Here are the finished Santa on Sleigh builds by our little builders, and I honestly couldn’t be prouder.
As I mentioned in the previous post, I thought this kit would be a much bigger challenge for them, but they surprised me in the best possible way. They were far more capable than I expected and handled the build with confidence and motivation.
One of my favorite moments was seeing how one of the kids, who was convinced from the start that building kits wouldn’t be his thing and that he would get bored quickly, ended up being one of the most proactive builders. He absolutely loved the challenge, helped his classmates a lot, finished his kit earlier than others, and is now already looking forward to building his next one. This kit was a real surprise for him… and for me too.
This build also gave us the opportunity to talk about how Santa actually moves. I explained that Santa isn’t “hanging” or attached in a traditional way, the movement comes from a pendulum and counterweight system. The way the weight is distributed allows Santa to balance and swing smoothly thanks to gravity and the center of mass. Understanding the why behind the movement made the build even more interesting for them.
What did they find most difficult?
The piece right under Santa, which needs quite a bit of pressure to fit correctly.
The snowflake pendulum piece with the R of ROKR, as it’s tricky to fit all the parts together at once even when everything is aligned.
The antlers, which are quite delicate and fell off a few times.
Overall, this kit challenged them more than the previous ones, but in a very positive way. It was motivating, engaging, and incredibly rewarding to see the final result. They loved working on something more complex and different, and the outcome speaks for itself.
Thank you so much! They enjoyed it a lot, and there’s definitely going to be a lot of superglue involved .
I just need to find the time to write the post, I already have the photos ready!
Don’t worry, you’re arriving right on time!!
Actually, today we were talking about which kits they’d like to have, and they absolutely loved the pendulum ones. They’re in love with the fisherman and the little airplane!
Yes!! That’s exactly why I find it funny to share the anecdote too. In the end, every child is a world of their own, and it’s really interesting to see how they react and how they face challenges, as well as how satisfied they feel as they make progress and finish their kits. It’s truly becoming an adventure worth remembering.
Yess!! Thank you so much!
They’re really drawn to movement, so the pendulum ones fascinate them instantly. Explaining the “why” behind it makes the build even more interesting for them and for me too
And good luck with Sakura Bonsai 
It’s nice that the child who didn’t seem to enjoy building at first is now so enthusiastic