4M KidzLabs Solar System Mobile Making Kit: Build, Display, and Learn

The 4M KidzLabs Solar System Mobile Making Kit lets children build a hanging mobile of the solar system, complete with glow-in-the-dark planets that stand out once the lights go off. Children construct the hanging frame themselves using joints and straws, then attach each planet to create a display piece as well as a hands-on astronomy project.

How It Helps

Children follow step-by-step instructions to build the mobile's frame and attach each planet, working on spatial reasoning as they balance the structure. Suitable for children aged 5 and over, the kit also includes a kids' quiz, adding a knowledge-checking element to the hands-on build.

• Glow-in-the-dark planets create a striking display once the lights are off
• Hanging frame construction using joints and straws builds spatial reasoning skills
• Transparent plastic dome covers add a tactile, visual element to the build
• Included kids' quiz reinforces solar system facts alongside the hands-on construction
• Doubles as a room display once complete, not just a one-off activity

Building a display piece that also teaches solar system facts gives children a lasting result from their work, rather than a model that gets put away once finished.

Whether used for a school astronomy topic or a bedroom decoration project at home, the Solar System Mobile Making Kit offers an engaging way to combine construction and space science.

• Glow-in-the-dark planets: create a visible display once the lights are off
• Hanging frame construction using joints and straws
• Transparent plastic dome covers for a tactile, visual build element
• Includes a kids' quiz to reinforce solar system knowledge
• Suitable for children from 5 years and up
• Assembled mobile measures approximately 42.0cm (W) x 16.0cm (H) x 42.0cm (L)
• Brand: 4M, from the KidzLabs range
• Barcode: 4893156032256

• Glows in the dark. The planets stand out at night, turning the finished mobile into an ongoing bedroom display.
• A genuine building project. Children construct the hanging frame themselves using joints and straws, not just stick on ready-made pieces.
• Includes a knowledge check. The built-in kids' quiz reinforces solar system facts alongside the hands-on build.
• Trusted STEM brand. Part of the 4M KidzLabs range, known for accessible, curriculum-friendly science kits.

What's in the Box

Contents include the planet pieces, transparent dome covers, joints and straws for the hanging frame, the kids' quiz, and instructions.

Safety and Age Suitability

Suitable for children aged 5 years and over. Contains small parts. Adult supervision is recommended during assembly and when hanging the finished mobile.

Delivery and Returns

Standard UK delivery applies. See our Delivery and Returns page for full details.

• What is the 4M KidzLabs Solar System Mobile Making Kit?
  It is a build-it-yourself kit that lets children construct a hanging mobile of the solar system, complete with glow-in-the-dark planets and a kids' quiz.
• Do the planets really glow in the dark?
  Yes, the planets are designed to glow in the dark, creating a visible display once the lights are switched off.
• What age is this kit suitable for?
  The kit is designed for children aged 5 years and over. Younger children may need adult help with assembly.
• What is included in the kit?
  The kit includes the planet pieces, transparent dome covers, joints and straws for the hanging frame, a kids' quiz, and instructions.
• Can the mobile be displayed once it's built?
  Yes, the finished mobile is designed to be hung and displayed, particularly showing off its glow-in-the-dark planets at night.
• Is adult supervision needed to build the mobile?
  Adult supervision is recommended, particularly for younger children, during assembly and when hanging the completed mobile.
• Is this a good toy for learning about the solar system?
  Yes, building the mobile alongside the included kids' quiz gives children a hands-on way to learn and reinforce solar system facts.