Top picks: CrunchLabs The Crunchinator by Mark Rober, the MAGNA-TILES Treetop Adventure 42-piece set, and the Barbie Chemistry Activity Lab. These are the gifts that earn the "it's educational" justification while still being genuinely fun. As a mom ...
The STEM 10 build pick
MAGNA-TILES Tree Top Adventure
The STEM 10 science angle
Barbie Chemistry Science & Activity Kit
Chemistry wonder
National Geographic Crystal Garden Science Kit
The paleontology dig
National Geographic Dino Dig Excavation Kit
The STEM 10 hero
CrunchLabs by Mark Rober The Crunchinator
Sensory science fun
Crayola Goo Dissection Playset, Science-Themed Slime Kit for Kids, STEM Toy, Less Mess Slime Making, DIY Arts & Crafts Set, Ages 6+
First steps in programming
Learning Resources Botley Coding Robot Set
The classic experiment
National Geographic Erupting Volcano Science Kit
The space angle
Gskyer Beginner Telescope with Phone Adapter
The discovery gift
National Geographic Microscope Explorer Series Kit
Construction play
KEVA Structures 200 Wood Building Planks Set
The space build
4M Solar System Model Making Kit 3D Planet Mobile
Logic play
D-FantiX Magnetic Math Game Board for Kids
Wooden-train crossover
Brio Classic Figure 8 Set 33028
The judges pick for early math
PICASSO-TILES Magnetic Tiles for Kids, 61PC STEM Construction Building Blocks Magnet Educational Toy
