STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Math) toys have always been around, forcing kids to calculate, measure, and create — in essence, think — as they played. These 67 products that fall under the STEAM umbrella are as educational as they are enjoyable — we even found some kids and moms to tell you so.

Veterinary Science Kit (6+)
$15
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Scientific Explorer
"The thing I like the best about the pet set is that everything you do teaches you how to help a pet be well. I also like that you get to make stuff." - Bea, 5
Color Chemistry Set (7+)
$25
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Crayola
“I like toys that are what it says on the box. All of the things on the box, erupting volcano, sticky slime — it was all true — and it was pretty high-quality slime. The experiments were interesting. You actually get to keep doing things.” - Zain, 7
Bionic Bug Robot (6+)
$24
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Techno Gears
"I like that the bug never gets stuck anywhere. It bounces right off and continues to roll everywhere." - Masen, 9
Sew & Glow Kit (8+)
$16
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Tech Will Save Us
"These light-up patches are not only fun to make, but they're shareable too. It's definitely something I would've been all over as a kid growing up." - Anne, mom
Bristle Blocks (2+)
$16
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Battat
"These are a great alternative to LEGOs for younger kids who need sensory toys because the bristles feel cool. You can still make lots of cool stuff... and they don't kill your feet when stepped on." - Kristina, mom
Subscription Of Assorted STEM Activities (All Ages+)
$20
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Kiwi Co
"It was so much fun! The wheel was hard to put together but otherwise, it is very good. It took me 3 tries to make it right.” - Emily, 8 on the Mechanical Sweeper. "It was fun and challenging making the spin art machine. I liked the kit because even when we were done making the machine, we can still make beautiful art." - Maylin, 11 on the Spin Art Machine.
Paint Pens (3+)
$23
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POSCA
"These paint pens are for ~artists~ but my 3-year-old loves being able to color neatly, mix colors, and get bright results. Plus you can use them on canvas shoes, paper, rocks, etc." - Janet, mom
Paint Your Own Ice Cream Truck Kit (6+)
$20
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Kid Made Modern
"I loved painting the ice cream truck! The colors were great and adding the stickers wherever I wanted to was the best part!" - Fia, 8
Wooden Balance Scale (3+)
$23
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HABA
"I like the scale because it’s really fun with all the little bits and stuff. I like weighing it like at the grocery store when I weigh the sweet potatoes for my mommy." - Alice, 5
Stacking Peg Board Set (1m+)
$17
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Gleeporte
"I bought this after seeing an [Occupational Therapist] use them with JA and he loves. I like them because they're compact/easy to throw in our bag as a go to travel toy. These pegs have been to more breweries than most adults." - Christina, mom