I'm channeling Einstein's (aprocryphal) statement of adopting a child's mindset when learning things for the first time. In the 1970s RS and presumably others

I'm channeling Einstein's (aprocryphal) statement of adopting a child's mindset when learning things for the first time. In the 1970s RS and presumably others used to sell those "100-in-1" project kits with various analog components mounted on a single board, connected with jumper wires using springs. It was kinda cool, especially the project with the "bomb dropping" sound (1000 uF.) That's my recommendation, assuming your skill level is "training wheels needed." The spring-and-jumper style seems to have fallen by the wayside, but on eBay I see a few kits that use breadborads, and another called Snap Circuits that looks interesting. And some vintage spring-and-jumper kits which probably need a bit of cleanup. None of these suggestions will teach you how to solder though.