Kraul Kids STEM Science Whirlwind Kit – Natural Sails Weather Vain

This wonderful Whirlwind Kit by Kraul is a DIY Weather Vane set for older children with natural cotton sails. Catching the slightest breeze this weather vane will spin, with its eye-catching sails turning into the wind.

The Natural Sails Whirlwind Kit is a construction kit suitable for children from 12 years +, and can be set up in the garden or on a balcony where it will catch the wind. This educational kit inspires learning about renewable energy and forces and is made to a traditional design using natural materials. This wooden weather vane will show children how strong the wind is by how fast it’s spinning and also the wind direction, a brilliant educational resource for learning through play. This engineering kit is great for homeschooling and science projects at home, exploring abstract concepts through play.

This mesmerising windmill has a large 80cm diameter making a statement in the garden but requires protection from rain. It can be taken apart for storing when not in use.

This Kraul STEM science kit is a classic cause and effect toy, is made from high quality materials including locally sourced beech and pine wood, and is completely plastic free. This DIY Whirlwind kit would make a fab gift for children 12 years and above inspiring logical thinking, experimentation and discovery.

• STEM science set
• DIY weather vane
• Made in Germany

Size: Diameter 80cm

Sensory Play: Cause and effect, cognition, problem solving

Schematic Play: This toy is suited to children displaying the rotational schema.

Safety Instructions: Suitable for children aged 12+ years. Warning! Not suitable for under 3 years, contains small parts which are a choking hazard.

Key product ethics: Using locally sourced timber and high quality materials, Kraul toys carry the Spiel Gut mark which ensures high educational value with strong environmental standards.

Discover a world of wonder with Kraul STEM science kits and educational toys. Designed and made in Germany, Kraul toys support learning through experimentation and observation inspired by the natural world. Children can explore abstract scientific concepts with these creative learning kits based on the natural elements of Earth, Air, Fire and Water.

Kraul is a family owned business dedicated to encouraging children to learn about science and nature through experiment and play. Many of Krauls science and STEM kits have been inspired by Walter Krauls experience as a Waldorf teacher at the Rudolf Steiner School in Munich, and later developed by his son Christoph, a meteorologist and physicist. Kraul toys carry the Spiel Gut mark and work with two workshops that involve people with disabilities in the manufacturing of these toys.