Learning Resources STEM Explorers Pixel Art Challenge - Science & STEM Activity Sets for Kids, Ages 5+

My 5 year old loves this toy! It was a great morning / quiet time activity. You can also find additional images to create on learning resources website or even on Pinterest!

So excited to give this as a gift…a combination of arts and crafts and educational for kids!

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This kept my kids busy. They love are so it was perfect for them. It's lightweight and colorful. The only annoying thing about it is the clean up because they are small pieces but it's not a deal breaker.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] My daughter really enjoyed the Pixel Art Pro. At first she had a little trouble staying focused and figuring out how everything worked, but by her second attempt she was already improving and becoming more engaged. She especially liked the variety of images she could create and enjoyed seeing her progress as she worked through different designs. It's a fun activity that encourages creativity, patience and concentration. Overall it's been a positive experience and she looks forward to making more pixel art creations.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The box says it's for children 5 & up, yet my 2.5 year old has been having a blast with it! Great for dexterity, creativity, imagination, etc. He did put one little colored foam square in his mouth at one point, but ultimately that's a risk letting a child under 5 play with it. Fortunately he spit it out right away, so no issues!

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This was so much fun for everyone from my husband to our 7yr old and then our 14yr old, we each made our own design. Helps with creativity and gets the kids off the screens I will definitely be needing more then one! Great way to connect with the family was very durable did its job.just make sure you keep up with the little blocks or they will be all over the house.

Both of my boys (7 and 11) loved coming up with different designs. We had the smaller version before, and it was great, but the jumbo board takes designs to a whole new level. It kept them entertained for hours!

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I really love this, my girl start playing with this for hours. It's easy to setup and create new design if you want. Was a magnificent way to spend a funny time with the kids and let your imagination flows

Bought this as a screen‑free STEM toy for my kids and honestly didn't expect it to get this much use. The re-playability is huge-you can make a design, take it apart, and rebuild something totally different every time, so it doesn't feel like a one‑time activity the way some other pixel or diamond art projects feel. They like using the challenge booklet when they want something to follow, and that's where a lot of problem‑solving and logic sneaks in. They're figuring things out step by step, paying attention to order, and fixing mistakes when something doesn't line up (definitely working on sequential thinking and spatial skills without realizing it). Other days they skip the challenges and just free play, making their own pixel art designs and characters. I especially like the challenges where you don't know exactly what you're building until you start-- they are delighted to see the image come to life. I like that the pieces are light and not sharp. The board is large, but it's overall easy to store the entire set. It's a really nice mix of creative play and learning. Keeps their hands busy, builds focus and fine motor skills, and doesn't feel like "work" to them at all. This is one of those STEM toys that actually gets pulled back out instead of forgotten. I would absolutely repurchase this set as a gift for other kids, or I would consider buying a second set to unlock more building options!

Bought this as a screen‑free STEM toy for my kids and honestly didn't expect it to get this much use. The re-playability is huge—you can make a design, take it apart, and rebuild something totally different every time, so it doesn't feel like a one‑time activity the way some other pixel or diamond art projects feel. They like using the challenge booklet when they want something to follow, and that's where a lot of problem‑solving and logic sneaks in. They're figuring things out step by step, paying attention to order, and fixing mistakes when something doesn't line up (definitely working on sequential thinking and spatial skills without realizing it). Other days they skip the challenges and just free play, making their own pixel art designs and characters. I especially like the challenges where you don't know exactly what you're building until you start-- they are delighted to see the image come to life. I like that the pieces are light and not sharp. The board is large, but it's overall easy to store the entire set. It's a really nice mix of creative play and learning. Keeps their hands busy, builds focus and fine motor skills, and doesn't feel like "work" to them at all. This is one of those STEM toys that actually gets pulled back out instead of forgotten. I would absolutely repurchase this set as a gift for other kids, or I would consider buying a second set to unlock more building options!