Crayola Rocket Minds

Binney & Smith
Ages 7 and Up

What It Is

Rocket Minds is a line of game and activity boards designed to reinforce the learning of fundamental skills while providing creativity and fun for kids in Pre-K through 5th grade. They provide a colorful and innovative complement to a child’s school experience, teaching fundamental skills in math, science, social studies and literacy.

Each Rocket Minds product is designed to instruct in one subject and features a central work-panel called a "Gel Board," where you write with a special magnetic-tipped stylus and magnetic stamps. The magnet draws metal filings into each small cell on the board (think Magna-Doodle) and erases with a simple rub of the fingers. The magnet stamps and stylus are held in a pouch attached to the top of the board along with a flip book that includes the lessons and games—making it easily transportable.

Rocket Minds come in a variety of themes designed to make skill building entertaining with such subjects as: Pizza Maker math, Space Explorer science, Story Builder literacy and American Adventure social studies. All the boards are colorful and well designed to match their theme; the Gel Board on Pizza Maker Math is shaped like a pizza pie with a crust boarder.


Who’s Going To Love It

Kids in the specific age range enjoy playing with this—they like drawing and erasing with their fingers, and the activities are age appropriate so they won’t be bored.

For parents who are looking for an educational toy that is affordable, of high quality and easy to use, this is a terrific option.


What To Be Aware Of

Rocket Minds are sold separately. Additional expansion games for each board can be found on Crayola’s Web site.

Suggested Retail Price

$9.99

Available At

Most major retail and toy stores and online e-commerce outlets.