The Design & Drill Bolt Buddies Tractor | Source: Educational Insights

Parents, this is not a drill … it’s a screwdriver! 

Educational Insights’ Design & Drill Bolt Buddies Tractor is the perfect addition to playtime for any aspiring builder and comes complete with working, kid-friendly tools. Designed for kids ages 3 and up, this newest kit in the ongoing Bolt Buddies STEM line includes one farm tractor, one screwdriver, two screwable wheels, one trailer, seven bolts, one Bolt Buddy figure, and one chicken pal figure. 

Kids can use the safe, easy-to-use screwdriver to securely fasten each of the pieces in the kit. The tractor has a total of seven drill spots, each of which has a designated bolt and some of which have additional attachments, such as the movable wheels or trailer. The kit includes a picture diagram that denotes the drill spots, but younger builders may still need an adult’s assistance locating these spots on the physical model. 

Source: Educational Insights

Despite its kid-friendly construction, the screwdriver works identically to the adult version of the tool, so be sure to *drill* the phrase “righty tighty, lefty loosey” into your little one’s head (another drill pun, I know). The pieces fasten securely, but are also relatively easy to unscrew, so kids should have minimal trouble building, disassembling, and rebuilding their vehicle. Plus, the screwdriver is the perfect size for little hands, ensuring the development of fine motor skills

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The Bolt Buddy figure is also fastened with a bolt and comes pre-built. This farmer friend sports overalls and a straw hat and is composed of two cylindrical pieces: a face and a body. A different facial expression appears on each side of the face piece so that little ones can change it according to the mood they think the farmer is in. To change the Bolt Buddy’s expression, kids simply use the screwdriver to unscrew the figure, rotate its head, then re-screw it! Additionally, there are drill spots at the bottom of both the Bolt Buddy and the chicken pal, so kids can attach them to any drill point on the tractor! 

The Design & Drill Tractor is an engaging way to introduce kids to engineering and problem-solving skills. As they design their vehicle, little builders will be practicing STEM skills and mastering dexterity. As an added bonus, this Bolt Buddies package unfolds to create a farm playset — the perfect arena for sustainable, imaginative play! Just be sure to have strong tape on deck to firmly connect the pieces of the box.

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Danielle Farina

Danielle Farina

Danielle is an editorial intern for the Pop Insider, the Toy Book, and the Toy Insider. When she’s not giving an incredibly off-key performance of her favorite Disney soundtracks, you can find her going on walks, binge watching New Girl, or reading a book in a local coffee shop! Danielle is excited to immerse herself in the world of toys and unleash her inner child!

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