Thoughts on sc-100 vs. beginner for a 6 year old? afaict, diffs are: sc-100 has more parts and more projects; beginner has easier diagrams

We bought the beginner set for our then 5 year old daughter. She loved it so much we purchased the sc-100, loved that one too and she now has several sets (now she's 6), each newer one harder than the last. Start out with the beginner, if your child shows interest, then move up. These are a great way to introduce STEM to young children without being overly hard. I will also add these sets are pretty cool.

Did anyone else have this product not work right out of the gate? Fresh batteries, tried two different sets of new batteries. Any suggestions?

Elenco, the company that makes Snap Circuits, is great. They offer free replacement parts. All you have to do is go to the Snap Circuits homepage, then go to Support and fill out the replacement part request form. Right out of the box I dropped my son's light-up fan motor and the top came off. I requested a new one via their site and got it about a week later. Totally free. : )

I am very interested in giving one of these sets to my grandson. My grandson does not like loud sounds-will he be able to control the sound or not use

Sound is not a big part of the projects in this first kit. Most of the projects turn on lights or the whirling lighted fan. There are a few projects that beep when you push a button, but if he doesn't like the sound he can just push the button once and then move on to the next project.

Does it come with the clear board to put the items on?

Yes, the clear board you see in the photos is included. Son really loves it. (Age 6)

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⚡ Snap into STEM greatness — where young minds light up with every click!

HANDS ON STEM MASTERY - Introduce your young engineer (ages 5-9) to real working circuits with easy snap-together parts designed for safe, creative exploration.
BUILT IN SAFETY ASSURANCE - Patented circuit-safe technology and extra childproofing ensure worry-free learning for your smallest innovators.
VIBRANT LEARNING EXPERIENCE - Colorful, age-appropriate manual with clear diagrams makes complex concepts accessible and engaging for early learners.
AWARD WINNING EDUCATIONAL FUN - Join thousands of families and educators who trust this Specialty Toy of the Year and Seriously STEM! award winner for inspiring curiosity.
SKILL BUILDING BEYOND CIRCUITS - Develop problem-solving, troubleshooting, and planning skills through 21 unique, hands-on projects that grow with your child.

The Snap Circuits Beginner Kit (SCB-20) is a compact, award-winning STEM toy designed for children ages 5-9. Featuring 14 easy-to-snap parts and a vibrant manual, it offers 21 hands-on projects that teach the fundamentals of electrical circuits safely with patented childproof technology. Trusted by educators and parents alike, this kit sparks early engineering skills and problem-solving in a fun, colorful format.

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ASIN	B011M0XXXM
Age Range Description	Kid
Battery Description	Alkaline
Best Sellers Rank	#3,007 in Toys & Games ( See Top 100 in Toys & Games ) #27 in Educational Science Kits
Brand Name	Snap Circuits
Customer Reviews	4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (3,544)
Educational Objective	STEM
Global Trade Identification Number	00756619010861
Included Components	SNAP CIRCUIT BASE BOARD, SNAP CIRCUIT MODULES, SNAP CIRCUITS BEGINNER ILLUSTRATED MANUAL
Item Dimensions	11.7 x 2 x 7.4 inches
Item Type Name	Snap Circuit’s Beginner, Electronics Exploration Kit, STEM kit for ages 5-9
Item Weight	13.6 ounces
Manufacturer	Elenco Electronics LLC
Manufacturer Maximum Age (MONTHS)	108
Manufacturer Minimum Age (MONTHS)	60
Manufacturer Part Number	SCB-20
Manufacturer Warranty Description	Warranted for defects in manufacture.
Material Type	Plastic
Model Number	SCB-20
Number of Items	1
Number of Packs	1
Set Name	Beginner
Size	11.7 x 2 x 7.4 inches
Sub Brand	Snap Circuits
Theme	Science
UPC	756619010861
Unit Count	1 Count

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