Fluttering Butterfly DIY Kit

The Fluttering Butterfly DIY Kit introduces kids to gears through a build-it-yourself mechanical butterfly. Once assembled, turning the gears sets the wings fluttering, which makes cause and effect easy to see. The instructions are written to be easy to follow.

Key features

• Build a mechanical butterfly
• Turn the gears to make the wings flutter
• Introduces gears and cause and effect
• Easy-to-follow instructions

Specifications

• Recommended age: 8+

Because the motion comes from turning the gears by hand, kids can go slowly and watch exactly how each gear moves the next one and, in turn, the wings. It is a calm, rewarding project and the finished butterfly looks lovely on display. A gentle first mechanical model for younger builders. Find more mechanical models.