Popsugar Parenting Stem Best Stem Toys 2019 49 Stem Toys That Make Learning More Fun Than Ever 9 April 2019 by Rebecca Brown Image Source: Amazon As POPSUGAR editors, we independently select and write about stuff we love and think you'll like too. If you buy a product we have recommended, we may receive affiliate commission, which in turn supports our work. It's never too early to introduce your kid to STEM toys (science, technology, engineering, and maths) — even things geared toward babies like stacking cups can teach them about size, relationship, and order. Here, we rounded up our favourite educational toys from fun science kits to more intricate robot-building sets. 1 3Doodler Start Robotics-Themed 3D Printing Pen Set 3Doodler Start Robotics-Themed 3D Printing Pen Set ($63) teachers robotics, building, and spacial reasoning. 3Doodler Start Robotics-Themed 3D Printing Pen Set $63 from amazon.com Buy Now 2 Alex Toys Future Coders Bunny Trails Alex Toys Future Coders Bunny Trails ($17) teaches coding, sequencing, logical thinking, and problem-solving Alex Toys Future Coders Bunny Trails $17 from walmart.com Buy Now 3 Alex Toys Let's Pretend School Image Source: Amazon The Alex Toys Let's Pretend School ($30) is a 255-piece set that has everything you need to run your own classroom. Alex Toys Let's Pretend School $30 from amazon.com Buy Now 4 Alex Toys Spa DIY Bath Bombs Kit Alex Toys Spa DIY Bath Bombs Kit ($10) build science and art skills. Alex Toys Spa DIY Bath Bombs Kit $10 from amazon.com Buy Now 5 Barbie Fundamental Chemistry Set Barbie Fundamental Chemistry Set ($25) builds on science. Barbie Fundamental Chemistry Set $25 from amazon.com Buy Now 6 Castle Logix Castle Logix ($27) teaches logic and spatial reasoning. Castle Logix $27 from target.com Buy Now 7 Code & Go Robot Mouse Code & Go Robot Mouse ($56) focuses on coding and building. Code & Go Robot Mouse $56 from amazon.com Buy Now 8 Crayola Magic Scene Creator Activity Set Teach your kid art and animation with the Crayola Magic Scene Creator Activity Set ($30). Crayola Magic Scene Creator Activity Set $30 from walmart.com Buy Now 9 Cubetto Cubetto ($184) gets kids started on coding. Cubetto $184 from amazon.com Buy Now 10 Dance Code Disney Princess Belle Dance Code Disney Princess Belle ($33) explores choreography and coding. Dance Code Disney Princess Belle $33 from amazon.com Buy Now 11 Design and Drill Activity Centre The Design and Drill Activity Centre ($36) encourages fine motor skills, creativity, building, and following directions. Design and Drill Activity Centre $36 from amazon.com Buy Now 12 Digiloom Starter Kit Promote art and tech with the Digiloom Starter Kit ($35). Digiloom Starter Kit $35 from amazon.com Buy Now 13 DK Games: Silly Sentences Image Source: Amazon Boost your kid's spelling skills with this entertaining DK Games: Silly Sentences Kit ($10). Children learn how to build proper sentences with pictures and colours. DK Games: Silly Sentences Kit $10 from amazon.com Buy Now 14 Dr. Microbe Science Speed Logic Board Game Dr. Microbe Science Speed Logic Board Game ($15) promotes logic and science. Dr. Microbe Science Speed Logic Board Game $15 from walmart.com Buy Now 15 Educational Insights Design & Drill Robot Image Source: Amazon Featuring a kid-friendly screwdriver, this Educational Insights Design & Drill Robot ($13) teaches little ones how to build with multicolored bolts. Educational Insights Design & Drill Robot $13 from amazon.com Buy Now 16 Electro Dough Plus Image Source: techwillsaveus.com The Electro Dough Plus ($35) comes with six pots of conductive dough and everything your little one needs to make fun shapes and even simple circuits. Electro Dough Plus $35 from techwillsaveus.com Buy Now 17 Fisher-Price Think & Learn Code-a-Pillar Fisher-Price Think & Learn Code-a-Pillar ($42) teaches kids about coding, direction, and experimentation. Fisher-Price Think & Learn Code-a-Pillar $42 from walmart.com Buy Now 18 Gears! Gears! Gears! Space Explorers Building Set Gears! Gears! Gears! Space Explorers Building Set ($58) teaches problem-solving, sorting, sequencing, counting, matching, and patterns. Gears! Gears! Gears! Space Explorers Building Set $58 from walmart.com Buy Now 19 Guidecraft Memory Caps Game Image Source: Kohl's Starting for kids ages 3 and up, this Guidecraft Memory Caps Game ($34, originally $40) helps stimulate hand-eye coordination. Guidecraft Memory Caps Game $34 from kohls.com Buy Now 20 IQ Twist Image Source: Amazon Don't limit educational toys to the house. This on-the-go IQ Twist Game ($9, originally $12) gets kids thinking with 100 solvable brain-teasers. IQ Twist Game $9 from amazon.com Buy Now 21 K'NEX Education – Intro To Simple Machines: Gears K'NEX Education – Intro To Simple Machines: Gears ($40) teaches building, evaluating, and teamwork. K'NEX Education – Intro To Simple Machines: Gears $40 from walmart.com Buy Now 22 Kano Complete Computer Kit + Screen Kit Kano CompleteComputer Kit + Screen Kit ($180, originally $250) teaches coding, building, and programming. Kano CompleteComputer Kit + Screen Kit $180 from amazon.com Buy Now 23 Klutz Lego Chain Reactions Craft Kit Klutz Lego Chain Reactions Craft Kit ($16) focuses on sequential reasoning, building, and experimenting. Klutz Lego Chain Reactions Craft Kit $16 from walmart.com Buy Now 24 LeapFrog Scribble and Write Image Source: Amazon LeapFrog's Scribble and Write ($22) helps little ones learn their letters and numbers. Scribble and Write $22 from amazon.com Buy Now 25 Learning Resources Gears Starter Set Learning Resources Gears Starter Set ($20) focuses on building, simple mechanics, counting, sorting, and physics. Learning Resources Gears Starter Set $20 from walmart.com Buy Now 26 Learning Resources Mathlink Cubes Image Source: Amazon Children will improve on their counting and numbers knowledge when they use these Learning Resources Mathlink Cubes ($10). Learning Resources Mathlink Cubes $10 from amazon.com Buy Now 27 Lego Architecture Arc de Triomphe Lego Architecture Arc de Triomphe ($40) explores engineering and building. Lego Architecture Arc de Triomphe $40 from target.com Buy Now 28 LittleBits Star Wars Droid Inventor Kit Image Source: Amazon The LittleBits Star Wars Droid Inventor Kit ($89, originally $99) gives your Star Wars-lover a leg up when it comes to technology and engineering skills. Once built, the droid's "missions" inspire creativity and aid kiddos in teaching their R2-D2 look-alike new skills. LittleBits Star Wars Droid Inventor Kit $89 from amazon.com Buy Now 29 M.A.X Robotic Interactive Toy With Artificial Intelligence M.A.X Robotic Interactive Toy With Artificial Intelligence ($104) teaches coding, technology, and robotics. M.A.X Robotic Interactive Toy With Artificial Intelligence $104 from amazon.com Buy Now 30 Magna-Tiles Magna-Tiles ($120) teach paterning, shape recognition, building, and motor skills. Magna-Tiles $120 from amazon.com Buy Now 31 Manhattan Toy Birdhouse Image Source: Kohl's This soft Manhattan Toy Birdhouse ($37, originally $42) includes a rattle, squeaker, bell, and crinkle paper, which will help babies learn sounds. It also features bright colours and patterns, which are visually stimulating for a baby. Manhattan Toy Birdhouse $37 from kohls.com Buy Now 32 Plan Toys Marine Puzzle Image Source: Target Teach your toddler about marine life while getting their hand-eye coordination working with this Plan Toys Marine Puzzle ($22). Plan Toys Marine Puzzle $22 from target.com Buy Now 33 Primary Mix and Measure Set Image Source: Amazon Send them on a scientific journey with the Learning Resources Mix and Measure Activity Set ($25). Using the tools and some simple ingredients, kids can create puffy paint, slime, and more fun projects. Learning Resources Mix and Measure Activity Set $25 from amazon.com Buy Now 34 Scientific Explorer Mind Blowing Science Kit Image Source: Amazon If your kid has a curious mind, this Scientific Explorer Mind Blowing Science Kit ($17) is perfect. It helps your child to explore and learn the basics of science, from chemical reactions to the use of scientific tools. Scientific Explorer Mind Blowing Science Kit $17 from amazon.com Buy Now 35 Snap Circuits Jr. Snap Circuits Jr. ($21) teaches electrical circuits and building. Snap Circuits Jr. $21 from walmart.com Buy Now 36 Spell Educational Toy Set by Coerni Image Source: Amazon Your little ones will become grammar stars with this Spell Educational Toy Set by Coerni ($10). Spell Educational Toy Set by Coerni $10 from amazon.com Buy Now 37 STEM Sink or Float Activity Set STEM Sink or Float Activity Set ($28) explores basic physics, critical thinking, and problem solving. STEM Sink or Float Activity Set $28 from walmart.com Buy Now 38 Tenergy Dynamo Lantern Educational STEM Building Toy Image Source: Amazon Kids can learn how electricity works with this Tenergy Dynamo Lantern Educational STEM Building Toy ($15). The clear tool is powered by hand-cranking it so they can see the process working. Tenergy Dynamo Lantern Educational STEM Building Toy $15 from amazon.com Buy Now 39 Thames & Kosmos 3D Sidewalk Chalk Thames & Kosmos 3D Sidewalk Chalk ($26) teaches 3D science. Thames & Kosmos 3D Sidewalk Chalk $26 from amazon.com Buy Now 40 Think & Learn Smart Scan Colour Chameleon Think & Learn Smart Scan Colour Chameleon ($18) teaches colour recognition, following directions, and counting. Think & Learn Smart Scan Colour Chameleon $18 from amazon.com Buy Now 41 ZOOB Challenge ZOOB Challenge ($30) teaches open-ended problem solving, and building. ZOOB Challenge $30 from walmart.com Buy Now 42 Sphero SPRK+ STEAM Educational Robot Image Source: amazon.com The Sphero SPRK+ STEAM Educational Robot ($113) has a bunch of programmable sensors. Sphero SPRK+ STEAM Educational Robot $113 from amazon.com Buy Now 43 Tech Will Save Us Light Racer Kit Image Source: thetot.com Kids will get a better understanding of how electricity works with the Tech Will Save Us Light Racer Kit ($30). Tech Will Save Us Light Racer Kit $30 from thetot.com Buy Now 44 Copernicus Natural Disasters Science Kit Image Source: thetot.com The Copernicus Natural Disasters Science Kit ($18) is great for family learning. Copernicus Natural Disasters Science Kit $18 from thetot.com Buy Now 45 ThinkFun Rush Hour Traffic Jam Logic Game Image Source: amazon.com The ThinkFun Rush Hour Traffic Jam Logic Game ($20) contains 40 fun challenges. ThinkFun Rush Hour Traffic Jam Logic Game $20 from amazon.com Buy Now 46 ThinkFun Laser Maze Image Source: amazon.com ThinkFun Laser Maze ($30) develops critical thinking and planning skills. ThinkFun Laser Maze $30 from amazon.com Buy Now 47 Snap Circuits Snaptricity Image Source: amazon.com Introduce them to problem-solving with this Snap Circuits Snaptricity ($31) kit. 48 Learning Resources STEM Explorers Geomakers Image Source: amazon.com They'll love the Learning Resources STEM Explorers Geomakers ($15). Learning Resources STEM Explorers Geomakers $15 from amazon.com Buy Now 49 MAGETOYS Magnetic Blocks Building Tiles Stacking Blocks Image Source: amazon.com MAGETOYS Magnetic Blocks Building Tiles Stacking Blocks ($29) are great for kids 3 to 5. MAGETOYS Magnetic Blocks Building Tiles Stacking Blocks $29 from amazon.com Buy Now StemToysShoppableKid ShoppingGift GuideGifts