30+ New Toys Coming Out This Year to Up Your Child's STEAM Game

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There has been a ton of stress in education lately on the combination of the academic subjects of science, technology, engineering, and math — known as "STEM" — but now the acronym has now expanded to include an "A" (Arts), and in some cases an "R" (Robotics), to become STEAM or STREAM. Regardless of which you choose, STEM/STEAM/STREAM toys are all the rage, and tons of new playthings are coming out this year to help your child sharpen their skills — like logic and critical thinking — no matter their age.

Read through for the 30+ brand-new STEM toys your kids can benefit from in 2017.

— Additional reporting by Rebecca Gruber

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Lego Boost
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Lego Boost

This building playset is five robot models in one and works with an app to teach your kids about coding.

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Break Free
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Break Free

This spy game requires your child and their friends to handcuff themselves together and work together to get through the layers of the lock.

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Space Explorers Building Gears
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Space Explorers Building Gears

Your mini engineer can learn about space and how gears work in conjunction with each other.

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Let's Go Code
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Let's Go Code

For young kids, Let's Go Code will teach them the basics of coding by helping them find their way to the end of the sequences they create through the code's directions.

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Hot Dots Jr.
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Hot Dots Jr.

Your Pre-K child can learn the ultimate science facts using their hot dots pen and fact sheets — plus, they can take quizzes about the facts they've learned.

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Alex Spa DIY Bath Bombs
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Alex Spa DIY Bath Bombs

A little bit of science, a little bit of cosmetology, Alex's DIY Bath Bombs allow tweens to make six hearts and round balls using baking soda, corn starch, food coloring, and essential oils.

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Dr. Beaker
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Dr. Beaker

Dr. Beaker challenges your child and their friends to use logic while racing to match formulas on game cards.

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Beauty and the Beast Dance Code Belle
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Beauty and the Beast Dance Code Belle

Beauty and the Beast fans can not only play with the new Dance Code Belle, but they can also program her dance moves via a free app and watch her follow them when she moves. Belle says over 100 phrases and sings seven songs from the film.

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Safe Breaker
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Safe Breaker

In June, your child can work on their spy skills with this safe breaker game that requires them to pay close attention to the safe to unlock coins that will get them closer to winning the game.

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Motorized Solar System
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Motorized Solar System

In March, your child can learn about the solar system and constellations with this motorized model that shows the speeds the planets move around the sun.

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Go Go Gelato
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Go Go Gelato

This sequencing and sorting game requires little ones to think critically and follow instructions.

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Future Coders Bunny Trails
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Future Coders Bunny Trails

Preschoolers can begin basic coding before ever learning their ABCs thanks to the upcoming Future Coders line. The collection of four games (available this Fall), includes Bunny Trails, which combines arts and crafts and basic coding where tots create a path for the bunny to travel to see if the motorized rabbit can make it to the end of the trail.

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Kamigami
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Kamigami

Get ready for Kamigami robots to take over your home this Fall. Kids first build their robots from sheets of bendable plastic, program their robots via an app, and then battle it out as the robots attack each other. It doesn't take long to get the hang of the game, which hits stores in Fall 2017.

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Parker
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Parker

This Fall, Parker, your child's augmented reality bear without batteries or Bluetooth, introduces doctor care and play concepts through the help of an app. Parker explains what's wrong with him and walks your child through making him feel better — but he's a perfectly snuggly bear without the app as well!

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Tot Bot
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Tot Bot

Learn shapes, numbers, colors, and more with Tot Bot, a robot your child can build for themselves over and over.

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Vex Explorers
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Vex Explorers

These STEM kits allow your little one to creatively build and play with their space exploration vehicle.

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Dr. Microbe
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Dr. Microbe

In this game, your little one has to help Dr. Microbe complete her research through challenges that ask them to use logic, reasoning, and deduction.

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M.A.X.
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M.A.X.

In two hours, your child can build their M.A.X. robot in one of three ways, allowing them to gain robotics and engineering skills. M.A.X. learns and remembers things about your child, can act as a calendar for your child's important dates, has a motion sensor, and even tells jokes.

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Gear Zooz Giraffe
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Gear Zooz Giraffe

This adorable giraffe teaches your child about gears and shapes and colors in both Spanish and English.

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Scoop and Learn Ice Cream Cart
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Scoop and Learn Ice Cream Cart

This sweet Leap Frog learning ice cream cart helps your child to follow directions, learn about ordering, and use critical thinking skills by running their own ice cream shop.

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Crayola Silly Scents Marker Maker
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Crayola Silly Scents Marker Maker

Not only can your child make their own markers with this kit this July, they can create markers that smell like delicious cherries, marshmallows, blueberries, and more.

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Solar Rover
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Solar Rover

In March, your child can learn about solar energy and panels and make their rover move using light and shadows.

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Janod Calendar Over Time
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Janod Calendar Over Time

Little ones will love talking about their day with Janod's adorable Calendar Over Time.

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Gelli Baff and Slime Baff
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Gelli Baff and Slime Baff

Turn your child's bath water into a slime or a gel-like substance with special packets — don't worry, the kits come with another substance you mix into the concoction to turn it back into water.

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Smash Pong! Game
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Smash Pong! Game

Your child can learn about physics with this pong game that poses challenges that teach about trajectory. It's going to be the perfect game for Summer fun!

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3D Print Shop
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3D Print Shop

In July, your child can create their own 3D-printed creations with this LED light printer and its press and mold feature (aka without the need for complicated 3D-modeling software).

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Janod Acrobat
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Janod Acrobat

A fun new take on Jenga, Janod's Acrobat balancing game is not only fun to play, it's adorable to look at too!

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Latch and Learn Schoolhouse
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Latch and Learn Schoolhouse

Like a DIY latch board, the Latch and Learn Schoolhouse is great for travel and teaches a number of skills while also encouraging fine motor skills.

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Fisher Price Teach and Tag Movi
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Fisher Price Teach and Tag Movi

With three modes of play, Fisher Price's Teach and Tag Movi encourages tots to follow directions and listen.

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Hello Barbie Hologram
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Hello Barbie Hologram

This holographic Barbie is your child's digital BFF. Your little one can talk to her, ask her the weather, have her store important dates in their calendar, dance with her, and more — she's the perfect high-tech nightlight for your kid's night table, but don't worry, you can apply parental controls to make sure Barbie isn't talking all night long.

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Barbie Dream Horse
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Barbie Dream Horse

The Barbie Dream Horse is a voice-activated horse with touch sensors that canters around, performs, and dances to three songs.

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MegaBloks Elephant Parade
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MegaBloks Elephant Parade

MegaBloks will be on the move thanks to the Elephant Parade tug toy. It comes with 20 blocks that can be used to build three animals.

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BB-8 Hero Droid
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BB-8 Hero Droid

In the Fall, this RC BB-8 will be able to talk to your child, listen to commands, sense motion, and follow along behind wherever your child goes with the remote.