Sample problems to develop spatial imagination.

We use various design, contruction, and mosaic kits to develop in small kids spatial imagination, creativity, and understanding of geometry.

1. Needlework and lacing kit
(For ages 3 - 5 years-old).

2. Construction set - "Malush"(Little kid) (Russia)
(From preschool to grade 2).

For preschool		For grade K
For grade 1	For grade 2 - 3

3. Construction set - "Seva" (Chech Republic)
(For grades K - 5).

For grade K	For grade 1
For grade 2	For grade 2 This is a tricky model. If child doesn't move the alien's "eyes" forward, there is no space left to put "eyelash" (or whatever it it). See the right picture for detailed view. (The child is not given this picture until he/she discovers the problem)
For grades 2 - 3
For grades 4 - 5 These are very challenging models. They all have chain drive, so the wheels rotation is transmitted to the propeller etc.

4. Construction set - "Block-2" (Chech Republic)
(For grades K - 2).

For grade K	For grade 1	For grade 2
More models...

5. Construction set - "Vologda" (wood houses) (Russia)
(For grades K - 2).

For grade K

For grade 1

For grades 2 - 3

6. Design set - "Space Clusters" (USA)
(For grades K - 4).

For grade 1

For grade 2

For grade 3

7. Technical construction and design set (Russia)
(For grades 3 - 5).

For grade 3 This model as it's shown is not really stable. The chil is asked to modify the model and come up with his own idea to change the foot of the robot.

For grade 4 The complicated part in this model is how to put the cab, so it doesn't sit on the wheels...

For grade 5 The trick here is to choose the screws of the appropriate length for each joint.

8. Geomag (USA)
(For grades K - 2).

9. Wedgits (USA)
(For grades K - 2).