Top hats and card tricks ain’t got nothing on the real magic that happens when kids tap into the wonder that exists in science and technology. Turn your little one into a STEM wizard with imaginative (and, bonus, educational!) toys like responsive robots, 3-D printers and even edible chemistry kits. To help you hone in on the perfect pick for your budding scientist or scholar, we’ve broken down gift ideas by age range: 3 to 5 years old, 6 to 9 years old and 9 to 12 years old.
This post was sponsored by Wonder Workshop.
3 – 5 yo: Think and Learn, Speak & Say Sea Turtle
This clever Fisher-Price turtle expands little ones’ minds through words and phonics. Plus, it’s cute! (Toys “R” Us, $25)
3 – 5 yo: Dig It Up! Dinosaur Eggs
Paging all future paleontologists! Excavating these dinosaur eggs leads to exciting discoveries. (MindWare, $25)
3 – 5 yo: Clifford Bubble Science
Who doesn’t love bubbles? This kit includes fun experiments built around bubble science. (Scientifics Direct, $15)
3 – 5 yo: Follow Your Nose Bingo Game
Let your little one follow their nose to explore the world through smell — plus, Bingo! (Scientifics Direct, $30)
6 – 9 yo: Dash
No other robot dances, sings and teaches kids to code while having fun like Dash (recommended for ages 6-12). (Wonder Workshop, $150)
6 – 9 yo: Ant Lab Gel Station
This “ant farm of the future” is super-cool thanks to nutrient-rich gel the ants live off of. (Fat Brain Toys, $23)
6 – 9 yo: Airzooka
Learning about how air and sound travel while also playing tricks on people? Yes, please. (Steve Spangler Science, $20)
6 – 9 yo: MiniToy 3D Printer
What better way to foster your child’s imagination than to help them bring it to life with a 3-D printer? (MiniToy, $299)
9 – 12 yo: Dash & Dot Wonder Pack
This bundle’s two robots and ton of accessories keep preteens engaged for hours (recommended for ages 6-12). (Wonder Workshop, $280)
6 – 9 yo: Edible Chemistry Kit
Science you can eat? Sign us up! This kit lets you create over 16 tasty experiments. (Fat Brain Toys, $18)
6 – 9 yo: Aquascope & Activity Journal
An underwater aquascope lets curious minds explore what’s really going on just beyond the shore. (Amazon, $25)
6 – 9 yo: Crystal Growing Kit
This brings back memories for ’90s kids, who undoubtedly want to help their own kids grow crystals. (Amazon, $27)
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