SNAP CIRCUITS Beginner SCB-20 STEM Electronics Toy for Kids Ages 5-9
- 14 parts, more than 20 projects
- Ages 5 to 9
- Base board, modules and illustrated manual included
- 3 AA batteries required, not included
- 11.7 x 2 x 7.4 inches, 0.23 kg
- Circuit safe safety device
Last refreshed Oct 3, 2026 · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A snap-together beginner electronics kit with an illustrated manual written for young builders. Batteries are not included, and the project list is limited.
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ASIN: B011M0XXXMModel: SCB-20Category: Science Kits & Toys
Overview
Not a kit of loose wires, this set mounts every part on plastic modules that snap together on a base board. A color manual with few words and many diagrams walks children through each project.
The snap design lets a child build working circuits without tools, and the manual is written for beginners.
Who it's for
Home learning and classroom activities for young beginners suit a guided kit. Teens or hobbyists wanting a larger parts list should step up to a bigger set.
Pros and cons
- Snap-together, no tools
- Illustrated beginner manual
- Circuit safe safety device
- Teaches how switches and circuits work
- Batteries not included
- Small parts count
- Limited to beginner projects
- Parts may be lost
Performance notes
Parts snap onto the base board in the order the manual shows, so a child sees how switches and circuits connect. The kit runs on batteries, so power supply, not the parts, limits run time.
Where it stands among science kits & toys
- #5 most-searched brand and model of the 9 science kits & toys lines we track (by search demand, not sales).
From the specs of the 13 science kits & toys we list; not a test result.
Specifications
| Brand | Snap Circuits |
|---|---|
| Model | SCB-20 |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item dimensions | 11.7 x 2 x 7.4 inches |
| Item weight | 0.23 kg |
| Included components | |
| Parts | 14 |
| Included components | Snap Circuit base board, modules, illustrated manual |
| Warranty & support | |
| Warranty | Warranted for defects in manufacture |
| Other details | |
| Recommended age | 5 to 9 years |
| Projects | More than 20 |
| Batteries | 3 AA required, not included |
| Educational objective | STEM |
Frequently asked questions
What is in the Snap Circuits Beginner SCB-20 box?
A base board, snap circuit modules and an illustrated beginner manual. Batteries are not included.
What batteries does Snap Circuits SCB-20 need?
The description says 3 AA batteries are required and not included.
What ages is Snap Circuits Beginner for?
The listing says ages 5 to 9.