I want to tell you about a great new product I just
found out about to get young girls interested in STEM which is Science,
Technology, Engineering and Math it is called Roominate and I was sent the RV
which is for ages 8+ and makes it easy for girls
to venture out on a Roominate road trip! Girls can design their ideal 'house on
wheels' using included building pieces. Whether they create an RV with a
sunroof or turn their vehicle into a trendy food truck, there are many creative
possibilities with Roominate RV, which is compatible with rPower so girls can
drive their RV using the Roominate app from a phone or tablet. Connect the
chassis and sides to build your RV. Use the modular building pieces to create
bunk beds, tables, slides, ladders, and so much more! Wire up the motor
circuits to make your RV drive or use them to make fans, carousels, and more!
Teaches important STEM skills: hands-on problem solving, spatial and fine motor
skills, self-confidence, and creativity. Compatible with all other Roominate
products and encourages open-ended play for endless possibilities. Included in
this 88-piece set are 1 RV chassis, 2 RV sides, 40 furniture building pieces,
24 connectors, 8 wheels, 2 axles, 4 axle holders, 2 motors, 2 battery packs, 1
screwdriver, 1 sheet of stickers, and 1 doll. Requires 4 AAA batteries, not
included. Materials: Polypropylene, electronics Dimensions: 9"L x 6"W
x 9"H Weight: 1.17 lbs
My Opinion: I found this to be a
great toy to help girls learn and understand how to make this run on rPower and
let them know they can be anything in life they put their mind to.
About Roominate: Alice Brooks and Bettina Chen met and
became friends in the master’s engineering program at Stanford. As two of the
few women in the program, they compared stories on why they had pursued
engineering. They were both inspired by their childhood toys.
In
the US, less than 15% of women enter college intending to major in a STEM
(Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) field. Alice and Bettina believe
the gender gap starts young. Many girls’ toys lag behind in the development of
spatial skills, hands-on problem solving skills, and confidence with
technology. These are exactly the skills that Roominate aims to develop.
Disclaimer: I was in no way compensated for this
review and this is solely my own opinion which may differ from yours.
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