Gift Ideas: 30 best STEAM Toys to Buy in 2021

Our children are very lucky, there is an incredible variety of fun toys, well designed and oriented to engage kids in STEAM.

Are you searching for STEM toys (also called STEAM toys) that your kids can use at home?

Here’s our pick of best STEAM at home toys for girls and boys aged 3 and up. Summer 2021 updated edition! More than 30 STEAM Toys that make learning Science, Tech, Engineering, Arts & Math fun. 

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Awesome STEAM Toys to Get Kids into SCIENCE

For children who like to experiment with biology, geology, chemistry, physics or the human body.

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Creativity for Kids Grow 'N Glow Terrarium Kit for Kids - Science Activities for Kids (Packaging May Vary) , Beige

• GROW YOUR OWN TERRARIUM - Explore the wonder of nature and science with the Grow 'N Glow Terrarium Kit! This indoor activity for kids allows you to craft, plant, water and grow your own mini ecosystem. Just add water for a unique science experience!
• SCIENCE KITS FOR KIDS - Includes everything a young botanist needs for two plant life cycles! Science kit features: plastic mason-style jar, potting mix (vermiculite), organic chia and wheat grass seeds, glow-in-the-dark forest figurines and more!

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Crayola Arctic Color Chemistry Set for Kids, Steam/Stem Activities, Educational Toy, Ages 7, 8, 9, 10

• CHEMISTRY SET FOR KIDS: This kids chemistry set includes 50 Winter science experiments.
• 50 COLORFUL SCIENCE EXPERIMENTS: 18 out-of-the-box experiments with supplies included & instructions for 32 additional science activities.

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4M Deluxe Crystal Growing Combo Steam Science Kit - DIY Geology, Chemistry, Art, STEM Toys Gift for Kids & Teens, Boys & Girls [Amazon Exclusive]

• Explore STEM and steam concepts with a DIY stunning crystal collection kit
• Grow more than 10 vibrant crystals in assorted colors and textures including a glow-in-the-dark crystal and 2 crystal geodes

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Awesome STEAM Toys to Get Kids into TECHNOLOGY

For maker children, who start programming or like robots. Toys that combine the physical with the interactive, that promote active use of the screens, with an open and attentive mind.

LEGO Boost Creative Toolbox 17101 Fun Robot Building Set and Educational Coding Kit for Kids, Award-Winning STEM Learning Toy (847 Pieces)

• Who doesn't love robots? Introduce kids to the creative world of coding with the best educational STEM toys to foster their curiosities. Building, learning, and programming robots has never been more fun!
• Includes 847 LEGO pieces that kids can build and rebuild into 5 cool multifunctional models. The best and most popular robotics toys for 7-12 year old boys and girls who love to tinker and learn about science. Use the latest tech like color, distance and tilt sensors.

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LEGO MINDSTORMS Robot Inventor Building Set 51515; STEM Model Robot Toy for Creative Kids with Remote Control Model Robots; Inspiring Code and Control Edutainment Fun, New 2020 (949 Pieces)

• With LEGO MINDSTORMS Robot Inventor (51515), kids gain essential STEM skills as they build, code and play with remote-control model robots and intelligent creations that shoot missiles, play ball, drive around and more!
• With almost 1,000 pieces, including an intelligent Hub, 4 Medium Motors, Color Sensor and Distance Sensor with break-out interface, youngsters can also build their own fun robotic toys and share them online on LEGO Life

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Tech Will Save Us, Synth Kit | Educational Music STEM Toy, Ages 13 and Up

• Build three different synths (Atari punk console, stutter, and dub sirens) and enjoy the unique sound output
• Learn about pitch, frequency, and volume as you create your own masterpiece

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Osmo - Genius Starter Kit, Ages 6-10 - Math, Spelling, Creativity & More - STEM Toy Educational Learning Games (Osmo Base Included)

• OSMO IS MAGIC: Fun-filled & award winning learning games. Children interact with actual hand held pieces & an iPad, bringing a child's game pieces & actions to life (No WiFi necessary for game play). An Osmo Base is included, an iPad is not included, both are required for game play.
• TEACHING: Arrange over 100+ puzzle designs/pieces to match on-screen shapes (Tangram), solve creative physics puzzles by drawing lines or placing items in front of the screen (Newton), learn to draw anything with creative drawing skills (Masterpiece), add, count, subtract & multiply tiles to pop the number bubbles solving math equations (Numbers), learn spelling & vocabulary with on-screen images & skill level selection (Words).

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Makey Makey an Invention Kit for Everyone from JoyLabz - Hands-on Technology Learning Fun for Kids - STEM Toy - 1000s of Educational Engineering and Computer Coding Activities - Ages 8 and Up

• STEM FUN FOR ALL: No matter if your child is a budding engineer, computer wiz, or amateur inventor, JoyLabz invention kit will bring out their creativity in unique and fun ways. With thousands of possibilities to build, interact, and inspire, Makey Makey is the perfect science gift for ages 8 and up!
• EASY SETUP: Just plug, clip, and play! No programming knowledge needed or cumbersome software installation. With set up in seconds, your kid can dive right into inventing, whether at home or in the classroom. No software to install. Works with Mac, Windows, and Chromebook.

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Wonder Workshop Dash – Coding Robot for Kids 6+ – Voice Activated – Navigates Objects – 5 Free Programming STEM Apps – Creating Confident Digital Citizens , Blue

• CREATE: Dash arrives charged and ready to go out of the box. Kids can give Dash Robot voice commands and explore loops, events, conditions, and sequences with the five free apps that come with Dash Robot. It’s more than learning to code.
• LEARN: Dash robot offers an open-ended learning platform that makes tech knowledge simple and accessible, helping kids grow into confident creative architects.

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Awesome STEAM Toys to Get Kids into ENGINEERING

For children engineers and mechanics, toys to build and destroy, to discover and experiment with mechanisms, pulleys and gears.

Quercetti Kaleido Gears - 55 Piece Building Set with 3 Different Sized Gears

• CAPTIVATING DESIGNS: Even young children will delight in figuring out how to put the pieces together and attach the gears creatively and independently. The 6 largest gears have stickers that make captivating designs as they spin. The square base pieces interlock easily to form flat or 3D structures. You can even make a gear box!
• CRANK UP THE FUN: Create your base, then insert axles and connect gears so that they rotate at the same time. Finally, turn the crank to start a spectacular chain reaction and watch the beautiful visual effects. Kaleido Gears construction set provides hours of fun while introducing children to basic principles of mechanics.

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Meland Marble Run Sets for Kids - 142Pcs Marble Race Track Marble Maze Madness Game STEM Building Tower Toy for 4 5 6 + Year Old Boys Girls(113 Pcs + 25 Glass + 4 Led Lighted Marbles)

• Meland marble run set includes 113 marble building pieces, 25 glass marbles and 4 led lighted marbles. Marble tracks include action pieces, squiggly, wheels, Y-splitter, S-turn slide, centrifugal funnels, U-turn slides, windmills, straight slides and gradient slides, height 70cm or so for much more fun. Just build various towers and see marbles go up, down, all around, and fast!
• No fixed shape, kids can create models freely. Easy mode, medium mode, hard mode - they can create different marble run toy shapes as they like according to their age range. Parents can also share the assembly fun with their kids!

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LEGO Technic Dragster 42103 Pull-Back Racing Toy Building Kit (225 Pieces)

• It’s always race day with this 2-in-1 LEGO Technic Dragster pull-back toy car that rebuilds into a cool Hot Rod!
• Kids can learn how a dragster works, then lock in the wheelie bar to perform heart-pumping wheelies, or attempt to win the speed record!

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Learning Resources Playground Engineering & Design STEM Set, 104 Pieces, Ages 5+

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Awesome Engineering Activities for Kids: 50+ Exciting STEAM Projects to Design and Build (Awesome STEAM Activities for Kids)

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K'NEX 70 Model Building Set - 705 Pieces - Ages 7+ Engineering Education Toy (Amazon Exclusive)

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Awesome STEAM Toys to Get Kids into ART

For children who like to dance, paint, music, costumes, invent characters from comics or modeling. Toys to enjoy combining artistic expression and imagination with any other discipline.

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Osmo - Creative Kit for iPad (Newer Version Available - Discontinued by Manufacturer)

• OSMO IS MAGIC: Fun-filled & award winning learning games that interact with actual hand held pieces & an iPad and/or Fire Tablet, bringing a child's game pieces & actions to life (No WiFi necessary for game play).
• AGE & CAPABILITY: Ages 5-10+. Games are designed for beginner to expert levels. OSMO enables the continuation of learning. Track game progress, using child game profiles, on a parent app.

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Sphero SPRK+: App-Enabled Robot Ball with Programmable Sensors + LED Lights - STEM Educational Toy for Kids - Learn JavaScript, Scratch & Swift

• MORE THAN JUST A ROBOT: Sphero SPRK+ is a programmable robot ball designed to inspire creativity and curiosity through coding and play. Easily learn programming, complete hands-on activities, and share your creations with the community.
• PROGRAMMABLE SENSORS & LED LIGHTS: SPRK+'s programmable sensors include a gyroscope, accelerometer, motor encoders, and colorful LED lights to create countless play experiences and coding conditions for all levels.

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SEEKONE Fuse Beads Kit, 24 Colors 10400 Pcs DIY Art Craft Iron Perler Beads Set for Kids with Pegboards, Pattern Cards, Tweezers and Ironing Paper,90 Patterns

• ►【 FUNCTIONAL CRAFT SET】: The fuse beads set contains 2 x Fuse Beads Box（10400pcs in 24 colors), 45 x Pattern Card, 1 x Square Pegboard, 1 x Hexagon Pegboard, 1 x Round Pegboard, 2 x Ironing Paper, 2 x Tweezers.There are enough beads and patterns for you to design different artwork, which greatly stimulates your creativity and imagination.
• ►【SAFE & NON-TOXIC MATERIAL】:The fuse beads are made of premium and environment-friendly 100% Food Grade Plastic EVA materials. It’s completely safe and kid friendly to use, no harm to health.The kit also comes with detailed instruction for best use, kids can make designs with confidence.

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Craft-tastic – Artist's Box – Arts and Crafts STEAM Kit Includes 7 Creative Challenges

• INSPIRES ARTISTS: Kids will make their own mobile, collage, sculpture, self-portrait and more.
• SPARKS IMAGINATIONS: 7 cards with multiple prompts on each challenges kids them to get creative make something unique.

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Math Art and Drawing Games for Kids: 40+ Fun Art Projects to Build Amazing Math Skills

• Tripp, Karyn (Author)
• English (Publication Language)

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4M Green Creativity Pressed Flower Art Kit - Arts & Crafts DIY Recycle Floral Press Gift for Kids & Teens, Girls & Boys, Multi

• The kit's 4-inch flower press will make attractive cards, bookmarks, trinket boxes, and more.
• The kit includes a flower press, glue, brush and double-sided tape.

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Awesome STEAM Toys to Get Kids into MATHS

For children who like numbers, geometric shapes and mathematical challenges. Games and toys for the kids that love to give the coconut to solve problems.

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LEGO DUPLO My First Number Train 10847 Learning and Counting Train Set Building Kit and Educational Toy for 2-5 Year Olds (23 Pieces)

• Learning how to count is an important milestone in any child's life, and now your preschooler can have fun while learning with this popular number train set from LEGO DUPLO
• This number train set includes a buildable locomotive and three wagons, bricks decorated with the numbers 0 through 9, two child LEGO DUPLO figures, plus a cat figure

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Think Fun Math Dice Junior Game for Boys and Girls Age 6 and Up - Teachers Favorite and Toy of the Year Nominee

• Trusted by Families Worldwide - With over 50 million sold, ThinkFun is the world's leading manufacturer of brain games and mind challenging puzzles
• Develops critical skills – Gameplay provides a stealth learning experience, where players learn early math skills through fun gameplay

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Learning Resources Sum Swamp Game, Homeschool, Addition & Subtraction Game, Early Math Skills, Math Games for Kids, Educational Board Games, 8 Pieces, Ages 5+

• FUN WAY TO PRACTICE MATH: Encourage basic math drills through fun game play with Sum Swamp
• MATH GAMES: Develop fluency in early math skills as kids play the game. Perfect for Homeschool or classroom learning

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Plugo Count by PlayShifu - Math Games with Stories & Puzzles for 5-10 Years - Educational STEM Kids Toys with Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication, Division - Gifts for Kids (App Based)

• ► PLUGO COUNT (Part of Shifu plugo) is an AR-powered STEM gaming kit. It turns your device into a hands-on learning system and takes your kids through a series of story-based challenges that need to be solved with a combination of numbers and arithmetic operators. Plugo Count is suitable for kids 5 to 10 years of age.
• ► IN THE BOX - Plugo Count comes with 1 foldable gamepad, 1 Count Spike, 4 arithmetic operators (+ - x/), and 2 sets of digits 0-9. No Bluetooth and no electronics. The gamepad and Count Spike connect through embedded magnets. A help guide with step-by-step instructions is also included.

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Math Art and Drawing Games for Kids: 40+ Fun Art Projects to Build Amazing Math Skills

• Tripp, Karyn (Author)
• English (Publication Language)

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Learning Resources All Ready For Toddler Time Activity Set, Back to School Activities, School Preparation Toys, Counting, Sorting, Homeschool, 22 Pieces, Ages 2+

• SKILL DEVELOPMENT: Number identification, 1:1 correspondence, Counting, Shape identification, Letter identification, Vocabulary building, Fine motor skills, Eye-hand coordination, Problem solving, Matching, Sorting, Imagination
• Fun hands-on tools for learning colors, shapes, counting, and the alphabet

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Why buy STEAM toys?

• STEAM toys are great to have fun and learn. Your child does not have to have a technical or scientific research profile, they are all toys to promote competencies related to innovation but focusing on one or other skills or interests.
  
• STEAM toys are an investment. Kids will not get bored of them in  just a week. At home we have seen how we take a lot of advantage, our children use these toys in different ways.

If you need a birthday gift or any other special holiday gift like Christmas, there are plenty of fun toys that also help teach your kids Science or Tech.

Let’s toys be toys, not just for girls or boys. We believe parents, relatives and communities can help reduce the impacts of gender stereotypes on children. All the toys we recommend are perfect for everyone.

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