There are a few companies I have had the opportunity to work with multiple times.  One of those companies is Learning Resources.  The last product they sent us for review is one of my {and the kids’} all time favorites.  Gears! Gears! Gears! Sweet Shop Building Set not only gets my kids thinking but it also gets them working together.

Using STEM- supporting skills, your kids can not only build fun creations but also build confidence, perseverance and self esteem.  Nothing feels quit as good as success and watching my 3 and 4 year old work together to build something and have it all turn like they planned.  My kids are so different in what they like and how they learn, but they both love STEM type learning, especially when it is hands on.  While I was watching them the other day as they built up their own version of the sweet shop using every single piece.  They put together their own sweet shop and Charlie said, “Get ready and they will all turn.”  He turned the crank and only one section was turning.  It gave us a great opportunity to discuss why it wasn’t turning them all.  They began problem solving right away trying different things to get all of the pieces to work.  They were so excited at the end when they got it all to turn with one handle.

I loved the instructions for putting together the sweet shop.  There are 84 pieces, and the instructions were easy to follow for me.  The kids didn’t even bother looking at them, they had bigger and better plans already.  I love that every time they sit down to play they create something new.  They can be as creative as they want and they put so much thought into making it work just right.  The bright colors are so much fun once it is put together and I seriously want to reach over and grab me an ice cream cone each time.  Plus, I know I can count on Learning Resources products to last through all of my kids.

What are you waiting for?  Pick up your Gears! Gears! Gears!  Sweet Shop Building Set and have yourself a tasty treat – lollipops, cupcakes or ice cream cones.

This set will be a welcome addition to our homeschool tools.  We can use it to work on so many different skills all while they are playing.  I love when we can make learning fun.

Yummy!  If you aren’t into tasty treats, be sure to check out the other fun Gears! Gears! Gears! sets for endless hours of learning and fun for the entire family.  You can stay up to date with new products from Learning Resources on their Facebook page.

Learning Resources knows that you will love this set as much as we do so they are giving one of you lucky readers a chance to win!  Giveaway open to US and Canada.  Ends at 11:59 pm EST on September 14, 2014.  Good luck!