49 STEM Toys That Make Learning More Fun Than Ever

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It's never too early to introduce your kid to the introduce top STEM toys (science, technology, engineering, and math) — even educational toys 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.

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3Doodler Start Robotics-Themed 3D Printing Pen Set
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3Doodler Start Robotics-Themed 3D Printing Pen Set

3Doodler Start Robotics-Themed 3D Printing Pen Set ($63) teachers robotics, building, and spacial reasoning.

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Alex Toys Future Coders Bunny Trails
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Alex Toys Future Coders Bunny Trails

Alex Toys Future Coders Bunny Trails ($17) teaches coding, sequencing, logical thinking, and problem-solving

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Alex Toys Let's Pretend School
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Alex Toys Let's Pretend School

The Alex Toys Let's Pretend School ($30) is a 255-piece set that has everything you need to run your own classroom.

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Alex Toys Spa DIY Bath Bombs Kit
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Alex Toys Spa DIY Bath Bombs Kit

Alex Toys Spa DIY Bath Bombs Kit ($10) build science and art skills.

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Castle Logix
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Castle Logix

Castle Logix ($27) teaches logic and spatial reasoning.

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Crayola Magic Scene Creator Activity Set
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Crayola Magic Scene Creator Activity Set

Teach your kid art and animation with the Crayola Magic Scene Creator Activity Set ($30).

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Cubetto
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Cubetto

Cubetto ($184) gets kids started on coding.

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Dance Code Disney Princess Belle
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Dance Code Disney Princess Belle

Dance Code Disney Princess Belle ($33) explores choreography and coding.

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Design and Drill Activity Center
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Design and Drill Activity Center

The Design and Drill Activity Center ($36) encourages fine motor skills, creativity, building, and following directions.

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Digiloom Starter Kit
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Digiloom Starter Kit

Promote art and tech with the Digiloom Starter Kit ($35).

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DK Games: Silly Sentences
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DK Games: Silly Sentences

Boost your kid's spelling skills with this entertaining DK Games: Silly Sentences Kit ($10). Children learn how to build proper sentences with pictures and colors.

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Educational Insights Design & Drill Robot
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Educational Insights Design & Drill Robot

Featuring a kid-friendly screwdriver, this Educational Insights Design & Drill Robot ($13) teaches little ones how to build with multicolored bolts.

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Electro Dough Plus
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Electro Dough Plus

The Electro Dough Plus ($35) comes with six pots of conductive dough and everything your little one needs to make fun shapes and even simple circuits.

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Fisher-Price Think & Learn Code-a-Pillar
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Fisher-Price Think & Learn Code-a-Pillar

Fisher-Price Think & Learn Code-a-Pillar ($42) teaches kids about coding, direction, and experimentation.

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Gears! Gears! Gears! Space Explorers Building Set
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Gears! Gears! Gears! Space Explorers Building Set

Gears! Gears! Gears! Space Explorers Building Set ($58) teaches problem-solving, sorting, sequencing, counting, matching, and patterns.

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Guidecraft Memory Caps Game
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Guidecraft Memory Caps Game

Starting for kids ages 3 and up, this Guidecraft Memory Caps Game ($34, originally $40) helps stimulate hand-eye coordination.

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IQ Twist
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IQ Twist

Don't limit educational toys to the house. This on-the-go IQ Twist Game ($9, originally $12) gets kids thinking with 100 solvable brain-teasers.

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Kano Complete Computer Kit + Screen Kit
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Kano Complete Computer Kit + Screen Kit

Kano CompleteComputer Kit + Screen Kit ($180, originally $250) teaches coding, building, and programming.

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Klutz Lego Chain Reactions Craft Kit
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Klutz Lego Chain Reactions Craft Kit

Klutz Lego Chain Reactions Craft Kit ($16) focuses on sequential reasoning, building, and experimenting.

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LeapFrog Scribble and Write
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LeapFrog Scribble and Write

LeapFrog's Scribble and Write ($22) helps little ones learn their letters and numbers.

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Learning Resources Gears Starter Set
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Learning Resources Gears Starter Set

Learning Resources Gears Starter Set ($20) focuses on building, simple mechanics, counting, sorting, and physics.

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Learning Resources Mathlink Cubes
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Learning Resources Mathlink Cubes

Children will improve on their counting and numbers knowledge when they use these Learning Resources Mathlink Cubes ($10).

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Lego Architecture Arc de Triomphe
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Lego Architecture Arc de Triomphe

Lego Architecture Arc de Triomphe ($40) explores engineering and building.

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LittleBits Star Wars Droid Inventor Kit
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LittleBits Star Wars Droid Inventor Kit

The LittleBits Star Wars Droid Inventor Kit ($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.

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M.A.X Robotic Interactive Toy With Artificial Intelligence
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M.A.X Robotic Interactive Toy With Artificial Intelligence

M.A.X Robotic Interactive Toy With Artificial Intelligence ($104) teaches coding, technology, and robotics.

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Magna-Tiles
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Magna-Tiles

Magna-Tiles ($120) teach paterning, shape recognition, building, and motor skills.

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Manhattan Toy Birdhouse
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Manhattan Toy Birdhouse

This soft Manhattan Toy Birdhouse ($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.

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Plan Toys Marine Puzzle
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Plan Toys Marine Puzzle

Teach your toddler about marine life while getting their hand-eye coordination working with this Plan Toys Marine Puzzle ($22).

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Primary Mix and Measure Set
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Primary Mix and Measure Set

Send them on a scientific journey with the Learning Resources Mix and Measure Activity Set ($25). Using the tools and some simple ingredients, kids can create puffy paint, slime, and more fun projects.

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Scientific Explorer Mind Blowing Science Kit
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Scientific Explorer Mind Blowing Science Kit

If your kid has a curious mind, this Scientific Explorer Mind Blowing Science Kit ($17) is perfect. It helps your child to explore and learn the basics of science, from chemical reactions to the use of scientific tools.

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Spell Educational Toy Set by Coerni
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Spell Educational Toy Set by Coerni

Your little ones will become grammar stars with this Spell Educational Toy Set by Coerni ($10).

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STEM Sink or Float Activity Set
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STEM Sink or Float Activity Set

STEM Sink or Float Activity Set ($28) explores basic physics, critical thinking, and problem solving.

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Tenergy Dynamo Lantern Educational STEM Building Toy
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Tenergy Dynamo Lantern Educational STEM Building Toy

Kids can learn how electricity works with this Tenergy Dynamo Lantern Educational STEM Building Toy ($15). The clear tool is powered by hand-cranking it so they can see the process working.

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Think & Learn Smart Scan Color Chameleon
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Think & Learn Smart Scan Color Chameleon

Think & Learn Smart Scan Color Chameleon ($18) teaches color recognition, following directions, and counting.

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ZOOB Challenge
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ZOOB Challenge

ZOOB Challenge ($30) teaches open-ended problem solving, and building.

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Tech Will Save Us Light Racer Kit
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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 ($30).

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Copernicus Natural Disasters Science Kit
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Copernicus Natural Disasters Science Kit

The Copernicus Natural Disasters Science Kit ($18) is great for family learning.

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ThinkFun Rush Hour Traffic Jam Logic Game
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ThinkFun Rush Hour Traffic Jam Logic Game

The ThinkFun Rush Hour Traffic Jam Logic Game ($20) contains 40 fun challenges.

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ThinkFun Laser Maze 
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ThinkFun Laser Maze 

ThinkFun Laser Maze ($30) develops critical thinking and planning skills.

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Snap Circuits Snaptricity 
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Snap Circuits Snaptricity 

Introduce them to problem-solving with this Snap Circuits Snaptricity ($31) kit.