9 year old Kavir likes to build with bricks – the building blocks. One day, his father gifted him Havi Elements – DIY Robotics Starter Kit. Kavir was of course very happy with the gift. He started making projects and just in 2 days, he finished making 40+ robotics & STEAM creations.

One fine Sunday morning, Kavir got that eureka moment and he started building a structure out of the blocks. Later, he made a circuit with Havi Elements and merged the two. The output was awesome.

Imagine if building blocks could come alive, start moving, glowing and sensing the environment.
That’s exactly what happens when Havi Bricks and the Havi Elements DIY Robotics Starter Kit come together.

Blocks encourages creativity through open-ended play, while Havi Elements introduces children to the exciting world of curiosity and problem solving through electronics, sensors, circuits, and robotics. Together, they transform simple models into interactive STEAM projects that are fun to build and even more exciting to experiment with.

Whether you’re a parent looking for meaningful screen-free activities, a teacher planning hands-on STEM lessons, or a young maker eager to explore robotics, these beginner-friendly projects are a great place to start.

Here is the list of components required to make all the 5 projects.

Elements:

• Power Element
• Motor Element
• LED Element
• IR Element Pair

Accessories:

• Power bank with USB Cable
• Geared motor
• Gearless motor
• LED Cables of red, green, yellow color
• Submersible pump
• Havi Bricks

Craft material:

• Card paper
• Foam sheet
• Double-sided tape, Rubber bands
• Cutter, Scissors
• Compass, pencil, scale etc.

You can get all the elements and accessories from Havi Elements – DIY Robotics Starter Kit – 100 in 1 & Havi Bricks. You can also contact us to get the custom pack of making any of the projects.

Let’s explore five fun working models that combine creativity with engineering.

1. Basic Fan

Build a sturdy fan using Havi Bricks and power it using a DC motor from Havi Elements. Add the paper craft of the fan for right vibes. While assembling the circuit, children understand how electrical energy is converted into mechanical motion.

2. Static Traffic Light Model

Traffic signals are something children see every day, making them an excellent introduction to electronics.

Using Havi Bricks, kids construct a road & pole that gives a realistic look as a traffic signal, while LEDs from Havi Elements bring the model to life. This project introduces children to electrical circuits, LED connections, and the purpose of traffic management systems.

Further, by using the advanced robotics kit add-on, you can extend this project to a real-world traffic lights working model where each light turns on-off at a specific time interval.

3. Jackpot Game

Commonly known as the Stop the Circle game, this project becomes even more exciting because you get to build the game yourself.

In this project, children create a sensor-based game. Start by making a circular game board using card paper. Divide it into eight sections and assign a score to each section. Next, build the stand using Havi Bricks and attach an arrow to the rotating disc.

When you bring your hand near the IR sensor, the disc starts rotating. When you move your hand away, the disc stops. The section where the arrow points is your score!

4. Smart Street Light using IR Sensor

Can a street light switch on automatically when someone approaches? With this project, the answer is yes.

Children build a miniature street light using Havi Bricks and use an IR sensor from Havi Elements to detect nearby objects. As soon as someone comes close, the light turns on automatically.

This introduces young learners to sensors, automation, and smart technology—the same principles used in many real-world applications.

You can make the same project using craft as well.

5. Automatic Water Dispenser

Children build a water dispenser model using Havi Bricks and combine it with an IR sensor and water pump from Havi Elements. When a glass comes near the sensor, the pump automatically dispenses water.

This project is often one of the favourites because it resembles devices children encounter in schools, hospitals, restaurants, and shopping malls. Also, an all time favorite choice for science fairs due to its usability.

You can make the same project using craft as well.

Watch the additional bricks-based STEAM Projects below.

Benefits of making these STEAM Projects

Building blocks develop imagination and spatial thinking.

Electronics develop logical reasoning, experimentation, and problem-solving.

When children combine both, they don’t just build models—they create working machines.

This approach naturally introduces important STEAM concepts including:

• Engineering design
• Circuit building
• Sensors
• Automation
• Creative problem-solving
• Robotics fundamentals
• Hands-on experimentation

It also encourages children to improve their models, test different ideas, and learn through trial and error—skills that are valuable far beyond robotics.

The best STEAM projects are the ones that inspire children to ask, “What else can I build?”

These five beginner-friendly projects are just the beginning. Once children understand the basics of circuits and combine them with the limitless possibilities of Havi Bricks, they begin creating their own working models and STEAM Projects.

Whether it’s for home learning, classrooms, STEM clubs, summer camps, or school exhibitions, these projects help children explore science, technology, engineering, art, and mathematics through creativity and hands-on play.

No more time to wait? Why to wait! Start building!!