Educational games, books and toys that support science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) are all the rage. Check out some of this year's great products that support STEM learning at home.
SolarFlowers
$24.95; 8+
ThamesandKosmos.com
Build this beautiful kinetic sculpture, a motorized flower model with moving petals, powered by a solar panel. Learn about mechanical systems like motors and planetary gears, and about how solar cells generate electricity to power the flower. An ingenious design allows all petals to rotate synchronously, driven by a single motor, resulting in a mesmerizing optical illusion effect. This flower will never wilt, and you will never run out of batteries; it runs whenever the sun shines on it.
3dPen for Kids
$39.90; https://us.myfirst.tech/products/3d-pen-for-kids-3d-printing-pen
Kit includes nine different color filaments (3m each) stickers and a booklet of templates to get you started. Safe to Touch Tip - Special PCL Filament has lower melting point so tip does not get hot, and extruded filament does not burn the skin. Rechargeable battery makes use super easy with no wires getting in the way of your creativity.
Microscope Kit
$37.99; www.toysmith.com/products/smithsonian-microscope-kit?_pos=1&_sid=2738178b9&_ss=r
A hands-on science set that lets young explorers zoom in on the tiny details all around them. From plant fibers to everyday objects, this beginner-friendly microscope makes it easy to investigate real specimens while building confidence in scientific observation. Designed for curious kids and budding scientists, this kit includes everything needed to get started right out of the box. Prepare slides, adjust the focus, and watch ordinary items turn extraordinary as magnification brings hidden textures and patterns to life. It’s perfect for at-home experiments, classroom fun, or sparking a lifelong love of STEM.
Clixo Dino Adventure Pack
$49.99; 6+
Clixo.com
Watch out! It's time to embark on a Dinosaur Adventure. With over 13 new custom pieces and unique Jurassic themed colors and patters. Build all your favorite dinosaurs, or create ones yet to be discovered. This pack is filled with 36 pieces in 16 shapes, colors and patterns.
Project Blueprint Euler's Disk
$46.99; https://www.toysmith.com/collections/project-blueprint/products/eulers-disk
Watch physics come to life with Euler’s Disk — a mesmerizing science toy that turns motion, sound, and gravity into a jaw-dropping experience. Simply place the polished metal disk on the mirrored base and give it a spin. As it whirls, you’ll hear the pitch rise while the motion speeds up, creating a dramatic finale that feels equal parts magic show and science lab. Perfect for curious kids, budding engineers, and grown-ups who love a good desk toy, Euler’s Disk makes complex concepts like energy transfer, friction, and angular momentum easy (and seriously fun) to explore. Whether it’s used for hands-on learning, classroom demos, or just satisfying spins between meetings, this captivating classic delivers endless “whoa” moments.
Math Medalist
$38; 8+
www.simplyfun.com
Get ready to level up your math skills and become a Math Medalist. Master addition by scoring to 100 in 10s, then flip the board to tackle multiplication and conquer new challenges. Two games in one box for double the fun and learning.
National Geographic Epic Circuits Science Kit
$39.99; 8+
www.amazon.com/National-Geographic-Circuit-Maker-Kit/dp/B0D2191PWK
Includes multiple components for kids to conduct more than 60 thrilling electrical experiments and let their imaginations soar. They can light up a fiber optic bundle and create a color-changing light show, fly a copter, levitate a ball, project images, and so much more. The components in this kit are specially designed with young scientists in mind, ensuring a safe and enjoyable learning experience every step of the way. With easy-to-follow instructions and vibrant illustrations guiding them through each experiment, they'll have all the tools needed to spark their curiosity and ignite their passion for science! Components connect together effortlessly with the included wires, so no additional tools are required.
Toysmith Crystal Growing Box Kits
$17.99; https://www.toysmith.com/products/toysmith-crystal-growing-kit?_pos=1&_sid=1ca974e68&_ss=r
This hands-on STEM activity lets young explorers grow their very own dazzling crystals right at home. Just mix, pour, and wait — over time, vibrant crystals form before your eyes, transforming simple steps into a magical learning experience. Perfect for budding scientists, this all-in-one kit makes chemistry approachable and exciting while encouraging patience, observation, and creativity.
Project Blueprint Plasma Orb Light
$25.99; https://www.toysmith.com/collections/project-blueprint/products/plasma-orb-light-6
Bring electric energy to playtime (and desktop decor). Flip the switch and watch vibrant lightning-like filaments dance inside the glass sphere. Touch the surface and the glowing streams snap to your fingertips, creating an interactive light show that feels straight out of a sci-fi lab. Equal parts science experiment and mood light, this captivating orb introduces kids to basic electricity concepts while delivering instant wow-factor for bedrooms, game rooms, classrooms, or office desks. It’s a hands-on way to spark curiosity, encourage exploration, and add a seriously cool glow wherever it lives.
Glow in the Dark Giant Volcano
$25.99; https://www.toysmith.com/products/smithsonian-glow-in-the-dark-giant-volcano?_pos=3&_sid=8dae6db82&_ss=r
Build it. Paint it. Make it erupt — then turn off the lights for the ultimate glow. The volcano brings geology to life with a hands-on science experience kids won’t forget. Young scientists can construct their own volcano, customize it with glow paint, and trigger exciting eruptions while learning how real volcanoes work. Perfect for curious minds, this classic STEM kit blends creativity with discovery, teaching earth science concepts through interactive play. By day it’s a colorful science project — by night it transforms into a glowing display that keeps the fun (and learning) going.
National Geographic Glow-in-the-Dark Great White Shark Dissection Lab
$24.99; 6+
www.amazon.com/National-Geographic-Shark-Dissection-Kit/dp/B0FR7MHNH5
This fun STEM activity lets kids dissect a realistic shark mold using safe tools made just for them. Inside, they’ll discover four organs and eight glow-in-the-dark bones, all designed for easy assembly and study. A bonus gel refill pack lets kids reset the shark for a second dissection, and the included learning guide is packed with jaw-dropping facts about one of the ocean’s most powerful predators.
Product Name: National Geographic Kids Junior Chemistry Lab Science Kit
$24.99; 4+
www.amazon.com/National-Geographic-Kids-Junior-Chemistry/dp/B0D348KMC
The perfect way for young scientists to explore the exciting world of chemistry. This all-inclusive kit is designed to ignite curiosity and foster a love for chemistry in young minds. Whether your child is a budding scientist or simply curious about the world, this kit provides a safe and engaging way to explore scientific concepts through hands-on experimentation. More than just a toy, this chemistry lab kit is a powerful educational tool that encourages creativity, critical thinking, and a lifelong love of science.
Bug Crafts
$38; 8+
www.simplyfun.com
Buzz into a vibrant bug market where players collect and trade materials to craft for bees, ants, and ladybugs. Use decision making, planning, and resource management to outsmart fellow artisans and build the best Bug Crafts.
Limited Edition Mystic Bloom Shashibo Series
$24.99; FunInMotionToys.com
Discover hands-on STEM play with these magnetic puzzle cubes that transform into 100+ shapes, blending art, geometry, and movement into an engaging brain-teasing experience. This special release features two vibrant designs — Tie-Dye Twist and Metamorph — each inspired by bold color and organic transformation. Perfect for screen-free creativity, Shashibo encourages problem-solving, spatial reasoning, and imaginative exploration for all ages.
The Original Magic Rocks Deluxe Crystal Growing Kit
$16.99; https://www.toysmith.com/collections/educational-stem/products/magic-rock-deluxe-6
Watch a crystal garden bloom right before your eyes. This kit turns simple science into an instant wow-factor as colorful crystals sprout and spread across your display tray in just hours. No boiling, no mixing — just add water and let the magic (aka chemistry) happen. Perfect for curious kids and first-time scientists, this classic kit introduces crystal formation in a fast, fascinating way while encouraging observation and discovery. The deluxe set gives you a vibrant crystal landscape to admire long after the growing is done, making it equal parts science experiment and dazzling display.
24 Piece Pastel Essentials Pack
$19; Target.com
Get a taste for STEAM learning and open-ended play with this fun-sized pack. Featuring squares, doors and equilateral triangle magnetic tiles in eight signature pastel colors, this pack offers all the essentials to explore the creative and colorful world of CONNETIX. From creating flowers to animals, suncatchers, shapes, puzzles and so much more, children can freely explore a wide range of STEM learning concepts, plus build essential lifelong skills as they build and play, again-and-again.
Ohuhu Kakaako Dual Nib Waterproof Acrylic Pens
Starting at #34.99; https://ohuhu.com
Available in 30/60/90 vibrant colours including regular, metallic, and fluorescent, this set ensures endless creative opportunities for budding beginners or seasoned artists. To provide more options, they can be used on a variety of surfaces allowing users to give items such as a gaming controller or a phone case a colourful upgrade. This also makes them perfect to keep children entertained over the school holidays or in any spare time as the pens can work on eggs, rocks and even ceramic.
Pelican Cove
$40; 8+
www.simplyfun.com
Think fast to get your pelicans nested before time runs out in this fast-paced game. Each pelican has their own preferences. Can you make them all happy? Only time will tell.
I’m the Chef Too
$36.96/kit; www.imthecheftoo.com
Turns the kitchen into a creative learning lab with monthly STEM-based cooking kits designed for kids ages 4–14. Each delivery brings a fresh, themed adventure - from baking Erupting Volcano Cakes while exploring chemical reactions to making Galaxy Donuts while learning about outer space. Every kit includes pre-measured ingredients, specialty tools, and easy-to-follow guides to help families ke, build, and bond together. The kits also include a bonus activity card guiding kids through an educational moment (like a science experiment, fun facts, an educational diagram, and/or a creative arts-and-crafts activity).
Boggle Jr. Numbers
$24.50; 3+
Winning-Moves.com
Children love to count and they love to learn. With Boggle Jr. Numbers they'll combine the two as they play these enriching numbers games. Using colorful picture cards with eight oversized number cubes, your child will play games that help them recognize numbers, count, and even do some simple math. The different levels of gameplay mean the game grows along with your child as their skills increase.
ESPN Virtual Reality with DK Book
$59.99; 8+
Abacusbrands.com
Experience the thrill of live sports like never before with the ESPN Virtual Reality. Transport yourself straight onto the field, court, or rink with a 360-degree view of legendary sports arenas around the world. Whether you're a dedicated sports fan or an aspiring athlete, this kit lets you step into the game through ESPN’s SportsCenter, offering exclusive views and insights. The 148-page DK Illustrated Book covers a range of sports from Karate to Skateboarding to Baseball, providing history, gameplay, and strategies for some of the most celebrated sports globally. With 20+ Virtual Reality Experiences, use the included VR goggles to engage in exhilarating experiences, from stepping up to bat in baseball to executing the perfect skateboard trick, all while learning and interacting with sports like never before. This educational and interactive kit lets you master the rules and skills of various sports before challenging friends for the top prize with the three Championship medals included.
Updated: February 2026
