This interlocking gears set helps children develop fine motor skills, creativity, and imagination through hands-on building. The open-ended design encourages critical thinking and problem-solving as kids explore different construction possibilities. The spinning gear movement introduces early STEM concepts like sorting, grouping, counting, and basic physics principles. The pieces are compatible with other Gears! Gears! Gears! sets for expanded building options. The set supports STEM learning across science, technology, engineering, and math to help build foundational skills. Learning Resources has provided educational toys since 1984.