# Chain Reaction Toys motionKit Helps Kids Build Their Own Chain Reaction Machines By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2021-09-16 | Life-Stages Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/motionkit References: [kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/momentix/motionkit?ref=section-design-tech-featured-project) motionKit is "the toy that lets you turn anything into a [chain reaction machine](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/balance-maze)" and it teaches [STEM concepts through play](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-education-science-kits). Unlike complicated puzzle toys that are geared towards adults, this one for kids and adults alike supports solo exploration and teamwork, all in an earth-friendly way. The screen-free toy inspires curiosity through experimentation and the components of the kit are just the start of making incredible machines. As motionKit asks, "Can you use a low lever and a recycled bottle to press a button? Can a spoon become a ramp?" The STEM-teaching kit includes 22 pieces, 1,000 possible card combinations and online challenges that get more and more challenging, which promises hours of entertainment and education for the whole family. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.8/10 - Popularity: 97% | Activity: 96% | Freshness: 10% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - 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's Driving This Trend - **Chain Reaction Toys:** Teaching STEM concepts through collaborative and experimental play. - **Screen-free Toys:** Providing opportunities for hands-on learning without the use of technology. - **Earth-friendly Toys:** Encouraging sustainability and environmental consciousness through play. ### Who This Affects Most - **Toy Industry:** Innovating new toys that offer hands-on learning and sustainability components. - **Education Industry:** Integrating STEM concepts and hands-on learning into curriculum through innovative toys. - **Environmental Industry:** Creating and promoting earth-friendly toys to encourage sustainability and eco-consciousness. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [3-in-1 STEM Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spiral-spring-science-kit.md) - [Learning-Focused Robotics Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/robots-in-motion.md) - [Creative STEM-Based Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jitterygit.md) - [DIY Robotics Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/windbots.md) - [Innovative Toy Creations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kinetic-building-system.md) - [Hybrid STEM Activity Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/science-activity-kits.md) - [Light-Powered Racing Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lightn-race.md) - [Kid's Felt Building Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/knop-knop.md) - [Dinosaur Tile STEAM Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dino-adventure-pack.md)