Top 20 Toys That Engage Your Children In Science And Technology

What we like:

• 100+ different projects are available.
• Connecting the pieces is very easy.
• Doesn’t require an app to work.
• Completely safe kit.
• Simple instructions.

Age: 5 and Up
Price: $20.99

Connecting wires and making a small electronic circuit to turn the LED on for the first time has always been a very enjoyable experience even for young teens. Now, even kids can make different circuits and do different experiments. Learning about electronics will greatly benefit your child in both science and technology.

The kit comes with about 32 electronic components, and a detailed project manual which helps to make different circuits all the easier. Kids can make up to 100 different projects with these components. This provides children a great opportunity to learn about how certain electronic circuits work in real life. Moreover, there is an option of upgrading your kit if your child has mastered the projects that come with the junior version kit of this toy. There are more versions available of this toy with even more projects and a higher level of difficulty.

What we like:

• 8x magnification.
• Easy focusing knob for kids to easily zoom in and out.
• Very durable and sturdy.

Age: 3-6
Price: $20.37

Seeing small things become larger with a microscope is always a great way of entertaining the young kids. This Educational Insight’s Microscope provides a great way to give your children their own microscope to explore science and technology. Kids can place tiny object in the microscope and examine it with the help of its amazing 8x magnifier. Seeing the tiniest objects like ants grow enormously in front of your eyes is always a source of great entertainment for the kids.

Kids can see and examine anything from a piece of rock to a small-sized text written on a paper. The microscope also contains an easy focusing knob that kids can use to easily zoom in and out on the object. The kids can experience being a scientist by slowly moving the focusing knob to and fro.

This is a great gift for your young boys and girls as they will absolutely love it. Also, the microscope provide a great way of learning. For young kids who want to be doctors or biological scientists in the future, this toy provides a great way to get a glimpse of what’s it like to be a scientist.

What we like:

• 100 magnetized pieces of different shapes.
• Beautiful design.
• Extremely durable and reliable pieces.
• Ideal for learning Science & Math.
• 100% safe pieces.

Age: 3 and Up
Price: $120

This is a very popular toy among children as it enables them to build anything that they want, much like in the world of science and technology. The Magna-Tiles contains 100+ tiles with each piece magnetized to make sure that kids can join them easily and make different things from them. The pieces are extremely durable, sturdy, and they will not break easily. Therefore, this ensures your kids can play with them for years. This is a perfect toy if you want your children to learn about math, science and technology. Kids can also become a whole lot more creative as with these tiles, the sky is the limit as they can build anything that they can think of.

Moreover, the materials used in making the tiles are 100% harmless. There are no toxic elements involved, and the plastic used in the manufacturing of these toys is also BPA free. The edges are also welded using ultrasonic to make sure that there are no mishaps and children can enjoy the kit without any risk.

What we like:

• Bluetooth connectivity.
• Encourages kids to think & find solutions.
• Live Sensors (gyroscope, accelerometer, etc)
• Waterproof and durable material.

Age: 8 and Up
Price: $47.56

This is one of the best toys for creative and coding enthusiastic kids out there. This Sphero Mini ball is so much more than a ball. It has a programmable robot inside it and contains a ton of sensors and lights.

This toy can be used as a car that can be driven via a Bluetooth connection with your smartphone. Also, you can also play many games on your smartphone with this ball because of its sensors. Kids can also do drag and drop coding to customize how the ball should move on certain paths, avoid obstacles, and so much more.  Parents can create some curvy paths with obstacles and encourage the kids to code in such a way that the ball avoids all the obstacles and successfully reach from the starting point to the finish line.

In these pandemic times, Sphero Mini provides a great opportunity for children to have fun learning about science and technology, and learning basic coding skills.

What we like:

• Fascinating concept.
• Even little kids can develop the game by themselves with little to no support from adults.
• The app works on both Android and iOS.

Age: 8 and Up
Price: $47.56

Making a video game by yourself is a task considered too difficult even by teenagers and young adults. But Mattel is changing the game with their “Bloxels Build Your Own Video Game” product. Now even the little kids can design and create a video game by themselves. This toy is getting insanely popular among the kids because of its unique features.

It is also an ideal toy if you want to develop an interest in children about science and technology.  Kids with aspirations of becoming game developers or directors will find this toy very good and useful as this will encourage them to make better and better games.

The pieces within the Bloxels box will seamlessly work with the free Bloxels Builder application. Also, it will allow you to bring your game from your playing area to your smartphone. One can then play a game at their smartphone that would have been developed by their own child. It will also give your kids a great sense of achievement and feeling of pride. Lastly, they will be encouraged to develop even better video games.

What we like:

• One of the most popular and renowned toys.
• Turbo motors and high quality transmitter and receiver.
• High focus on safety features.
• Good value for money.

Age: 5 and Up
Price: $59.99

The finalist for the toy of the year, in the construction category in 2019, is one of the most bought toys of the last year. This Flip Bot is similar to Magna-Tiles mentioned above as it also contains magnetized pieces, but this one is more advanced. The flip bot construction set comes with turbo motors to enable your vehicles to move, spin, and to do a flip.

The construction set also contains a high-quality transmitter and a receiver for a smooth experience.

Another really good thing about this toy is the amount of focus they have put on the safety aspects of the Flip Bot. Smooth edges and stainless steel cap ensure that it is extremely safe and durable for the use of the kids.

What we like:

• Good value for money.
• Screen-free usage as all of the coding can be done on a remote.
• Ideal for learning how to coding.

Age: 5 and Up
Price: $52.29

This cute looking robot is a hit among kids because of its features and easiness. There is no need for any device’s interference, like laptop or mobile. So, all the coding can be done on a remote that comes with the robot activity set. Learning coding as a kid just got a whole lot easier with this toy in hand. The set contains 77 pieces which also includes 40 coding cards and 27 obstacles building pieces.

The Botley Robot is also very smart as it comes equipped with the ability to dodge obstacles and find its path. It is also very able when it comes to following the black lines path.

What we like:

• Ideal for developing kid’s interest in science.
• Promotes hand-eye coordination.
• Premium quality and extremely sturdy.
• Great value for money.

Age: 3-6
Price: $12.99

If you want to develop children’s interest in the field of biology, science and technology, then this is the ideal toy for you. Human body anatomy play-set contains 24 different magnetized pieces that will enable children to see and analyze the human body. This toy is a great tool to help children learn and visualize the different details of the human body like the circulatory system, organs, and skeletons.

The fact that the toy comes from Melissa and Doug means that you can be sure of the product quality. The company has made its name for more than 25 years with premium quality products. So, this is no different.

What we like:

• Instructions for 50 projects.
• All materials used come with the box.
• All chemical stains wash off easily.
• Good value for money.

Age: 7 and Up
Price: $24.76

An ideal toy for kids with a passion for chemistry, and for parents who want to develop an interest in chemistry in their children. So, this toy set comes with detailed instructions and provides kids with 50 different and exciting experiments. There is no need to buy things separately for the proper functioning of the toy as the set comes equipped with all the necessary things within the box.  All of the experiments are developed by a team of real and authentic chemistry teachers and scientists.

Furthermore, the set comes with many different experiments, but the volcano experiment is by far the most loved by the kids of all ages.

What we like:

• Comes with a detailed instruction manual.
• Informational and fun.
• Value for money.

Age: 10 and Up
Price: $18.99

Another one of those toys that mix fun with learning in a very educational way. This toy set comes with detailed instructions and helps children to grow different sorts of crystals. The crystals become fully grown in 7-10 days. Once they are fully grown, you can keep them in the display cases that come with the kit, and use it as a decoration item on your shelves for years.

These kits are great if you want your kids to develop an interest in geology or science.  Although, you should use this kit with extreme care. The stains from this kit are too stubborn and they won’t wash away irrespective of what you try to do.

What we like:

• 70+ step by step challenges.
• Harry Potter theme.
• No coding experience needed.
• Great value for money.

Age: 6 and Up
Price: $61.54

Another one of those toys that help the kids to learn to code, while also having lots of fun. If you love the Harry Potter series then you will absolutely adore this toy. This coding kit consists of different pieces that help to make your wand. The kit includes PCB, LED’s, buttons, batteries and so much more.

All you need to do is to take out the wand pieces from the box and assemble them to form your own magic wand. Once your wand is made, you can connect it with your device via Bluetooth and start creating and doing your magic spells. Wave your wand and see instant effects on the screen.

It also contains 70+ different challenges to help kids learn to code and become more creative. Lastly, once the kids have learned the basics of the Harry Potter coding kit, they can create their own creatures and can devise their own magic spells.

What we like:

• 22 piece set to give kids a good range of options to use and analyze.
• Perfectly sized for little hands.
• Durable and safe.
• Ideal toy to gift on kid’s birthdays.
• Good packaging.

Age: 4 and Up
Price: $29.42

This lab set is ideal for parents who want their kids to develop an interest in the field of chemistry. The little kids will absolutely love the experience of experimenting with this science kit. The Primary Science lab set comes well equipped with all of the necessary and safer things that can be found in the chemistry lab. The set contains beaker, funnels, eye droppers, tweezers, flasks, goggles, and a magnifying glass.

This toy helps kids in getting a feel of what It’s like in a chemistry lab and how some of the important reactions take place. Also, the kit is extremely beginner-friendly and even the little kids can set and enjoy it all with little to no assistance from the adults. The kits are also very durable as they are designed to last. This is especially important considering the way kids behave with these things. Overall, this kit is an ideal choice for science enthusiastic kids.

What we like:

• Augmented reality set-up.
• Animals can move, make sounds and interact with their foods.
• Beautiful animations.
• Great value for money.
• Very creative product.

Age: 2 and Up
Price: $17.00

This is an ideal toy for kids who are huge admirers of virtual reality. This multi-award winner toy makes learning a whole lot more fun and exciting. The Animal 4D and Food 4D Flashcards already made a lot of name for itself because of the technology it uses, but it doesn’t stop there. The set comes with 5 food cards to feed 7 animals. The cards pack also works with a free downloadable app. Watch the animals come to live from smart device screen!

Because of the technology and the versatility of the toy, the Animal 4D and Food 4D Flashcards is very popular among adults too. The animations about the real-life world and a very good and reasonable price make it one of the most favorite toys for kids and adults alike.

What we like:

• 100+ components.
• No batteries required.
• Easy to redesign.
• Fun for wide age range.

Age: 8 and Up
Price: $59.95

The GraviTrax starter set is an ideal choice of the toy for children interested in science and technology. This 120 pieces of construction set can be turned into all types of cool and amazing race tracks. Kids can kill their boredom at home with this toy and build any path that they want to. Once they enjoy one complete path, they can break it down and start again and make another. It is extremely easy to use. Lastly, the 2018 gold winner is a big hit among little and grown-up kids.

GraviTrax is an ideal gift for birthdays and kids should ask their parents to buy it for them at Christmas.  GraviTrax is an innovative marble run and construction toy for boys and girls ages 8 years and up. The starter set comes with more than 100 components and you won’t need any external supply to get started working on constructing the tracks. The set contains 4x card bases, 2x transparent levels, 6x gravity spheres, 1x magnetic cannon, and a whole lot more.

What we like:

• One of the best ways to introduce STEM to kids.
• Well constructed and study.
• Great battery life.
• App is user friendly and easy to use.
• Very beginner friendly

Age: 6 and Up
Price: $146.77

This robot is one of the best toys you can get if you want to introduce your kids to coding. Right out of the box, the robot be configured to take voice commands, events, conditions, and many other programming and logic related events. There are almost infinite amount of configuration that’s allowed in the robot. Also, There are many apps and attachments that are compatible with Dash. The robot can also be used without an internet connect after the initial apps and setup.

This is an award winning robot that is packed with technology and perfect for home or classroom use. There are tutorials that show you step by step on how to use the Dash robot, such as how to change the lights and play different sounds. There are also puzzles which helps to enhance the STEM learning experience.

What we like:

• Very informative, educational and fun-filled toy.
• 15 different eruptions and lava bombs.
• Completely safe and harmless.

Age: 8 and Up
Price: $29.95

Any toy that has some kind of safe eruption in it becomes very popular with kids, and this one is no different. This lava lab science experiment kit from Playz is a hit among kids because of its volcanic eruption experiments. There are also gas valleys, lava, and minerals for kids to see, analyze, and run different fun experiments.  The kids can make 15 different kinds of eruptions and lava bombs, and can also play with fake poison gas. 

This fun-filled toy is an ideal choice for kids with interest in science and chemistry, as it engages their minds and makes them learn a lot of different reactions. The kit itself is very easy to set up and use, as it comes with a detailed instruction manual with pictures to make it all the more easy and exciting for kids.

With things like eruptions and poison gases involved, parents can be wary of its safety features. But they have nothing to worry about, as the whole kit is completely safe. Therefore, they can let their kids play with it all day long without any fear or hesitation.

What we like:

• Encourages creativity and helps gain STEM skills.
• Ideal for kids learning coding or electronics.
• Able to be highly customized.
• 10+ authentic Marvel sounds.
• Great visuals and clear instructions.
• Good value for money.

Age: 8 and Up
Price: $107.40

After smashing the box office records left and right, the Avengers have grown insanely popular in the last few years around the world. Kids love their superheroes and dreams to be just like them. This Avengers Hero Inventor Kit brings their dreams into reality.

This kit comes packed with everything that the kids need to make and customize their very own Super-hero gauntlet.  It also comes with 10+ authentic Marvel sounds. So, kids can even record their sounds and play with their gauntlets. Another intriguing bit about this toy kit is the LED matrix, which can be customized and programmed to display custom animations or images. A smart device with iOS (10 or higher) and Android ( 5.0 or higher) is required for proper functioning. This STEM toy is ideal for kids starting to learn the basics of coding and electronics. The block-based coding keeps children encouraged while also helping them understand key concepts like loops and switches. Kids will also learn how to build circuits, interact with different types of sensors, program visuals and music.

CNET also seems to be a big fan of this toy and verifies that if your kids want to be the “next superhero of science”, then this is could be their starting block. So, if your children are also big fans of the Avengers and want to be just like them, then you know exactly what you are gifting them this Christmas.

What we like:

• Reliable and extremely durable.
• Ideal for kids with interest in electric circuits.
• Detailed instruction manual to help setup things.
• Real circuits and pieces.

Age: 8 and Up
Price: $29.49

A toy of the year finalist, the circuit maze game is an ideal toy if you want your kid to learn about circuits and electronics.  It uses authentic circuits and pieces, and comes equipped with 50+ challenges for kids to solve. The difficulty levels keep on getting higher as kids start to learn the basics working of circuits and the flow of currents. It also comes with a detailed instruction manual to ensure kids can start working on their circuits straightaway without any hassle.

One of the best things about this toy kit is its sturdiness and durability. It’s manufactured by ThinkFun, so you can be sure of the reliability and the durability. Speaking based on experience, this toy’s durability is way higher than the other toys in the same category. Lastly, this toy kit ensures that the learning doesn’t stop and kids can learn about circuits.

What we like:

• Interactive touch pad and LED displays.
• 20+ sounds and 5 activity pages.
• A fun-filled toy phone.

Age: 2-5
Price: $54.95

You want to introduce your kids to the wonders of technology, but you also want them to practice hands-on activities? Worry no more. VTech Touch and Learn Activity Desk combine technology with hands-on activities to give your kids a perfect toy.

The toy comes with a wide curriculum, interactive keypad, and LED screen. The activity desk has sounds fitted inside all the 5 activities that come with it. Therefore, the sound is the main thing that makes learning all the more easy and fun for kids. Once the kids have completed the 5 activities that come with the package, they can also go for expansion activities that contain many more different learning lessons and subject activities.  

The set also contains 100+ vocabulary words and 20+ songs and melodies to keep the kids entertained, while also helping them learn. The activity desk also comes with a toy phone which says different cheering and helps kids learn numbers.

What we like:

• Everything is included in the set.
• Materials for 30 projects.
• Easy to use virtual reality setup.
• Unbeatable value.

Age: 6 and Up
Price: $49.99

This virtual reality set brings you the ultimate immersive experience into space exploration. This is one of the most creative ways to learn about the planets, universe, and everything in between. This set is contains a 21 piece set that comes with a pair of hands-free virtual reality goggles, which can be used with most smartphones. The set also comes with an 80 page interactive book, along with materials for over 30 projects.

Lastly, as homeschooling trends in popularity, this product is a good way to supplement science and space learning.