KEVA Brain Builders – Deluxe

Description

Product Description

The simplicity of KEVA planks allows limitless possibilities!

With KEVA, every piece is precision-milled, so they are all exactly the same and stack with unbelievable stability.

Teachable Moments

KEVA teaches a basic understanding of physics and engineering concepts. Physically handling the blocks builds a fundamental understanding of quantities, equality, geometry, balance and design. Each kit includes an idea book with concepts to stimulate builders.

Easy to Use

No glue or connectors required! Simply stack the solid KEVA planks to create buildings, monuments and geometric forms.

All Ages

Loved by boys and girls as young as 5 and as old as 100. All KEVA kits are compatible! KEVA is simple enough for easy builds and more complex designs. Adults can’t resist getting in on the fun! Children of all ages can be challenged and successful when building with KEVA planks—it is the perfect family activity!

Purposeful Play

The KEVA Educator’s Manual is loaded with lesson plans and classroom activities, and each kit’s included guides shows you how to add a hands-on component to math, science, reading, social studies, and other subjects.

From simple stacking to complex creations!

Award Winner

KEVA is proud to be an esteemed award winner of Academics’ Choice Award, Disney Family Fun Toy of the Year, Major Fun Award, Parents’ Choice Gold Award and many others. KEVA is exclusive to MindWare.

Fantastic School Resource

Use the educator guide to incorporate hands-on building activities into the classroom. The 1,000 plank set is a favorite of schools and museums as a resource for lessons or play!

Maple Planks

Maple KEVA are our very best planks, made from top grade maple in the USA (Maine). Maple wood will resist dings and scratches, maintain its edges and corners and resist fingerprints. KEVA Maple sets are heirloom-quality and come with instructions for both Structures and Contraptions.

Pine Planks

Standard KEVA planks are made from durable pine wood, which has a beautiful, natural finish. The select factories awarded to produce pine KEVA planks in China are held to the strictest standards for quality, safety and manufacturing tolerances.

Brain-Building Challenges

Play with KEVA Brain Builders to train your brain! The 2-D puzzle cards of various skill level show a KEVA build from different angles, including front, side and overhead. Kids move KEVA planks to successfully duplicate the balance and composition featured on each card!

Cool Contraptions

KEVA Contraptions come with planks, building inspiration, and light-weight balls for exciting action! You can build long runs, bounce pads, funnels and tunnels; then send the KEVA balls through. Add 4 extra KEVA balls to any KEVA set with the 4 balls add-on pack.

Medieval Machines

KEVA Catapult and Trebuchet allow kids to build a specific wooden-machine model – with all tools and pieces included! A great activity for at home or in the classroom, builders can use the finished launcher to test force and aim.

Stunning Structures

KEVA Structure boxes come with plenty of planks and lots of building inspiration: they’re the most basic building sets, allowing for endless building possibilities. Add KEVA Cutouts to for fun-shaped planks perfect for building castles, battlements and fortresses.

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; the front, side and overhead view. Cards increase in difficulty from beginner to expert.
PROBLEM SOLVING: Manipulate your KEVA planks to duplicate the balance, proportion, composition and geometry featured on each card. Practice patience and visualization through trial and error as each build becomes more challenging.
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.
INCLUDES: 75 durable KEVA planks, 40 full-color double-sided cards in a zippered carrying case. (Ages 7 and up).