Educational Activities, Toys, and all things STEM
Category: Educational Toys
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Best Building Blocks and Plastic Bricks
Spread the loveBuilding blocks are a right of passage, and fundamental kids toys. As kids age, they may grow into different block sets, and our toys continue to evolve and advance to match age and interest level. We created a guide for the essential building blocks for all ages and stages, from a babies first…
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Are LEGOs Stem Toys? Here’s the Truth!
Spread the loveSTEM education has been a hot topic in recent years. Educators, governments, and CEOs of major companies encourage parents to get their children interested in STEM, even as babies. This has led to parents stressing if their children are playing with suitable toys. Take LEGO bricks: they’re lots of fun, but are LEGO…
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Are STEM Toys Good for Autistic Children? Advice from Parents
Spread the loveAutistic children often don’t play in the same way as neurotypical children. This leaves some parents, extended family, and friends baffled as to what toys to buy an Autistic child. Loud and flashing toys, often popular, can be the fast road to sensory overload. STEM toys are growing in demand, but are STEM…
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Best Lego Space Sets (for Kids and Adults)
Spread the loveLego Space sets are some of the top-selling kits; and with the attention to detail and fun factor, we can certainly see why. There is a range of Lego space sets that are great for kids as young as five, and a mix of scale models of that are perfect sets for adults…
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Cool Lego Machines: Awesome Ideas for Lego Builds
Lego is an amazing and versatile toy. We’ve gathered some of our favorite Lego machines and ideas for Lego builds.
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Educational Board Games for Kids
Spread the loveBoard games are a great way to spend time with family and friends, and a great way to learn through play. There are some educational board games for kids that are designed to teach certain elements, though many board games can be used to teach concepts like math, counting, colors, alphabet, spelling, vocabulary,…
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STEM Toy Benefits (Learning through Play)
Spread the loveScience, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) might seem like academic concepts that aren’t important until school starts. The truth is, the skills required to excel in STEM are also essential life skills, vital even for the youngest of children. In a world increasingly obsessed with activities classified as “screen time” it’s important to…
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Best Augmented Reality Toys, Gadgets, Games & Books
The best Augmented Reality Toys, Games, and Gadget list is here. AR has advanced to enhance your game experience, we list the best of them in time for Christmas.
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Best Educational Electronic Toys for Preschoolers
Spread the loveElectronic toys are all the rage now but if you want educational electronic toys for your preschooler, you must do some research to find what’s best. The choices are endless as high-tech toys saturate the market. For the best educational electronic toy for preschoolers, you need one that will stand up to rough…
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Cool STEM Toys for Six Year Olds
Here is a list of cool STEM toys for six year olds. Not only will these toys reinforce what they’ve already learned, but they will teach them (and you!) something new before the school year even starts.