Kids can use STEM concepts to make their own toys. These activity sets go beyond simple instructions and educate kids on important scientific principles. Each of these toys sparks a love of learning during playtime. For more toys we love, check out our full Holiday Gift Guide!
TOYS WE LOVE
ARTIE 3000
This WiFi-enabled coding/drawing robot puts kids in control. The easy-to-use drag and drop programming can be used on a Mac, PC, or tablet. As kids tell Artie what to draw next, they learn left-brain skills like basic programming, geometry, and math, while engaging the right side of their brains to create cool, colorful designs using…
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SMART PIXELATOR
Pixelate any design to build 2D and 3D projects. Step by step, kids can create 50 Pixel Bead designs out of the box, or use Bluetooth connectivity to upload any photo and recreate the image with Pixel Beads, pegs, and sequins. Pixelate any design to build 2D and 3D projects. Step by step, kids can…
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VEX ROBOTICS BUILD BLITZ BY HEXBUG
This kit includes more than 800 snap-together pieces kids use to build seven different motorized robots without the use of tools. Teaches science and technology concepts, including remote control function, motors, and wiring systems. This kit includes more than 800 snap-together pieces kids use to build seven different motorized robots without the use of tools.…
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LEAPBUILDERS ABC SMART HOUSE
Use this 61-piece block set to build a house with the interactive Smart Star cube. Insert the 20 easy-to-hold, double-sided learning blocks into the Smart Star and it will respond with sounds, songs, and phrases. Use this 61-piece block set to build a house with the interactive Smart Star cube. Insert the 20 easy-to-hold, double-sided…
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CODING CRITTERS
Interactive pets introduce kids to critical thinking, problem-solving, and other STEM skills through play sets, storybook coding adventures, and two interactive modes. A character-specific, 20-page storybook includes coding challenges. Interactive pets introduce kids to critical thinking, problem-solving, and other STEM skills through play sets, storybook coding adventures, and two interactive modes. A character-specific, 20-page storybook…
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AMAZING RESCUE 50-PIECE SET
Kids can click together magnetic pieces to build a fire station and a fire truck. This set includes 24 magnetic pieces, two characters, and emergency vehicle accessories.
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LEGO HIDDEN SIDE PARANORMAL INTERCEPT BUS 3000
Immerse kids in a fast-paced augmented-reality play experience with the LEGO Hidden Side 70423 Paranormal Intercept Bus 3000 playset. Download the Hidden Side app and scan the model with a phone to make it come alive – interacting with the model makes things happen in the app. With continuous updates, a unique boss ghost to…
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MY ROBOTIC PET — TUMBLING HEDGEHOG
Build a working hedgehog robot with this 172-piece kit, then control it by clapping. Watch it tumble, roll, spin, bristle its spines, and scurry. Learn about gears, motors, sound sensors, LEDs, and more. Build a working hedgehog robot with this 172-piece kit, then control it by clapping. Watch it tumble, roll, spin, bristle its spines,…
