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Best Stem Toys 2019

49 Stem Toys That Make Learning More Fun Than Ever

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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.

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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
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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
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3. Alex Toys Let's Pretend School

The Alex Toys Let's Pretend School ($30) is a 255-piece set that has everything you need to run your own classroom.

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Alex Toys Let's Pretend School
$30
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4. Alex Toys Spa DIY Bath Bombs Kit

Alex Toys Spa DIY Bath Bombs Kit ($10) build science and art skills.

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$10
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5. Barbie Fundamental Chemistry Set

Barbie Fundamental Chemistry Set ($25) builds on science.

Barbie Fundamental Chemistry Set
$25
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6. Castle Logix

Castle Logix ($27)
teaches logic and spatial reasoning.

Castle Logix
$27
from target.com
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7. Code & Go Robot Mouse

Code & Go Robot Mouse ($56) focuses on coding and building.

Code & Go Robot Mouse
$56
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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
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9. Cubetto

Cubetto ($184) gets kids started on coding.

Cubetto
$184
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10. Dance Code Disney Princess Belle

Dance Code Disney Princess Belle ($33) explores choreography and coding.

Dance Code Disney Princess Belle
$33
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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
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12. Digiloom Starter Kit

Promote art and tech with the Digiloom Starter Kit ($35).

Digiloom Starter Kit
$35
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13. DK Games: Silly Sentences

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.

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DK Games: Silly Sentences Kit
$10
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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
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15. Educational Insights Design & Drill Robot

Featuring a kid-friendly screwdriver, this Educational Insights Design & Drill Robot ($13) teaches little ones how to build with multicolored bolts.

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Educational Insights Design & Drill Robot
$13
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16. Electro Dough Plus

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.

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Electro Dough Plus
$35
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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
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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
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19. Guidecraft Memory Caps Game

Starting for kids ages 3 and up, this Guidecraft Memory Caps Game ($34, originally $40) helps stimulate hand-eye coordination.

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Guidecraft Memory Caps Game
$34
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20. IQ Twist

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.

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IQ Twist Game
$9
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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
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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
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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
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24. LeapFrog Scribble and Write

LeapFrog's Scribble and Write ($22) helps little ones learn their letters and numbers.

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Scribble and Write
$22
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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
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26. Learning Resources Mathlink Cubes

Children will improve on their counting and numbers knowledge when they use these Learning Resources Mathlink Cubes ($10).

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Learning Resources Mathlink Cubes
$10
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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
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28. LittleBits Star Wars Droid Inventor Kit

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.

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LittleBits Star Wars Droid Inventor Kit
$89
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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
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30. Magna-Tiles

Magna-Tiles ($120) teach paterning, shape recognition, building, and motor skills.

Magna-Tiles
$120
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31. Manhattan Toy Birdhouse

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.

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Manhattan Toy Birdhouse
$37
from kohls.com
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32. Plan Toys Marine Puzzle

Teach your toddler about marine life while getting their hand-eye coordination working with this Plan Toys Marine Puzzle ($22).

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Plan Toys Marine Puzzle
$22
from target.com
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33. Primary Mix and Measure Set

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.

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Learning Resources Mix and Measure Activity Set
$25
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34. Scientific Explorer Mind Blowing Science Kit

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.

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Scientific Explorer Mind Blowing Science Kit
$17
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35. Snap Circuits Jr.

Snap Circuits Jr. ($21) teaches electrical circuits and building.

Snap Circuits Jr.
$21
from walmart.com
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36. Spell Educational Toy Set by Coerni

Your little ones will become grammar stars with this Spell Educational Toy Set by Coerni ($10).

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Spell Educational Toy Set by Coerni
$10
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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
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38. Tenergy Dynamo Lantern Educational STEM Building Toy

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.

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Tenergy Dynamo Lantern Educational STEM Building Toy
$15
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39. Thames & Kosmos 3D Sidewalk Chalk

Thames & Kosmos 3D Sidewalk Chalk ($26) teaches 3D science.

Thames & Kosmos 3D Sidewalk Chalk
$26
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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
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41. ZOOB Challenge

ZOOB Challenge ($30) teaches open-ended problem solving, and building.

ZOOB Challenge
$30
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42. Sphero SPRK+ STEAM Educational Robot

The Sphero SPRK+ STEAM Educational Robot ($113) has a bunch of programmable sensors.

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Sphero SPRK+ STEAM Educational Robot
$113
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43. Tech Will Save Us Light Racer Kit

Kids will get a better understanding of how electricity works with the Tech Will Save Us Light Racer Kit ($30).

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Tech Will Save Us Light Racer Kit
$30
from thetot.com
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44. Copernicus Natural Disasters Science Kit

The Copernicus Natural Disasters Science Kit ($18) is great for family learning.

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Copernicus Natural Disasters Science Kit
$18
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45. ThinkFun Rush Hour Traffic Jam Logic Game

The ThinkFun Rush Hour Traffic Jam Logic Game ($20) contains 40 fun challenges.

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ThinkFun Rush Hour Traffic Jam Logic Game
$20
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46. ThinkFun Laser Maze 

ThinkFun Laser Maze ($30) develops critical thinking and planning skills.

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ThinkFun Laser Maze
$30
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47. Snap Circuits Snaptricity 

Introduce them to problem-solving with this Snap Circuits Snaptricity ($31) kit.

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48. Learning Resources STEM Explorers Geomakers

They'll love the Learning Resources STEM Explorers Geomakers ($15).

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Learning Resources STEM Explorers Geomakers
$15
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49. MAGETOYS Magnetic Blocks Building Tiles Stacking Blocks 

MAGETOYS Magnetic Blocks Building Tiles Stacking Blocks ($29) are great for kids 3 to 5.

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MAGETOYS Magnetic Blocks Building Tiles Stacking Blocks
$29
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