A 3D-printable nature exploration kit for young learners.
SPROUT N’ ABOUT is designed to help children aged 6-12 years learn about the world around them, even from their own backyards. Housed in friendly character, Sammy the Seedling, this kit includes a variety of tools designed to facilitate an interactive and exploratory learning experience for children.
The kit’s activities encourage users to practice the skills of observation, compassion, and sense of responsibility for nature’s small wonders.
Consisting of 15 different parts, The toy is intended to be easily printable on a standard 3D printer and assembled with the guidance of a parent or guardian.
IDEATION & SKETCHES
Includes a bug catcher consisting of a twist-top container which fits two straws. This allows the child to catch and observe small bugs for a short time before releasing them back into their habitats.
A “propagation station”, consisting of scissors to collect plant cuttings and two small planters: one for propagating and one for growing in soil.
A shovel which can be used for digging to find bugs or other organisms in the dirt as well as transferring soil to pots for their propogated plants.
FEATURES
The activity case has a sprout-shaped handle, ergonomically suitable for a child to hold and carry while exploring.
A voronoi-patterned divider screen in the case helps the child stay organized and can be used as another way to observe any rocks, leaves, bugs, etc. that they might collect.
FEATURES
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
2. insert pin through hinges
snap each sprout half into its designated location
4. snap clasp into rectangular cut-out
3. snap screen into notch in divider
6. screw cap on container.
5. snap straws into designated holes
7. fasten nut onto screw
8. tighten screw into holes to assemble scissors
