Kraul Mirror Box Kit - Kids STEM Science
The Kraul Mirror Box is a learning and experimentation kit, featuring two mirrors, a flexible mirror, a red wooden peg doll and a blown glass sphere with a mirrored surface. A detailed booklet with experiments is included, inspiring hands-on science exploration.
The small glass sphere is approximately 4cm in diameter, with a reflective mirrored surface and a small tip that children can gently hold between their fingers. By placing the small mirror ball inside a box made from the three mirrors, children can see themselves and the room around them reflected as a miniature world. The curved surface of the ball flips images upside down, stretches shapes, and wraps the whole room into one tiny reflective view. This set encourages open-ended experimentation as children move objects around the ball and mirrors, and discover how reflections shift and change.
Use the flexible mirror to see how shapes or faces stretch and compress, making upside-down heads and funny faces. Mirror angles can be used to make simple kaleidoscope patterns with small objects to explore symmetrical designs. These playful distortions spark curiosity and support early STEM learning through observation, questioning, and discovery.
This toy supports sensory play by engaging the sense of sight and encouraging calm, focused observation. It also supports the positioning schema, as children naturally arrange objects around the ball and mirror and experiment with placement and perspective. These types of play help build visual thinking, spatial awareness, and problem-solving skills.
Ideal for home learning, classroom science, or quiet creative play, the Kraul Mirror Box is best suited for children aged 8 and over. The mirror ball is very fragile and should be handled with care. Adult supervision is recommended for younger children. The Kraul Mirror Box carries the Spiel Gut mark, a respected German recognition for toys that are well designed, educational and fun.
Made in Germany by Kraul, this mirror box kit is part of a range of thoughtful science toys that bring natural forces to life through real-world exploration and play.
Not suitable for children under 3 years
Designed for children aged 8 years or with adult supervision younger children. Warning! This mirror ball is fragile and will break if dropped onto a hard surface.
