If you're a regular reader you'll know how much we love a fab company called Tech Will Save Us. I first came across them a few years ago thanks to their brilliant Electro Dough Kits, which my daughter's school were so impressed with they bought a huge pack with some science grant money. I'll never forget the wonder on the children's faces as at just 5 and 6 years old they made their very own circuits for the first time.
We had great fun making a light up reindeer just before Christmas with the Dough Universe Kit and this week have been testing out the new Electro Hero Kit created in partnership with Disney. The brilliant Marvel Avengers themed kit allows kids to save the world with the Avengers by completing secret missions encouraging them them to create and build circuits and most importantly have fun all whilst learning!
Why we love the Electro Hero Kit:
- All the instructions are online and explained in terms of Avengers missions which gives brilliant context to the activity. Everything is very well explained and the instructions are so clear that very little adult help is needed as long as a child can read and understand instructions.
- After each section there's guidance for what to do if it's not working. This is perfect for allowing children to try to solve a problem themselves, before asking for help.
- Everything just works! I'm often sent kits to try where the parts feel cheap and flimsy and everything just seems to fall apart. All the kits we've tried from TWSU are sturdy, very well made and work fantastically first time.
- The dough is easy to get out of the moulds. I know this sounds a bit silly, but so often, when using dough moulds we struggle to remove the dough. The Avengers moulds are very clever and have a base that neatly pushes the dough out perfectly formed! Making the bricks for Hulk's smash wall was a very satisfying experience rather than the frustration I was expecting.
- The missions in the online instructions are fantastic, but the play doesn't stop there, which is why we love electro-dough circuits. Once children have got the hang of creating circuits, the opportunities for creative play are endless. I can't wait to see what Avengers-themed circuits my children create after school today.
We think this is another fab kit from TWSU and a must have item for any curious little ones.
Last Updated on September 28, 2023 by Emma Vanstone
Tracy Mead says
I have a VERY science mad lb (age 6), has been saying since the age of 4 he is going to be a scientist, is loving maths and science at school so hopefully he keeps enjoying it. He would love these kits, they look amazing I've never seen them before and would be good kits to use with our Beaver Scouts too. 🙂
Carri says
I had no idea dough could do this.
Kiran Nenwani says
Amazing hands on activity
S Edwards says
Spider man
Tracy Nixon says
Wonder Woman!
Emily Hutchinson says
Harley Quinn
Jeff Lowe says
Iron Man
Kate says
If you ask me it has to be Thor but my boy would def say Spiderman x
julie laing says
Cat woman
clair downham says
spider man
Sarah mackay says
Captain America
Jane Willis says
Superman
Lucy B says
wonder woman
MM says
Since i've been a small boy, its been the Incredible Hulk!
Karen Barrett says
My Dad x
Jo Carroll says
We love The Hulk. x
Kellie Steed says
Batman is my favourtie, but my son prefers Spiderman, so he's definitely more a Marvel boy. He'd love this, as he's also a budding (and enthusiastic) Scientist! Great idea and great prize.
stuart cricket says
Captain UK
Kim Styles says
Batman! I love his car!!
Lynne Manton says
Spider-man
Susan Smith says
Has to be Wonder Woman
Robert Price says
Superman
Karen R says
Batman xx
Ren Taylor says
My favourite super hero is Spiderman
Jackie Howell says
Captain America
Iris Tilley says
The incredible Hulk because I always have end up feeling sorry for him too lol
Denise says
Our favourite is Batman
Solange says
Spiderman.
Dean T says
My fave is Superman ... love Lois, Lex, Supergirl and all the rest from his stories
michelle o'neill says
spider man
Ursula Hunt says
My favourite superhero is Spiderman
Kim Carberry says
Iron man!
Jennie Whittaker says
This is fantastic! Thank you for letting me know about this! My little one would go crazy over this! His favourite is StarLord ... mine, usually Thor, but i've taken a liking to Dr Strange recently 🙂
Fiona Martin says
We love Batman!!
tim poole says
Either my Mum or Goober from the ghostchasers!
amy bondoc says
got to be batman
Rachel Butterworth says
Green Arrow.
Rich Tyler says
Batman for sure!
Pauline Hill says
SUPERMAN
Sadiyya Maryam says
Wonder Woman in our house!
Pam Francis Gregory says
The Flash
JULIE WARD says
My grandma was, but besides that its got to be batman
adrian price says
BATMAN
Ron Goodwin says
Superman
Mickie Bull says
Superted!
Gina M says
The Joker, does he count?
astrid c says
batman xx
Lorraine Kirk says
Hong Kong Phooey - does that count?!
Diana says
Captain America
Stevie says
I love watching the Lynda Carter version of Wonder Woman with my niece.
carol boffey says
iron man
sheri Darby says
Spiderman
ellie spider says
Wonder Woman 🙂
Natalie Gillham says
Wonder Woman as she has girl power! x
emma davison says
batman
Edward Guerreiro says
I like Robocop.
amanda greensmith says
i love the Hulk
Maria Jane Knight says
Ironman..... Robert Downey Jr is a hottie!
francis lee says
Superman is my fave superhero
Lauren Pilkington says
ironman
Sayeed Rahman says
As a child it was Spiderman, nowadays I like the movie depiction of Captain America and television depiction of DareDevil
laura stewart says
my grandad x
Victoria Thurgood says
Thor
sharon martin says
superman
MANDY DOHERTY says
Batman
DAWN HULL says
My favourite superhero is definitely Batman! Fab giveaway. Thank you.
Natalie Crossan says
captain america x
Adrian Bold says
Ironman is our favourite. Thanks for the competition.