# Informative Electric Circuit Games 'Squishy Circuits' Explains Electric Circuits Using Play Dough By Riley von Niessen | Published 2016-05-10 | Life-Stages Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-circuits References: [kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1029871504/squishy-circuits-kits?ref=category) & [SquishyCircuits](http://SquishyCircuits.com) 'Squishy Circuits' looks to educate children about electric circuits in an entertaining and creative way -- using play dough. With the endorsements of parents and teachers alike, the brand has already garnered the funding needed through its [Kickstarter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lightn-race) to manufacture the product and ship to consumers. The product is offered in a variety of versions, with favorites including the 'Squishy Circuits Lite Kit,' 'Standard Kit,' 'Deluxe Kit' and more. Although modeled for children, 'Squishy Circuits' is an educational tool for anyone looking to learn about electric circuits, with users as young as 3 able to use the device. By using two different types of play dough -- one conductive and one insulative -- this toy relies on the power supplied by a connected battery. The battery causes electricity to flow through the circuit and gives power to LEDs, fans, buzzers, and tiny motors. The electric circuits are easy to make and can become more advanced as users gain more knowledge about how they work. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.4/10 - Popularity: 22% | Activity: 11% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Alpha - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Life-Stages](https://www.trendhunter.com/life-stages) > [Youth](https://www.trendhunter.com/youth) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Educational Toys with Interactive Technology:** 'Squishy Circuits' is an innovative product that merges learning with playtime, creating a potential industry for interactive educational toys. - **STEM Education Revolution:** 'Squishy Circuits' is a futuristic product that could lead to a new industry in STEM education as it is an innovative way of teaching science and technology. - **Creative Learning Through Sensory Play:** The use of play dough in 'Squishy Circuits' as a teaching tool sparks potential for blending sensory play with education to create a new industry for tactile learning. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Toy and Game Industry:** The toy industry could benefit from incorporating technology and education into its products by developing interactive educational toys such as 'Squishy Circuits'. - **Education and Training Industry:** The use of innovative technology for teaching science and technology concepts like those in 'Squishy Circuits' could disrupt the education and training industry by revolutionizing traditional teaching methods. - **STEAM Education Industry:** 'Squishy Circuits' and similar products could contribute to creating a new industry for STEAM-based education, combining technology and the arts in innovative ways to develop new methods of teaching and learning. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Digital Magnetic Toy Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tenki-spliced-magnetic-attraction-toy.md) - [Kid-Friendly Synth Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fourstep-sequencer.md) - [Light-Powered Racing Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lightn-race.md) - [Educational Science Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/just-add-baking-soda.md) - [Introductory Connected Device Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plug-and-make-kit.md) - [Hybrid STEM Activity Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/science-activity-kits.md) - [Virtual Lab Simulators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/experimenters-circuits.md) - [STEM Holiday Shops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/holiday-gift-shop.md) - [Creative STEM-Based Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jitterygit.md)