Parents and educators can spark an interest in new subjects with different STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) toys, or support a kid’s quest in their future career. Retailers can stock these 10 new STEM toys this season for aspiring scientists, engineers, mathematicians, and more.
WOW IN THE WORLD: LIGHT-UP TERRARIUM
The set includes cress seeds, growing containers, glow-in-the-dark stars, glowing plastic pebbles, UV LED string lights, and faux plants. Young botanists can follow the experiment manual to build the terrarium and learn about plants.
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MEGA CYBORG HYDRO BLASTER
Kids can build a wearable water blaster and press the trigger to shoot streams of water. The set can turn into five different shapes: Gripper Claw, Shield, Sword, Crossbow, and Boomerang.
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BINTA 14-INCH FASHION PLUSH STEM DOLL
The 14-inch doll Binta sports natural curly black hair, a science-themed T-shirt, and a removable lab coat and goggles. The character loves experiments and aims to teach kids to follow their curiosity.
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SMARTLAB TINY BAKING
Aspiring food scientists can use miniature kitchen tools like a roller, measuring spoons, a mixing bowl, and more to create delicious goods. The 17-piece kit also includes 20 recipes.
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SNAP CIRCUITS NITE LITE
Kids can learn about circuits while building a night light, then choose from five light projections: fish school, under the sea, dinosaur land, moon and stars, and spaceship.
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BUG CATCHER VACUUM KIT
The Bug Catcher Vacuum features LED lights and high-powered suction, allowing young explorers to safely capture and study insects. Its extendable tube ensures no bug is out of reach, providing an engaging and educational experience for curious minds fascinated by the natural world.
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NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC GLOW-IN-THE-DARK MARBLE RUN
This 50-piece construction set has everything kids need to create marble runs that will have their glowing marbles racing toward the finish line.
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GEO CREATURES
Kids can create creatures from 348 colorful geometric shapes, then place them in their natural habitats with 16 double-sided habitat cards. The kit encourages creativity and critical thinking.
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D.I.Y. PAPER AIRPLANES – 24 DESIGNS, 2 STICKER SHEETS
The D.I.Y. paper airplane kit includes 12 colorful, completed designs for kids to fold and fly, plus six designs for kids to color in, two sticker sheets, and six additional sheets without printed designs for full creative control.
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PROFESSOR MAXWELL’S VR ATLAS 2.0
Kids can explore famous places and cultures using this VR set, which comes with more than 200 experiences and 15 activities. The set is also accompanied by a book.
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A version of this feature was originally published in The Toy Book’s 2024 Specialty Toys & Gifts Issue. Click here to read the full issue! Want to receive The Toy Book in print? Click here for subscription options!
