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STEM & STEAM Toys for Kids

Build it. Test it. Code it. Calculate it. Discover why it works.

Explore hands-on STEM and STEAM toys for kids that bring science, technology, engineering, creativity and mathematics together through play, experimentation and problem solving. From circuits, microscopes and gravity to coding, gears, geometry and maths manipulatives, children can explore ideas by doing rather than simply reading about them.

WHAT DOES STEM STAND FOR?

Four Subjects That Often Work Better Together

STEM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics. STEM learning can explore each subject individually or combine several disciplines within the same problem, project or challenge.

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Science Investigate the physical and natural world through observation, experimentation and discovery.

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Technology Explore coding, sequencing, algorithms, systems and digital-thinking concepts.

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Engineering Design, build, test and improve solutions using structures, mechanisms and systems.

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Mathematics Explore number, quantity, measurement, geometry, patterns and mathematical reasoning.

STEM

Science + Technology + Engineering + Maths

STEM learning connects scientific investigation, technology, engineering design and mathematical thinking. A single challenge may require children to draw on several of these skills at the same time.

STEAM

Add Arts, Design & Creativity

STEAM brings creative and artistic thinking into STEM-style activities. Children may design, draw, create patterns or make aesthetic decisions as part of solving a problem.

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HANDS-ON STEM LEARNING

What Do Children Actually Do with STEM Toys?

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Question Ask why something happens.

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Plan Think of a possible solution.

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Build Put the idea into practice.

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Test See whether the solution works.

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Improve Change it and try again.

S = SCIENCE

Observe, Experiment & Discover

Science toys can help children explore ideas such as magnification, astronomy, light, sound, electricity, gravity, motion and the human body through practical experiences.

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T = TECHNOLOGY

Coding Can Start Without a Computer

Early coding activities can introduce children to sequencing, algorithms, patterns, loops, decomposition and logical problem solving without requiring them to learn a programming language first.

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LOGICO Primo Learn About Coding Screen-free coding concepts including sequences, algorithms, patterns, decomposition and loops for ages 4+.

E = ENGINEERING

Build Something That Works

Engineering activities invite children to use scientific and mathematical ideas while designing, constructing, testing and improving solutions.

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Circuit Maze Build working electrical circuits while solving increasingly challenging logic problems.

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Gravity Maze Construct pathways while exploring gravity, spatial reasoning and problem solving.

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Art Gears Combine mechanisms, gears, patterns, maths and creativity in a working drawing machine.

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Maths Manipulatives Physical resources such as blocks, rods, fraction pieces and balance scales can make mathematical relationships easier to see and manipulate.

M = MATHEMATICS

Maths Helps Explain the STEM World

STEM activities may use number, measurement, geometry, patterns, ratios, quantities and spatial reasoning. Hands-on resources let children see and manipulate mathematical ideas while solving practical problems.

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A = ARTS & CREATIVE DESIGN

Where STEM Meets Creativity

Creative design can be part of solving a technical problem. Children might explore symmetry and patterns, design a structure, create a moving artwork or find different ways to make the same engineering solution work.

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THE REAL POWER OF STEM

One Challenge Can Use Several Subjects at Once

Building a marble pathway may involve physics, engineering, geometry and spatial reasoning. Creating a circuit can combine science, technology, engineering and logical thinking.

That cross-subject thinking is what makes hands-on STEM learning so interesting: the answer is not always contained within a single school subject.

LEARNING THROUGH CHALLENGES

Skills Children Can Practise Through STEM Play

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Problem Solving Work out how to overcome a challenge or reach a goal.

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Logical Thinking Examine information and reason through possible solutions.

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Spatial Reasoning Think about shape, position, movement and how pieces fit together.

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Investigation Observe what happens and consider why.

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Creative Thinking Explore more than one possible approach to a problem.

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Trial & Improvement Learn from an unsuccessful attempt and try a different approach.

HOME • SCHOOL • STEM LEARNING

STEM Resources for Curious Learners

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At Home Encourage children to investigate their interests through hands-on educational play.

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At School Explore resources suitable for STEM challenges, learning activities and classroom investigation.

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Educational Gifts Find gifts for children who enjoy building, science, puzzles, maths, coding and discovering how things work.

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STEM & STEAM FAQ

Common Questions About STEM Toys for Kids

What does STEM stand for?

STEM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics. STEM learning may focus on one of these areas or combine several subjects within the same challenge or activity.

What is the difference between STEM and STEAM?

STEM focuses on science, technology, engineering and mathematics. STEAM also incorporates arts, creativity and design, giving children opportunities to use creative thinking alongside technical and scientific skills.

What are STEM toys?

STEM toys are educational resources that allow children to explore concepts related to science, technology, engineering or mathematics. They may include construction activities, coding resources, science tools, puzzles, circuits, maths manipulatives or engineering challenges.

Do STEM toys need to be electronic?

No. STEM learning can be completely screen-free. Building blocks, maths manipulatives, physical coding activities, puzzles, construction sets and science resources can all provide STEM learning experiences.

What age can children start STEM learning?

STEM activities are available for many developmental stages, including early childhood. Choose products according to the recommended age, complexity and individual child's interests.

Are STEM toys useful in schools?

Many STEM resources can be used for classroom investigations, maths activities, science learning, engineering challenges, problem-solving tasks and hands-on learning. Check each individual product for recommended age and use.

Are coding games considered STEM?

Coding commonly sits within technology and digital technologies. Coding activities can also involve mathematics, logical thinking, sequencing and problem solving, making them a natural fit within STEM learning.

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