What are KEVA planks made of?
pine wood
Standard KEVA planks are made from durable pine wood, which has a beautiful, natural finish.
Are all KEVA planks the same size?
KEVA Planks are for everyone. Every piece is exactly the same size and shape. No glue or connectors, just simple stacking.
How many KEVA planks do I need?
HOW MANY PLANKS DO I NEED? Any classroom needs a minimum of 800-1000 planks to allow several students to build at the same time and gain momentum and excitement for construction. We recommend 100-150 planks per student as a rule of thumb. If you cannot afford that many, do not be discouraged.
Who invented Keva planks?
Scheel Ken
Scheel. Ken, the founder, saw the educational possibilities with simple building blocks and started the company with a mission to bring families closer together and inspire the creative spirit in people of all ages. He is an internationally sought-after trainer and thought leader in hands-on informal education.
Are KEVA planks worth it?
The Keva Maple planks are fantastic. They are great for 2 years up to 102. Great for free thought, creative building and spatial learning. We purchased a set of 200 and realized that for multiple people to build simultaneously we needed more.
Who invented KEVA planks?
Are Keva planks worth it?
What does Keva planks stand for?
Knowledge, Exploration, and Visual Arts
KEVA is a mnemonic or acronym. It stands for Knowledge, Exploration, and Visual Arts.
What size are Keva planks?
KEVA Planks are cuboid wooden block toys for children and adults. Each block is sized approximately 1/4 inch (6.35 mm) x 3/4 inch (19.05 mm) x 4 1/2 inches (114.3 mm).
What does KEVA planks stand for?
Who made Keva planks?
How much does a Keva Plank weigh?
One bag full of planks weighs about 8 pounds so it is easy to carry to your favorite building nook in the house. This smaller set is a great starter for 1-2 builders, or small to medium sized projects.
Standard KEVA planks are made from durable pine wood, which has a beautiful, natural finish. The select factories awarded to produce pine KEVA planks in China are held to the strictest standards for quality, safety and manufacturing tolerances.
Why build with KEVA?
Physically handling the blocks builds a fundamental understanding of quantities, equality, geometry, balance and design. Each kit includes an idea book with concepts to stimulate builders. No glue or connectors required! Simply stack the solid KEVA planks to create buildings, monuments and geometric forms.
What is a Keva set?
KEVA is exclusive to MindWare. Use the educator guide to incorporate hands-on building activities into the classroom. The 1,000 plank set is a favorite of schools and museums as a resource for lessons or play! Maple KEVA are our very best planks, made from top grade maple in the USA (Maine).
What can you do with a Keva structure box?
A great activity for at home or in the classroom, builders can use the finished launcher to test force and aim. KEVA Structure boxes come with plenty of planks and lots of building inspiration: they’re the most basic building sets, allowing for endless building possibilities.