Tag: STEM

Kids adore performing experiments. They keep them entertained, allow for critical thinking and creativity, while also helping them to learn!  As an adult, I love doing experiments with them! So, if you’re looking to give them an exciting yet educational gift, this Scientific Explorer My First Mind Blowing Science Kit is sure to be a winner.

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Kids spend a lot more time indoors today than we ever did, and it can be hard to find great places in nature to explore things like geodes. Thanks to National Geographic, though, you can bring fun nature activities into the home to still learn about geology and then later transfer those skills to the outside world when you chance upon similar items.

This science kit, produced by National Geographic, comes with 10 different geodes. Ranging in size from a tennis ball to a ping pong ball, these stunning geodes break open to reveal the glistening crystals inside.

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Fun while learning? Help develop your child’s STEM skills with this adorable Botley Coding Robot Activity Set from one of my favorite educational material companies, Learning Resources. Suitable for children as young as 5, Botley’s advanced features allow him to grow with your child as they learn screen-free coding.

You know it’s a good investment because Botley is a 2019 finalist for the Toy of The Year awards. Check out some of these key features and benefits to your child. Continue reading “STEM Toys: Botley the Coding Robot Activity Set”

Does your child spend hours building and creating? If so, they’re going to love this K’Nex 100 model Building Set, which is a great way to start a collection or the perfect addition to the K’Nex you already have on hand.

Consisting of an incredible 863 pieces, this versatile kit for ages 7 and up is going to give your child hours of fun creating their own unique models. They can use their imagination to create a huge range of structures, shapes and figures, or they can follow the  instructional booklet which shows 100 unique models.  Continue reading “STEM Toys: K’Nex 100 Model Building Set”