Meccano Junior Construction Set for Girls 2010 (Retired) EUC

Meccano Junior Construction Set for Girls 2010 (Retired)

Do you have a budding female engineer in the family – someone who just can’t resist pulling stuff apart to see how it works?

This Meccano Junior construction set for girl’s is complete and includes:

62 parts housed in a toolbox
An unused sticker sheet
Instructions to build 5 models – one at a time
The link to access 5 additional models online no longer exists
The car windshield is fractured (but not broken) near the bolt holes – See picture #6
The silicone car bonnet has a torn bolt hole – See picture #6

How Meccano Junior Relates to STEM

Hands-On Engineering: Kids snap parts together, learning structural stability, mechanical movement (like lifting scoops), and how parts create function, directly applying engineering principles.
Problem-Solving & Critical Thinking: Building models requires troubleshooting and figuring out how to make things work, developing persistence and logic.
Technology & Math: Understanding gears, wheels, and simple machines introduces foundational concepts in math and technology in a tangible way.
Sparks Interest: By making STEM fun and accessible from ages 5+, these sets build confidence and positive associations with these subjects, crucial for getting girls interested in traditionally male-dominated fields.
Breaking Stereotypes: Meccano Junior, with its focus on relatable vehicles and characters, helps dismantle the idea that building and engineering are only for boys, showing all kids they can be creators.

Meccano Junior turns abstract STEM concepts into playful, tangible experiences, nurturing the skills and interest needed for future innovation, especially by making them approachable for young girls.

In overall excellent condition, this set is no longer available to buy brand new in retail stores.