There is nothing better than a gift that is both exciting and educational! These fun STEM Gifts for Kids are perfect for surprising the child in your life with a little learning while they explore and play.
The STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Math) toys below are all perfect Christmas or Birthday gifts for kids. There is something for everyone with all kinds of interests.
Need a fun STEM gift for a 6-year-old? It’s below! Or maybe a STEM gift for the teenager or tween in your life? Yep, there’s an idea for them too!
Keep reading to see the fun list of STEM gifts for girls and boys.
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STEM Gifts for Kids
There has been such an increase in the last few years in STEM toys & activities for kids.
There is so much more to explore and give with specific interests represented so well.
So with that being said, here are my boys’ and some of their friends’ favorite STEM toys & activities. We will start with our 2019 favorite: Magformers!
Magformers are the best gifts for Kids who Love to Build
What are Magformers? They are magnetic building blocks that come in various shapes, colors & sets perfect for kids of all ages.
Most of their sets are for ages 3+, but they have sets that would make the perfect STEM gift for preschoolers, like the My First Animal Jumble Set.
Older kids would enjoy something like this Construction Set or Walking Robot Car Set.
Our favorite Christmas 2020 STEM Gift
Another year has passed quickly and it’s time to start thinking of more fun STEM Gifts!
This year, my boys are all getting Gravitrax – the Interactive Track System! If you haven’t seen these, check them out for sure!
They’re like a marble run & construction site all wrapped up into one.
Time to Check out the Marble Runs!
Marble Runs are another fun gift for kids who are builders at heart but love a good puzzle or maze too. This Marble Run Deluxe Set is for kids ages 3+ and has chunky building pieces making it perfect for younger children who are still working on fine motor skills.
Finally, there’s this JOYIN Marble Run Premium Set. It’s got smaller pieces and more intricate mazes possible, which make it perfect for 6-9-year-olds and even tweens.
Science Kits & Labs
There are some super fun science kits and labs available for kids with all kinds of interests. National Geographic has an entire line like this Mega Crystal Growing Lab.
Other kits they offer include:
If you are looking for a true science kit, this My First Mind Blowing Science Kit is the perfect starting place.
This Microscope is the perfect next step for kids who want to dive deeper into their exploring.
Math Gifts for the Mathmetician on your List
Perhaps you have someone in need of a gift who is fascinated with numbers? Maybe they love playing number games or puzzles? Then these gift ideas will be right up their alley.
First, is this simple Math Dice Junior Game. It was even a Toy of the Year Nominee.
Now this one seems simple, but these Plastic Pattern Blocks are super fun for creating everything kids can think of out of shapes.
Want a strategy game that is fun for the whole family? Then check out Blokus. It’s easy to learn the game with various levels of challenges for kids of all ages.
This last math game is perfect for tweens and teens to develop their math skills. Check out Prime Climb and see what the game is all about.
My Favorite STEM Gifts to Give
Here are just a few of the STEM toys that rank as favorites. First is this Klutz LEGO Chain Reactions Kit. Kids will be able to design moving machines using the classic LEGO blocks they love.
The next item is the Snap Circuits Jr. Electronics Exploration Kit. It has 30 plus electronic parts that allow kids to make over 100 fun circuit projects.
Next, we have a kit that combines robots and solar power! It’s the CIRO Solar Robot Kit and it has 190 pieces that let kids build 12 different robots. With its solar power component, no batteries are needed!
This next one is a Light-Up Terrarium Kit. I remember making these out of mason jars as a kid and this kit takes it to another level with its light you can turn on at night.
Even More STEM Gift Ideas for Kids
Before you go, make sure you also check out our gift guides that have some great STEM gift ideas too!
Gifts for the Dinosaur-Obsessed Kid
Also, we have a fun Christmas STEM Building Challenge using spice drops; as well as a Jelly Bean STEM Building Challenge for spring or Easter.
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