Curiosity Meets Innovation
Exciting news! We’ve transformed one of our flagship products, the award-winning STEM Starter Kit (ages 14+), into two bright NEW kits (ages 8+)!
Not simply a repeat of our classic kit, with new names and packaging, this evolution into Level 1 and Level 2 kits reimagines a new user’s experience with tangible improvements to materials, more accessible scaffolding, and robust safety features.
Start with STEAM
Level 1
Our Start with STEAM: Launchpad LED Kit – Level 1 includes the First Edition of our Paper Circuits Launchpad Sketchbook!
This all-inclusive kit (recommended for ages 8+) introduces paper circuit skills and concepts to total beginners, featuring our sturdy, reusable Launchpad LEDs.
The Launchpad Sketchbook covers 10 core paper circuit concepts with accompanying hands-on activities using Launchpad LEDs and Launchpad Batteries. It features a new glossary and index with QR codes linking to interactive versions.
Create with STEAM
Level 2
Our Create with STEAM: LED Circuit Sticker Kit – Level 2 includes the newest, Third Edition of our Paper Circuits Circuit Sticker Sketchbook!
This all-inclusive kit (recommended for ages 8+) offers a deeper dive into paper circuits, including instruction on the use of switches, sensors, and LED stickers.
The Circuit Sticker Sketchbook includes 5 guided tutorials on core circuit concepts, with hands-on activities using LED Stickers and Launchpad Batteries. It now features a new glossary and index with QR codes linking to interactive versions.
Compare Features of Each Kit
Like our classic, award-winning STEM Starter Kit, our new self-contained kits are designed to help students learn about circuits in a fun and creative way. Here is what’s inside the boxes, each using different types of LEDs and focusing upon slightly different skills and concepts.
Start with STEAM:
Launchpad LEDs Kit (Level 1)
This Kit Includes:
- 1 x Launchpad Sketchbook
- First Edition, English
- Level 1
- 5 x White Launchpad LEDs
- 5 x colored Launchpad LEDs (one each: Red, Yellow, Green, Blue, and Rainbow Fade)
- 1 x Conductive Fabric Tape Spool (new spools keep the tape from unraveling)
- 10 m (32 ft)
- 1 x sheet of Conductive Fabric Tape Strips
- 8 strips (4mm x 125mm)
- 2 x sheets yellow tape stickers (20/sheet)
- 2 x Launchpad Batteries (safer & more learner-friendly than standard coin cells)
- 4 x micro size binder clips
Create with STEAM:
LED Sticker Kit (Level 2)
This Kit Includes:
- 1 x Circuit Sticker Sketchbook
- Third Edition, English
- Level 2
- 6 x White LED Stickers
- 6 x colored LED Stickers (one each: Red, Yellow, Blue, Pink, Green, and Orange)
- 1 x Conductive Fabric Tape Spool (new spools keep the tape from unraveling)
- 10 m (32 ft)
- 1 x sheet of Conductive Fabric Tape Strips
- 8 strips (4mm x 125mm)
- 1 x Pressure Sensor Strip
- 2 x Launchpad Batteries (safer & more learner-friendly than standard coin cells)
- 4 x micro size binder clips
Downloadable PDFs
The new sketchbooks in these kits are also available separately in our online store, or as free downloads.