May 10, 2026
How Things Work
Raspberry Pi 5, LINKKI's kinetic kit, and more
The best way to explain how something works is to hand it over.
Raspberry Pi 5 is a real Linux computer on a single board, running a 2.4GHz quad-core chip with up to 16GB of RAM. Simple Machines Made Simple by Chase Roberts is a board book on all six classical simple machines, each shown as a working demonstration. Sphero Indi is a palm-sized robot that navigates by reading color tiles with an on-board sensor, teaching kids that computers need explicit, ordered instructions without a screen in sight. LINKKI is a set of flat bars and snap-together clips that connect at pivot points into linkages, the mechanical unit behind gears, engines, and robotic arms.
Raspberry Pi
Raspberry Pi 5
2.4GHz quad-core computer on a single board, with USB 3, PCIe, and support for up to 16GB RAM.
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Books
Simple Machines Made Simple
A board book by Chase Roberts on all six simple machines, each shown as a working demonstration.
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linkkiproject
LINKKI Basic Kit
Flat bars and snap-together clips that connect at pivot points into working linkages and mechanisms.
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Sphero
Sphero Indi
Color-sensing robot that navigates by reading silicone tiles, no screen required.
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This week's picks
One product and one brand from the collection
Tinker Crate. A monthly STEM kit for ages 9–12, each box built around one engineering concept with all parts included. Get it here
Upper Story. Premium educational toys that make abstract concepts (physics, logic, computation) tangible and playable. Find it here
Last week's drop
In case you missed it
4 products from last week's drop, all selected for their quality, thoughtful design, and educational benefits.
Wunderkids
Deluxe Folder
Baby-safe play mat in silicone-finished vegan leather that wipes clean in seconds.
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Nalamoves
Compact Bars Combo
Wall-mounted birch climbing rungs sized for the whole family.
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Books
Charts for Babies: A Picture Book
Colors, shapes, and feelings taught through pie charts and Venn diagrams.
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Kakimori
Breata's Gentle Scissors
Safety-capped blades that cut paper but not fingers.
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