What are STEAM Toys?

STEAM toys are educational toys focused on enhancing Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and the Math skills.

All kids can enjoy the benefits of learning when they are playing. With STEAM toys, all children can develop important skills they will need to succeed at any life stage.

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What does STEAM do for kids?

STEAM toys are not going to turn magically your child into a future engineer, scientist, artist or programmer, but with STEAM toys you can keep education and leisure time exciting and engaging at home.

STEAM career opportunities are growing, and your children need to be prepared; STEAM covers a broad range of occupations, many of which have high projected growth and earning potential.

With STEAM toys you can engage your children through playful learning activities that push thinking critically and solving complex problems, explore and take risks.

STEAM toys for 3 to 5 years old

Engineering toys for 4 years old, STEM toys for 3-5 years old, STEM toys for 5 years old or best STEM toys for toddlers.

If you want more ideas, check our guide: 30 best STEAM toys for kids.

STEAM toys for 5, 6 and 7 years old

From coding robots to best toys for advanced builders, they are not toddlers anymore, and they want to play like the grownups ;). The best logic toys for 6 years old and Science toys for 7 years old.

At 5, 6 or 7 years old, your child still can occupy himself with any of these toys for hours. Do you need more gift ideas, check our guide: 30 best STEAM toys for kids.

Best STEAM toys for 8 to 10 years old

What are good toys for 8 to 10 years old? Any STEAM toy that kids can enjoy the benefits of learning when they are playing, like math toys, learning toys, engineering toys (Hi! Lego), artistic + robotic toys like Sphero balls or engine toys.

The Arts are a very important area to focus during these years.

There are some studies that have concluded that creativity generally tends to decline as we age (and that the decline is most serious for children in America) so as parents we need to encourage the Arts and Creativity toys at home.

Check our guide: Awesome STEAM Toys for children to develop Arts and Creativity.

Best STEAM toys for 10+ years old

Engineering, Science and Artistic toys are the most desired STEAM toys for kids 10,11,12 or 14 years old

If you are looking for Engineering toys for 13 year olds, Engineering toys for 12 year olds, Engineering toys for 14 year olds, Science toys for kids, Engineering toys for 10 year olds.

We recommend that you focus in two areas when you are searching Best STEAM toys for teens:

Best robotics kits for teens to develop an interest in technology and robotics.

Awesome STEAM Toys for teens (and younger ones) to develop Arts and Creativity.

What does STEAM mean?

STEAM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math. Each of STEAM’s five subjects share a common approach and focus.

STEAM experiences should involve two or more standards from Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and the Maths to be taught and assessed in and through each other.

What are NOT STEAM Toys?

STEM or STEAM toys and games are not just educational toys. They are a specific type of materials that help children to develop in the 5 great educational disciplines that we mentioned above: Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics and Art.

These toys seek to stimulate their creativity and the ability to solve challenges and problems. They are more than educational toys.

But always remember that a STEM toy is first and foremost a TOY. Your child will need to enjoy the toy, to have fun to continue spending hours with it.

There is a selection of STEAM toys for children that stimulate learning, creativity and imaginative play with no electronics or batteries needed like engineering toys, science kits, creativity toys, brain games and mind challenging puzzles or any toy that ignite your child mind!

So, be careful! Not every electronic is STEAM. There are STEAM toys no battery operated, like Lego or any other engineering set.

You will find a wide range of prices and variety in these toys because they cover many types of products.

We love robots and robotics kits for kids (we have proved and reviewed 10 incredible sets in the link if you are interested), but just consider that there are incredible STEAM toys beyond technology and robotics kits for kids.

And if you don’t know what STEAM toy is the best one for a gift, don’t miss our guide to the best 30 STEAM toys to give away in 2021. Kid tested and parent approved!

What’s the difference between STEAM and STEM?

STEM stands for science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. STEAM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics.

By integrating the Arts, STEAM uses tools such as data visualization or fine art imagery to deepen one’s understanding of Science, Math and Technology.

STEM is still the more prevalent acronym in educational products, toys and education. The Arts are a recent addition.

Where to buy STEAM children’s toys?

In online stores with a huge STEAM selection, department stores or any small, family-owned, or independent business. Do you want to know our favorite STEAM toys?

Is Lego considered a STEM or STEAM Toys?

With Lego bricks, kids learn about Architecture, Physics, Engineering, Mechanics while they develop their creativity and curiosity. All through fun building!

Lego rethinks how kids (at home and school) learn with purposeful play. Particularly, Lego Education has developed a systematic approach to STEAM learning that aims to develop the whole child.

Lego Learning system is a new Lego STEAM solution that ignites kids’ passion for STEAM learning through playful problem-solving and storytelling, preparing them to be resilient, independent thinkers.

Also, Lego Education has solutions STEM and STEAM oriented like Lego Spike Prime. If you are looking about Lego STEM projects, there is a full new Lego Education line for your kids, from 6 to 17 years old.

STEM Toys For Girls

Or STEM Girl Power. Although we would like to say that there are no longer any toys for boys or girls, for now there is a long way to go for everyone (families, marketing, communication, education …).

All these toys are sure to motivate girls to enjoy STEAM subjects. We have a selection of best top 6 rated STEAM Toys & Games For Girls.