It's never too early to introduce your kid to the introduce top STEM toys [1] (science, technology, engineering, and math) — even educational toys [2] geared toward babies like stacking cups can teach them about size, relationship, and order. Here, we rounded up our favorite educational toys from fun science kits to more intricate robot-building sets.
3Doodler Start Robotics-Themed 3D Printing Pen Set
3Doodler Start Robotics-Themed 3D Printing Pen Set [3] ($63) teachers robotics, building, and spacial reasoning.
Alex Toys Future Coders Bunny Trails
Alex Toys Future Coders Bunny Trails [4] ($17) teaches coding, sequencing, logical thinking, and problem-solving
Alex Toys Let's Pretend School
The Alex Toys Let's Pretend School [5] ($30) is a 255-piece set that has everything you need to run your own classroom.
Alex Toys Spa DIY Bath Bombs Kit
Alex Toys Spa DIY Bath Bombs Kit [6] ($10) build science and art skills.
Barbie Fundamental Chemistry Set
Barbie Fundamental Chemistry Set [7] ($25) builds on science.
Castle Logix
Castle Logix [8] ($27) teaches logic and spatial reasoning.
Code & Go Robot Mouse
Code & Go Robot Mouse [9] ($56) focuses on coding and building.
Crayola Magic Scene Creator Activity Set
Teach your kid art and animation with the Crayola Magic Scene Creator Activity Set [10] ($30).
Cubetto
Cubetto [11] ($184) gets kids started on coding.
Dance Code Disney Princess Belle
Dance Code Disney Princess Belle [12] ($33) explores choreography and coding.
Design and Drill Activity Center
The Design and Drill Activity Center [13] ($36) encourages fine motor skills, creativity, building, and following directions.
Digiloom Starter Kit
Promote art and tech with the Digiloom Starter Kit [14] ($35).
DK Games: Silly Sentences
Boost your kid's spelling skills with this entertaining DK Games: Silly Sentences Kit [15] ($10). Children learn how to build proper sentences with pictures and colors.
Dr. Microbe Science Speed Logic Board Game
Dr. Microbe Science Speed Logic Board Game [16] ($15) promotes logic and science.
Educational Insights Design & Drill Robot
Featuring a kid-friendly screwdriver, this Educational Insights Design & Drill Robot [17] ($13) teaches little ones how to build with multicolored bolts.
Electro Dough Plus
The Electro Dough Plus [18] ($35) comes with six pots of conductive dough and everything your little one needs to make fun shapes and even simple circuits.
Fisher-Price Think & Learn Code-a-Pillar
Fisher-Price Think & Learn Code-a-Pillar [19] ($42) teaches kids about coding, direction, and experimentation.
Gears! Gears! Gears! Space Explorers Building Set
Gears! Gears! Gears! Space Explorers Building Set [20] ($58) teaches problem-solving, sorting, sequencing, counting, matching, and patterns.
Guidecraft Memory Caps Game
Starting for kids ages 3 and up, this Guidecraft Memory Caps Game [21] ($34, originally $40) helps stimulate hand-eye coordination.
IQ Twist
Don't limit educational toys to the house. This on-the-go IQ Twist Game [22] ($9, originally $12) gets kids thinking with 100 solvable brain-teasers.
K'NEX Education – Intro To Simple Machines: Gears
K'NEX Education – Intro To Simple Machines: Gears [23] ($40) teaches building, evaluating, and teamwork.
Kano Complete Computer Kit + Screen Kit
Kano CompleteComputer Kit + Screen Kit [24] ($180, originally $250) teaches coding, building, and programming.
Klutz Lego Chain Reactions Craft Kit
Klutz Lego Chain Reactions Craft Kit [25] ($16) focuses on sequential reasoning, building, and experimenting.
LeapFrog Scribble and Write
LeapFrog's Scribble and Write [26] ($22) helps little ones learn their letters and numbers.
Learning Resources Gears Starter Set
Learning Resources Gears Starter Set [27] ($20) focuses on building, simple mechanics, counting, sorting, and physics.
Learning Resources Mathlink Cubes
Children will improve on their counting and numbers knowledge when they use these Learning Resources Mathlink Cubes [28] ($10).
Lego Architecture Arc de Triomphe
Lego Architecture Arc de Triomphe [29] ($40) explores engineering and building.
LittleBits Star Wars Droid Inventor Kit
The LittleBits Star Wars Droid Inventor Kit [30] ($89, originally $99) gives your Star-Wars-lover a leg up when it comes to technology and engineering skills. Once built, the droid's "missions" inspire creativity and aid kiddos in teaching their R2-D2 look-alike new skills.
M.A.X Robotic Interactive Toy With Artificial Intelligence
M.A.X Robotic Interactive Toy With Artificial Intelligence [31] ($104) teaches coding, technology, and robotics.
Magna-Tiles
Magna-Tiles [32] ($120) teach paterning, shape recognition, building, and motor skills.
Manhattan Toy Birdhouse
This soft Manhattan Toy Birdhouse [33] ($37, originally $42) includes a rattle, squeaker, bell, and crinkle paper, which will help babies learn sounds. It also features bright colors and patterns, which are visually stimulating for a baby.
Plan Toys Marine Puzzle
Teach your toddler about marine life while getting their hand-eye coordination working with this Plan Toys Marine Puzzle [34] ($22).
Primary Mix and Measure Set
Send them on a scientific journey with the Learning Resources Mix and Measure Activity Set [35] ($25). Using the tools and some simple ingredients, kids can create puffy paint, slime, and more fun projects.
Scientific Explorer Mind Blowing Science Kit
If your kid has a curious mind, this Scientific Explorer Mind Blowing Science Kit [36] ($17) is perfect. It helps your child to explore and learn the basics of science, from chemical reactions to the use of scientific tools.
Snap Circuits Jr.
Snap Circuits Jr. [37] ($21) teaches electrical circuits and building.
Spell Educational Toy Set by Coerni
Your little ones will become grammar stars with this Spell Educational Toy Set by Coerni [38] ($10).
STEM Sink or Float Activity Set
STEM Sink or Float Activity Set [39] ($28) explores basic physics, critical thinking, and problem solving.
Tenergy Dynamo Lantern Educational STEM Building Toy
Kids can learn how electricity works with this Tenergy Dynamo Lantern Educational STEM Building Toy [40] ($15). The clear tool is powered by hand-cranking it so they can see the process working.
Thames & Kosmos 3D Sidewalk Chalk
Thames & Kosmos 3D Sidewalk Chalk [41] ($26) teaches 3D science.
Think & Learn Smart Scan Color Chameleon
Think & Learn Smart Scan Color Chameleon [42] ($18) teaches color recognition, following directions, and counting.
ZOOB Challenge
ZOOB Challenge [43] ($30) teaches open-ended problem solving, and building.
Sphero SPRK+ STEAM Educational Robot
The Sphero SPRK+ STEAM Educational Robot [44] ($113) has a bunch of programmable sensors.
Tech Will Save Us Light Racer Kit
Kids will get a better understanding of how electricity works with the Tech Will Save Us Light Racer Kit [45] ($30).
Copernicus Natural Disasters Science Kit
The Copernicus Natural Disasters Science Kit [46] ($18) is great for family learning.
ThinkFun Rush Hour Traffic Jam Logic Game
The ThinkFun Rush Hour Traffic Jam Logic Game [47] ($20) contains 40 fun challenges.
ThinkFun Laser Maze
ThinkFun Laser Maze [48] ($30) develops critical thinking and planning skills.
Snap Circuits Snaptricity
Introduce them to problem-solving with this Snap Circuits Snaptricity [49]($31) kit.
Learning Resources STEM Explorers Geomakers
They'll love the Learning Resources STEM Explorers Geomakers [50] ($15).
MAGETOYS Magnetic Blocks Building Tiles Stacking Blocks
MAGETOYS Magnetic Blocks Building Tiles Stacking Blocks [51] ($29) are great for kids 3 to 5.
