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The Best New STEAM Toys For Kids 2020

The 15 Best New STEAM Toys For Kids Being Released in 2020

Feb 28 2020

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There are so many toys that can teach kids science, technology, engineering, art, and maths (STEAM) skills without them even realising they're learning. And while there's certainly a ton of STEAM-specific toys out there for kids — think: coding robots — anything that teaches kids these concepts in some way encourages learning, even if it doesn't say STEM or STEAM on the box.

From colourful art-based science kits to Lego sets that highlight engineering concepts and AR technology, keep scrolling to see some of the best new STEAM toys coming out in 2020.

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1. Educational Insights Circuit Explorer Mars Colony Deluxe Space Station

The Educational Insights Circuit Explorer Mars Colony Deluxe Space Station ($60), available in the Summer, includes working 3D circuit pieces that allow kids to build circuits safely while engageing in imaginative play.

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2. Crayola Liquid Science Lab Kit

Available in August 2020, the Crayola Liquid Science Lab Kit ($20), aimed at children 7 and up, comes with 15 ready-to-do experiments for the budding brainiac in your family.

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3. Tomy Dancy Beatz

Prepare to get down with Tomy Dancy Beatz ($70), an interactive dancing robot kids 6 and up are sure to obsess over. Complete with a free app, little ones can program Dancy Beatz to execute custom dance moves. Pretty neat, right? Look for it in stores in September 2020.

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4. LeapFrog Pick Up & Count Vacuum

Kids 2 and up will get a kick out of copying their parents with the help from the LeapFrog Pick Up & Count Vacuum ($28), which will debut in Fall 2020. Available in both pink and green, little ones can pick up "dust pieces" that teach them to count.

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5. Lego Technic Dragster

The Lego Technic Dragster ($20) is an engineering project that has 225 pieces and is best suited for kids ages 7 and up.

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$20
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6. Educational Insights GeoSafari Jr. Talking Wildlife Camera

Inspired by Robert Irwin, the GeoSafari Jr. Talking Wildlife Camera ($60) helps kids to learn about the nature around them through trivia, photos, and facts. It's available in June.

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7. Lego Hidden Side The Lighthouse of Darkness

The Lego Hidden Side The Lighthouse of Darkness ($50) has 540 pieces, is best suited to kids ages 8 and up, and showcases AR technology.

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Lego Hidden Side The Lighthouse of Darkness
$50
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8. Learning Resources Botley 2.0

Learning Resources's Botley 2.0 ($65) teaches kids the basics of coding through active play without needing a device. It will be available in the Summer.

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9. Lego Technic Catamaran

The Lego Technic Catamaran ($50) is an engineering project that has 404 pieces and is best suited for kids ages 8 and up.

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$50
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10. Crayola Space Science Lab Kit

This gorgeous Space Science Lab Kit ($20) gives kids 7 and older an up-close-and-personal look at the solar system. Available in August 2020, this particular kit is part of Crayola's STEAM collection.

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11. Educational Insights Design and Drill Bolt Buddies Race Car

The Design and Drill Bolt Buddies Race Car ($25) includes a kid-friendly power drill, bolts, snap-together race car parts, pit crew figures, and reusable packageing. It's a great introduction to STEM learning for preschoolers.

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12. Lego Hidden Side Haunted Fairground

The Lego Hidden Side Haunted Fairground ($50) has 466 pieces, is best suited for kids ages 8 and up, and showcases AR technology.

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Lego Hidden Side Haunted Fairground
$50
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13. Learning Resources Peekaboo Learning Farm

The Learning Resources Peekaboo Learning Farm ($17) teaches kids 18 months and older sorting and fine motor skills, colours, and numbers.

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$17
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14. Crayola Paper Flower Science Lab Kit

Ideal for your artsy mini-me 7 and up, the Paper Flower Science Lab Kit ($20) lets kids go crazy by making their very own colourful creations. Find it in stores in August 2020.

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15. Lego Technic Stunt Show Truck and Bike

The Lego Technic Stunt Show Truck and Bike ($50) is an engineering project with 610 pieces that is best suited for kids ages 8 and up.

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Lego Technic Stunt Show Truck and Bike
$50
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