join […]
Photo Frame
This activity was taken from the Noggin BuilderZ beginner activity book To build a photo frame with Noggin BuilderZ, you’ll need: 4 spools 2 disc pins 4 holders 1 disc 2 red rods 3 green rods 1. Make 4 lollipops, 2 with green rods inserted into the side of a spool, another 2 with red rods inserted into […]
Name Spelling and Recognition
For younger children parents/teachers can construct letters using EZ toys; older children can construct letters themselves. First introduce each letter and have child repeat the letter name. Mix letters up on the floor and ask children to find the first letter of their name for example Richard was asked to find the letter R. […]
Noggin BuilderZ Train Building Kit
This activity was taken from the Noggin BuilderZ beginner activity book Noggin BuilderZ train building kit is toy for toddlers and kids through primary school to use cognitive skills and motor skills to build a toy train To build a train with Noggin BuilderZ you’ll need: 4 blue rods 1 red rod 1 green rod 3 […]
Toy Helicopter
This activity was taken from the Noggin BuilderZ beginner activity book The Noggin BuilderZ toy helicopter allows kids to create a toy that spins and emphasizes fine motor skills and cognitive application. To build the toy helicopter with your Noggin BuilderZ, you’ll need: 2 discs 1 disc pin 2 pins 5 green rods 2 red rods […]
Toy Car Building Kit
This activity was taken from the Noggin BuilderZ beginner activity book A toy car building kit that uses fine motor skills and cognitive abilities to create a toy car that can move really fast. To make a fast car with your Noggin BuilderZ, you’ll need: 1 pin 6 green rods 6 discs 3 wheels 3 spools […]
Toy Bathroom Set
This activity was taken from the Noggin BuilderZ beginner activity book The total amount of pieces you’ll need are: 5 green rods 1 pink rod 1 blade 2 wheels 9 holders we’ll start with the toothbrush, for which you’ll need the pink rod 3 holders Place the holders all together on one end of […]
Building a Mini Table
This activity was taken from the Noggin BuilderZ beginner activity book Building a mini table with Noggin BuilderZ uses shape skills and motor skills to crate a small and useful table. To build the table you’ll need: 4 spools 2 triangles 8 green rods 1 red rod Start by creating a triangle with 3 spools, […]
Wind Direction Indicator
This activity was taken from the Noggin BuilderZ beginner activity book The wind direction indicator uses many different Noggin BuilderZ pieces and can be used for personal and fun use or scientific and educational. Pieces you’ll need: 1 blue rod 1 red rod 1 orange rod 1 spool 1 cross 1 blade Start by attaching […]
Noggin BuilderZ Toy Rocket Kit
This activity was taken from the Noggin BuilderZ beginner activity book The toy rocket kit that you construct with Noggin BuilderZ and play with while learning how pieces go together and even counting practice. To build the toy rocket you’ll need: 9 holders 1 green rod 1 disc 2 spools Start by putting a spool on […]
Cell Phone Stand
This activity was taken from the Noggin BuilderZ beginner activity book The cell phone stand can be used to hold a cell phone to watch a video or hold business cards on a desk, and also provides a building activity. The pieces you’ll need are: 6 holders 2 blades 2 spools 1 green rod Start by […]
Building a Swing
This activity was taken from the Noggin BuilderZ beginner activity book This activity for building a swing gets the kids acquainted with the cross and shows how the Noggin BuilderZ fit together and are able to move freely. Objective: See how the different pieces fit together Get acquainted with using the cross piece For the swing […]
Weight Scale Activity
This activity was taken from the Noggin BuilderZ beginner activity book The weight scale activity can be tested with other Noggin BuilderZ pieces or other household items to be used for math and science for many ages. For the scale you’ll need: 2 spools 3 wheels 7 green rods Start by putting a green rod […]
Geometry Activity
This activity was taken from the Noggin BuilderZ beginner activity book This geometry activity is great because it can be used for various ages. This activity is great for counting, construction and geometry. Objective: Build and identify shapes For a cube you’ll need: 8 spools and 12 green rods Start by building 2 squares, the […]
Insect and Animal Toys
This activity was taken from the Noggin BuilderZ beginner activity book Building these insect and animal toys makes a toy for kids that they can play with outside or inside and build all by themselves. Objective: Work with the blade piece Make characters that can be paired with a Noggin BuilderZ garden The first and simpler […]
Toy Table Fan
This activity was taken from the Noggin BuilderZ beginner activity book A kit for building a toy table fan to spark creativity, thinking, motor skills, and real life application. Objectives: Learn to make a turning, free rotating module using Wheel. Explore on different method to make a revolving module Pieces: 4 blades 1 spool 12 holders […]
Noggin BuilderZ Toy Figure
This activity was taken from the Noggin BuilderZ beginner activity book Building a toy figure using Noggin BuilderZ, exploring children’s creativity, fine motor skills and cognitive application. Objectives: Learn to make basic module of figure, upper body, and lower body (leg) Learn how to use Hole Pin and Cross to construct human figure Pieces used: 2 […]
Jet Plane
This activity was taken from the Noggin BuilderZ beginner activity book Objective: Learn to connect Rod to Spool. Stimulate imagination. Learn to describe characteristic of Jet Plane Name the parts Introduction: Ask the children what kind of things that can fly? (Let the children freely express themselves from their understanding and imagination) Let them guess the […]
Table Bowling Game
This activity was taken from the Noggin BuilderZ beginner activity book Noggin BuilderZ table bowling game is a fun way to get kids as young as toddlers and all the way through primary school to learn how to build simple toys. Pieces: for 3 pins and a rolling bowling ball you’ll need 3 spools 3 pins […]
Lollipop Building Toy for Toddlers
This activity was taken from the Noggin BuilderZ beginner activity book Noggin BuilderZ Lollipop is a building toy for toddlers and kids through primary school to get acquainted with Noggin BuilderZ and how pieces fit together. Pieces used: a rod of any color or size a spool, wheel or disc Building: 1. Ask the children if […]