When it comes to building, construction, and robotics, we think that there’s no such thing as too much of a good thing—and no better way to have fun with your kids. So if you’re looking for some great building-related activities, check out these wonderful options.

Bionic Bug (Techno Gears)

Most kids love building, and a slightly smaller group loves bugs. For those who love both, this action-packed kit is perfect. It contains 80 colorful pieces and easy-to-follow instructions to build a motorized bug that moves, rotates, and more. Kids will learn about robotics, gears, following instructions, planning, and patience. For ages s 6+. Under $20. www.thelearningjourney.com

Build-a-Bot Dino (Colorific)

This robotics kit is aimed at a slightly younger audience (although older kids may still enjoy it). The complete kit consists of about 20 pieces, so the frustration factor is pretty low. When you’re done, use the stickers to customize and personalize your dino. Then, “feed” him his special leaf, and he’ll come to life. Later, you can take your bot apart and reassemble him or mix and match with the other Build-a-Bot pets (a fox and a bunny). For ages 5+. Under $40. https://www.colorific.com.au

Invent a Stellar Solar Lamp (Spark!Lab/Smithsonian/Creativity for Kids)

As they say, “necessity is the mother (or father) of invention,” which is why this kit starts with a problem that needs to be solved: you’re going camping with your family, and there’s no electricity, but you need a light for your tent when the sun goes down. The kit itself, which uses the Smithsonian’s Spark!Lab invention process, comes with all the pieces you’ll need to brainstorm, design, and create a solar-powered lantern, flashlight, or night-light. These kits are designed to provide children with the same hands-on type experience they’d get at the Draper Spark!Lab at the Smithsonian National Museum of American History in Washington, DC. For ages 8+. Under $20. http://www.fabercastell.com

Inventor’s Studio (Spark!Lab/Smithsonian/Creativity for Kids)

This kit, from the smart folks at the Smithsonian’s Spark!Lab, is designed specifically for kids who have ideas for cool inventions but don’t know exactly where to begin. The Studio jumpstarts the process by giving young inventors a goal (create a tree house), and introduces them to the same innovation process that’s used by real inventors. It encourages kids to explore (do research on their idea), sketch (visualize what they’d like to create), collaborate with others, experiment (does their design need tweaking?), and try it out. Kids learn how to use their imagination, overcome challenges, and learn from their mistakes. For ages 8+. Under $17. http://www.fabercastell.com

PinBox 3000 (Cardboard Teck Institute)

If you believe that the “tap-swipe” generation is losing contact with the material world and that kids these days need more hands-on activities, PinBox is definitely for you (actually, for you and your kids). The Pinbox 3000 comes with 39 die-cut cardboard parts and everything else (rubber bands, rivets, marbles, and more) that you’ll need to build a tabletop pinball game. And because it’s cardboard, the opportunities for customizing your kit are literally endless, so every PinBox is completely unique. It takes about an hour to build and no tools are required. There’s a printed instruction guide, but if you crave irony, there’s a digital tutorial to building your get-away-from-digital kit on the company’s website. For ages 7+. Under $55. https://pinbox3000.com