Jugaad Toys

Fantastic, Fun and Frugal.

DIY Science Toy kits

Hi, my name is Vivaan. I love science. In 2nd grade I got interested in Tinkering during my visit to the Exploratorium in San Francisco. My mom introduced me to a book called Toys from Trash by Arvind Gupta. This got me inspired to start Jugaad Toys.

When I am not tinkering, I like reading, building with Legos, learning Tae Kwon Do, playing table tennis and drawing.

Books and places that inspire me:

Toys from Trash
Scifun
Science from crap
The Art of Tinkering
The Exploratorium Science Snackbook
The Exploratorium pier 17, San Francisco
Museum of Science, Boston
Discovery Museum, Acton
The Physics Show, Foothill College
NASA Johnson Space Center, Houston

The toys

Ruler Launcher (Potential energy to Kinetic energy)

Ping Pong Launcher (Potential energy to Kinetic energy)

Spinning Animator (make your art move and explore simple animation)

Flexagons (fidget toy with Isosceles triangles)

Levers and Linkages (make joints that move)

Paper Circuits Kit (make a simple circuit)

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get my Toy kits?

Place an order by emailing thingsparentsdo@gmail.com

Jugaad toys make great party favors and can also be used for a fun activity in a birthday party!

Free delivery on orders over $20 in Mountain View, CA

Free pickup (no minimum) in Mountain View, CA

Shipping anywhere on orders of $50 or more with a $10-$15 shipping fee.

What is included in the kit?

Your kit is complete with detailed instructions and bits and pieces that you will need to make your toy. Basic things like scissors, school glue, tape might be required but are not included.

Lego props shown in images are not part of toys.

Who can make the toys?

These kits are appropriate for ages 5-11yrs. Most kits involve using scissors so adult supervision is recommended. Some kits require super glue (included) or button/coin batteries (included), hence adult supervision is necessary.

Why choose JUGAAD?

Homemade

Each kit is created and assembled by me with some help from my family. I created porotypes,tested the materials, played and played with them, refined the toy, wrote detailed instructions and packaged them.

Eco Friendly

I have used wooden or paper materials where possible. Poly bags used to protect paper templates can be reused.

Minimal packaging, promise!

Frugal

Jugaad is a Hindi word which translates to ingenious way to fix something or create something. It is an art of resourcefulness and creativity reflected in everyday life. Jugaad toys are $2-$4 each and use everyday materials.

Fun

All Jugaad toys pack a lot of fun and inspire creativity. They are a perfect blend of Science and Art. The science element is also explained with instructions.