Imagine the scene: kids gathered around, eyes wide with wonder, as a small car races forward powered by none other than the sun itself. You might be thinking of a science fiction movie, but guess what? This is the exciting reality of teaching environmental responsibility with solar-powered toys! ??   Education Through Play: Where Magic Happens We all know that children learn best when they're having fun. Play is their secret sauce for absorbing knowledge, and we have a golden opportunity to use it to teach them about being guardians of our planet. And how do we do that? With the ingeni ..read more

With Solar panels becoming more and more popular lately, they have sparked the curiosity of kids, making them wonder how they work. For a while now they have been a big part of the ongoing renewable energy revolution that aims to use the naturally replenished sources available on Earth to reduce pollution and increase sustainability . Having kids understand how this technology works is important to have them better grasp its benefits but also lay the ground for improving it in the future. Some might be surprised to learn that solar panels have been around for a long time. In 1839 French phys ..read more

Just before the year 2022’s end we’re happy to introduce our latest product, the DIY Solar Race Car 2 from TOYLOGS. As the name suggests this is the sequel of the first version that was released a couple of years back. With a new, modern design and a few tweaks, this model car kit is surely an improvement to the previous model. We listened to our customer’s feed-back and made a few improvements, especially on how the motor is being installed and used to spin the back wheel’s axle. To install the motor horizontally we had to change the axle gear which now is bigger but also adds power. Same a ..read more

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Before packaging all solar panels and motors for the Solar Race Car are checked to make sure they function properly. If once installed the race car is not running when fully exposed in the sun please check the following: The wheels are not too tight inserted into the axles. Sometimes when pushed in too hard the wheels get too close to the wooden carriage and touch the edges which makes the car not move. Solution – pull the wheels apart a little and adjust the axle position relative to the carriage by moving the white spacers on the axle until it moves easily.  The white gear ring on the ..read more

Among kids and adults alike, 3d wooden puzzles have become a real trend lately with many developing a real passion for them. At about the preteen years, it becomes unusual to still be enamoured by the same toys you used to love as a child. Wouldn’t it be great if there were toys that are specifically designed for older kids and adults? Well, there are, and these 3D Wooden Puzzles are some of them.  One of the main reasons why we outgrow toys is because they become less interesting to us over time. Simple toys for kids don’t engage the mind in the same way as you grow older. This leads to ..read more

When it comes to early education for toddlers Montessori wooden toys have become some of the most sought for by parents and educators alike. Children are exceptionally special and how can you choose ordinary toys for them? Nowadays, toys are no longer just playing objects, they are learning devices, stimulators, and sensorial items for your child. According to Parker & Thomsen (2019), Learning through playing has a positive impact on child development. So, as a parent, teacher, or caretaker you should cautiously choose toys for your kids. How do Montessori wooden toys become so popular? Le ..read more

With so many options around you often may be wondering why should you buy wooden toys for kids? Toys offer the perfect alternative to today’s kids’ tablets, phones, and video games. They let them use their hands while nurturing their creativity and imagination at the same time. Wooden toys for kids take this a step further. There’s something special about running your fingers over a well-crafted wooden object. Kids seem to understand this even better than adults. This probably explains why despite being around for centuries, wooden toys have never quite gone out of fashion. As a parent, some o ..read more