Toys That Develop Stem Learning

Interactive DIY Cardboard Microscope

The Carson Optigami Educational Kids Science Kit brings the joy of discovery right into our homes! Kids can fold and assemble their very own functional cardboard digital microscope, igniting curiosity and fostering a love for science from a young age. With a powerful magnification range of 50x-400x and a smartphone platform for capturing images and videos, this kit encourages hands-on STEM learning while developing critical thinking and observation skills. It's a fantastic way for our family to explore the microscopic world together, creating memorable moments of learning and fun. 8+ years
Why we love it:
Interactive DIY Cardboard Microscope features a powerful magnification range of 50x-400x, allowing our young scientists to capture the unseen world and spark endless curiosity.

Creative K'NEX Building Adventures

The K'NEX Click & Construct Value Building Set is perfect for fueling the imagination of kids aged 7 and up! Packed with 522 versatile pieces, this set transforms abstract ideas into tangible structures through hands-on play. With intuitive snap-fit components and an instruction booklet featuring 35 unique models, we can't help but watch our young builders develop problem-solving skills, enhance spatial awareness, and engage in STEM learning—all while having the time of their lives! Who knew that building peg models could unlock such endless creativity and fun? 7+ years
Why we love it:
Creative K'NEX Building Adventures includes 522 versatile pieces that let kids transform their wildest ideas into real structures, making engineering feel like pure playtime magic!

Crayola Deluxe Magnetic Easel Fun

The Crayola Deluxe Magnetic Double-Sided Easel is a creative haven for kids ages 3 and up! With a magical combination of a magnetic dry-erase board and a stunning dark dry-erase finish, this easel sparks imagination while enhancing fine motor skills and artistic expression. Plus, the included magnetic letters and colorful gears promote early literacy and STEM learning. As parents and educators, we appreciate its generous drawing surface and easy-to-clean design, ensuring hours of playtime learning and exploration! 3+ years
Why we love it:
Crayola Deluxe Magnetic Easel Fun features a double-sided dry-erase board that transforms any playtime into a colorful canvas for budding artists while sneakily boosting fine motor skills.

Step2 Water Adventure Learning Table

The Step2 Ball Buddies Adventure Center Water Table is an exciting playground for your little ones aged 1.5 years and up! With its interactive rain shower feature, children can enjoy the sights and sounds of rainfall while engaging in sensory play that fosters creativity and exploration. This water table not only entertains but also teaches essential STEM principles through pouring, splashing, and sharing, making it an ideal choice for developing social skills and a sense of teamwork among friends. With 23 included accessories, multiple kids can play together, encouraging imaginative scenarios and cooperative play that’ll keep them happy and engaged for hours! 1.5+ years
Why we love it:
Step2 Water Adventure Learning Table includes 23 accessories that encourage cooperative play and imaginative scenarios, making messy learning about science and teamwork a splashing good time!

Take Apart Truck Adventure for Kids

The USA Toyz Lil Builders Take Apart Construction Toy is the perfect way to ignite your little one's imagination while teaching them valuable skills. Designed for budding engineers aged 3 and up, this set includes 34 pieces and a user-friendly electric drill, providing hands-on experiences that foster problem-solving and fine motor skills. Kids can build four different remote control trucks, seamlessly transitioning from construction to driving, all while exploring the exciting world of STEM education. With big, safe pieces that are easy to manipulate, this toy set is an engaging pathway to learning through play. 3+ years
Why we love it:
Take Apart Truck Adventure for Kids includes 34 colorful pieces and an electric drill, making hands-on engineering feel like pure fun while sneaking in valuable STEM lessons.

Transformers EarthSpark Optimus Prime Action Figure

The Transformers Toys EarthSpark Deluxe Class Optimus Prime Action Figure is an engaging 5-inch toy that promises hours of imaginative play for kids ages 6 and up. With its easy 19-step conversion from a robot to a truck, this action figure not only sparks interest in STEM principles like mechanics and engineering but also enhances fine motor skills and problem-solving abilities. Plus, collecting the build-a-figure pieces to create the villainous Dr. Meridian “Mandroid” adds an exciting layer of creativity and storytelling that will captivate young minds and foster a love for narrative play. 6+ years
Why we love it:
Transformers EarthSpark Optimus Prime Action Figure features a 19-step transformation, making it a hands-on way for kids to explore mechanics while crafting their own epic stories.

LEGO City Race Car Adventure Set

The LEGO City Race Car and Car Carrier Truck Toy Playset is an exhilarating way to engage children ages 6 and up in imaginative play. This set not only provides everything needed to build both a race car and a transport truck but also encourages fine motor skills and problem-solving as kids piece together their outdoor racing adventure. With the added benefit of the LEGO Builder app, young builders can explore 3D models and track their construction journey, fostering a sense of accomplishment and boosting confidence. This is more than just a toy; it’s a delightful way to inspire STEM learning while sparking creativity through racing stories! 6+ years
Why we love it:
LEGO City Race Car Adventure Set includes a race car and transport truck, turning playtime into an engineering challenge that fuels imagination and boosts problem-solving skills.

Transformers Play Meets Learning

The Transformers One Cog Changer Airachnid 4-Inch Robot Action Figure is an exciting way to engage kids aged 6 and up in imaginative play. This interactive toy not only sparks creativity as children transform Airachnid from robot to vehicle, but it also enhances fine motor skills and problem-solving abilities through its automatic conversion feature. Parents will appreciate how this toy promotes STEM learning and encourages storytelling, allowing kids to explore their own epic battle scenarios! 6+ years
Why we love it:
Transformers Play Meets Learning features an automatic conversion that turns Airachnid from robot to vehicle, making storytelling and creative battle scenarios a blast for young minds.