1.) Brain Flakes – 500 Piece Interlocking Plastic Disc Set
Ages 5+ (some children as young as 3 have no problem)
Patent Pending Brain Flakes brand discs from VIAHART are a new construction toy that teaches children spatial thinking and lets imaginations run wild! Every jar contains over 500 discs, which means hours of endless fun and engineering education. In addition to brain building, Brain Flakes discs improve the coordination and dexterity of young children, keeping both their minds and bodies active! The discs measure 1.3 inches across and are 1/10th inch thick. They click together and apart easily for all ages and levels of motor skills. They come in a great reusable plastic jar (PET). The discs themselves are made from safe and tested polyethylene (PE). The cap of the jar is made from polypropylene (PP).
2.) Magna-Tiles
Ages 3 and older
The original 3D magnetic building sets that engage young minds by fusing together math, science and creativity. 32 translucent, colorful shapes including squares (2 large, 14 small) and triangles (8 equilateral, 4 right, 4 isosceles).Sparks hours of imaginative free play in children. Anything they can dream, they can create! Develops math, science, spatial and tactile skills. STEM approved! Safe, durable and built to last for years. Safe, durable tiles made with food-grade ABS (BPA FREE) plastic free of phthalates and latex.
3.)Dinosaur Toys Take Apart Toys With Tools
Age 3 – 12 years old
Want to help your little engineer enjoy endless hours of building fun?
Need a special birthday or Christmas present for your son or daughter?
Now you can make sure that your little angel spends less time watching TV or playing videogames and more time developing real-life skills with the ToyVelt educational take apart toys!
4.)Klutz Lego Gadgets Science & Activity Kit
Ages 8+
Make, experiment, and play! This activity kit will have you building 11 machines including a gravity powered car and a wacky boxing robot. The fun doesn’t stop once you’ve completed all of the projects in the book – open-ended prompts will inspire you to continue experimenting with your own designs and modifications.
5.) Solar Robot Creation Kit
Ages 8+
Enrich your child’s mind with the interactive challenges of building their own robots! The detailed instructions and variety of building part types will engage children and teach them STEAM logic as they put together complex puzzles and work to problem solve with a blend of critical thinking and creativity. 12 robot blueprints are included, but children are free to create their own original robots from their imaginations! Use the instructions to master robot-building, then encourage them to make their own from scratch to test the limits of their creativity!
6.) Science Experiments for Kids: 100+ Fun STEM / STEAM Projects
For ages 5 – 10 years
Getting kids excited about science can be difficult. Science Experiments for Kids provides young scientists ages 5-10 with hands-on experiments that teach them how to apply the scientific method. From the home laboratory of former chemistry teacher and blogger behind the Science Kiddo, Crystal Chatterton combines fun experiments with the hows and whys behind them in Science Experiments for Kids.
7.) Elenco Snap Circuits Jr. SC-100
For children 8 +
Create Working Electronic Circuits Snap Circuits Jr (SC-100) comes with over 30 components to create 101 different electronic projects. The pieces, which include snap wires, slide switches, an alarm circuit, a music integrated circuit, and a speaker, snap together easily on the included plastic grid–no soldering required. Each piece is numbered and color-coded to make identifying them easy. These components combine to create working circuit boards just like the ones found inside televisions, radios, and other electronic devices. With its easy-to-follow instructions, Snap Circuits gives your child a hands-on education in how electrical circuits work to run the everyday devices that they’re familiar with. They’ll also gain valuable lessons in building and in following instructions. The project manual includes large color illustrations and simple directions for each project. The projects include a sound-activated switch, a musical doorbell, a voice-controlled lamp, a flying saucer, and a light police siren. With these projects, children will experiment with things like electric switches, integrated circuits, digital circuits, fuses, and the transformation of circuit sounds into other sounds. Includes: Plastic snap-grid, 32 electrical components, and 1 project manual.Recommended for children 8 years and older.
8.) My First Microscope
Ages 3 and up
GeoSafari Jr. My First Microscope allows preschoolers to see magnified hidden worlds with ease! This fully functional microscope is the perfect introduction to a real science tool and STEM learning. My First Microscope has a range of magnification (2. 5x–8x) designed for toddlers and preschoolers. Magnified views can be challenging for little ones to understand, so by starting with the 2. 5x view (with the focusing knob turned as far away from your child as it will go), your preschooler can orient herself to the item she’s viewing, and as she turns the focusing knob towards herself, she can gradually pull away to an 8x view. The wide field of view of these lower magnifications is critical to little ones’ understanding. My First Microscope also features two extra-large eyepieces (no need to close one eye! ) and a chunky, kid-sized focusing knob. A bright LED with easy push-button action lights up details for even more discoveries. Requires 3 AAA batteries (not included).
8.) STEM Structures Constructions & Bridges
8 – 15 years
Construct different types of bridges and find out how their architecture design provides massive weight support. Discover all the types of forces applied and how engineers manage to reduce their effects. Build 9 working models such as a house, a pyramid and various types of bridges: beam, arch, truss, cable-stayed and suspension bridge. You can find easy-to-follow building instructions for all models either online or in the booklet included. The booklet provides detailed explanations of the different scientific principles applied and incorporates innovative experimental activities for hands-on learning.