If your kid builds everywhere (kitchen table, hotel room floor, grandma’s living room) and you want one set that travels well without turning into chaos, this is it. The MAGNA-TILES Travel Deluxe 55 Piece Set gives you a bigger building experience in a travel-friendly setup—so you get real play value on the go, not just “something to do for five minutes.”
What’s included: 55 magnetic tiles with built-in storage for easy packing and cleanup. With more pieces than a small travel set, kids can build taller towers, wider structures, and more detailed designs—without needing a giant bin.
Why it’s great: Magnetic tiles support STEM learning through hands-on building: spatial reasoning, geometry, symmetry, balance, and problem-solving. Because the play is open-ended, it scales with your child’s skills, and it stays interesting. The built-in storage is a parent favorite, because it makes it easy to keep the set together (no loose pieces rolling around the car). It’s screen-free, quiet, and it works in all the places you need it—airbnbs, restaurants, waiting rooms, school rooms, and long afternoons at home.
Who it’s perfect for: Ages 3+ and ideal for builders, kids who need busy hands, and homeschool families who want portable STEM play that lasts longer than a snack break. It’s also a great gift for families who travel or for grandparents who want a “special toy” that doesn’t take over the house.
Parent win: you’ll actually use the storage. Pack it, grab it, build, and put it away—without you sorting tiny parts or becoming the official piece counter. For homeschool use, it’s a simple way to add geometry practice, pattern work, and engineering thinking into the day with zero prep. Try quick prompts like “build a bridge,” “make a symmetrical design,” or “create a tall tower that can hold a book,” and you’ve got meaningful learning through play. (And yes, kids usually ask to do it again.)
Additional Information: This set contains products not manufactured by the seller. Please be advised that crates may contain small parts that may not be suitable for children under 3 years. Do not consume crate contents.
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