Toy Insider Editor-in-Chief Marissa Silva joined New Day Northwest on KING-TV in Seattle to show off the smartest new STEM toys of the holiday season. For more on the items featured in this segment, check out the product notes below, and for the complete rundown of the best toys of the holiday season, be sure to check our complete Toy Insider Holiday Gift Guide.
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ABCMOUSE
Designed by education experts, this online learning platform features more than 11,000 learning activities in literacy, math, science, social studies, art, music, and more. Available on computers, tablets, and smartphones. Designed by education experts, this online learning platform features more than 11,000 learning activities in literacy, math, science, social studies, art, music, and more. Available…
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OSMO LITTLE GENIUS STARTER KIT
This interactive game for the iPad improves kid's learning skills and sparks their imagination. Preschoolers learn pre-reading letter formation, phonics, and more than 300 words, including colors and emotions. Ideal for kids ages 3-5. Kids can create anything they want using Sticks & Rings and then watch it come to life. Kids explore on their…
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MAGFORMERS CARNIVAL PLUS 48PC SET
This upgraded carnival-themed set features new ride accessories and figures; a sturdy crosshatch base to attach character figures; and hexagon clip-on panels that spin vertically and horizontally. This upgraded carnival-themed set features new ride accessories and figures; a sturdy crosshatch base to attach character figures; and hexagon clip-on panels that spin vertically and horizontally.
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3DOODLER START+ ESSENTIALS PEN SET
This easy-to-use 3D printing pen gives kids a unique, hands-on way to make art, design objects, and build things. The pen extrudes a special eco-plastic that quickly hardens and is completely safe to the touch. This easy-to-use 3D printing pen gives kids a unique, hands-on way to make art, design objects, and build things. The…
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PIXICADE
Kids can draw a game on any white surface, take a picture with their device on the Pixicade app, then play their unique game on-screen. Kids can also share their creations and play other kids' games in the arcade. Kids can draw a game on any white surface, take a picture with their device on…
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CANDY CLAW MACHINE
Build a working model of the classic arcade game. Learn how the gears, levers, belt, screws, hydraulics, linkages, cranks, and claws work together to pick up, move, and drop prizes. Includes 10 lollipops and decoys to grab. Build a working model of the classic arcade game. Learn how the gears, levers, belt, screws, hydraulics, linkages,…