How to Build With K'NEX
K'NEX toy blocks can be used to build everything from buildings and vehicles to rides. While K'NEX provide fun for children and adults, they also provide some serious benefits. K'NEX are ideal for developmental play: While children build towers and cars, they're also building an appreciation and aptitude for science, architecture, math and technology.
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Things You'll Need
- Computer with Internet access to locate a K'NEX retailer or shop for K'NEX products online
Instructions
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Learn to Build With K'NEX
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Snap two pieces together and build from there. Really, it's that simple. Pieces fit together easily, and they come apart with no trouble.
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Start out with an idea of what you want to build or just improvise as ideas come to you.
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Follow instructions if you've purchased a themed set. Each themed set will come with directions on how to build predesigned structures.
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Experiment with your designs. If you don't want to follow directions, use your imagination and build something of your own design.
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Start with the 400-piece value tub set. The set features more than two dozen included designs, a storage tub and a very low retail price.
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Build with the new Super Structures 50 Model Building Set. With so many different designs to build in one set, you can enjoy hours of fun playing with this affordable toy set.
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Stock up on extra connectors. Experienced K'NEX builders will tell you that you can never have enough connectors on hand to build and improve your creations.
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Check availability often. The most popular sets tend to sell out frequently.
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Use K'NEX as an educational tool in the classroom or at home. The K'NEX website has all sorts of useful ideas for using K'NEX in the classroom, and there is even a special link for educators where you can find classpacks and sets devoted to biology, geometry and physical science (see Resources below).
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Put away your pieces in the handy storage tub when you're done building.
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Tips & Warnings
K'NEX are more than just toys. They are educational tools that can be used to stimulate young minds and to encourage experimentation and imagination.
It is important to use common sense and good judgement whenever children are involved. Toys with small parts can pose a choking hazard for very young children. The warning label will tell you what products are suitable for what ages.
