STEM toys for kids: Spark curiosity and learning through play
Explore STEM learning. From mechanical and maths toys to science and construction kits, here's everything to start their learning journey with a dash of fun. The perfect gifts for every occasion.
What is STEM?
STEM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths. STEM learning encourages children to discover more about these subjects through fun, engaging and practical play. And watch out for STEM – it’s STEM but adding in the Arts. Creativity is vital for every child, so STEM includes art and craft, design, music and other performing arts.
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Pre-school kids
Start their STEM learning with playful toys to spark their curiosity and lay the foundation for problem-solving.
5 - 8 year olds
Turning play time into learning, these toys help develop their critical thinking, confidence and creativity.
9 - 12 year olds
Challenge their minds with toys that make hands-on learning exciting and help real-world problem-solving while also encouraging independence.
13+ year olds
Going beyond play, these toys help them make sense of complex concepts with engineering projects, robotics and even experiments.
Science toys for kids
Science made simple
Experimenting with science is fun! Explore our science kits and sets to get your kids learning the playful way. From chemistry and biology kits to astronomy toys and telescopes, we've got STEM toys for all the sciences.
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Biology
Learn about plants, animals, the human body and all things living. Explore biology STEM toys like microscopes and biology kits for all sorts of fun.
Chemistry
Introduce the periodic table and fascinating experiments. Kids' chemistry sets are a perfect way to show them how lab equipments and elements work.
Physics
Understand physics laws such as gravity, force, acceleration and power. Perfect for answering difficult questions like how does the world work?
Geology & earth science
Fascinated by all things Planet Earth? From volcanoes and mountains to metals and rocks, learn about the make-up of the earth with safe, explosive volcano sets and metal detecting kits.
Technology toys for kids
Kids' laptops and tablets
We have a range of laptops and tablets made specifically for kids. Featuring only child-friendly apps, they can encourage e-learning and interactive play.
Electronic toys and robots
Have an ever-curious child or a tech-savvy tween? Give their imagination a boost with these electronic toys and robots. From sing-along toys to interactive robots - joy is just a switch away.
Engineering toys for kids
What is engineering?
Engineering STEM toys help kids explore machines and structures, like cars, planes, robots and buildings. Great for introducing practical and problem-solving skills while encouraging creative thinking.
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Building and construction toys
Sets to build, create and innovate
Architects in the making? Play with building pieces to assemble structures and vehicles, or create a roller-coaster marble run. Pick from a range of brands like Mega Bloks, Meccano, VTech and K'NEX to help elevate their ideas.
LEGO®
The bricks for the builders of tomorrow. LEGO® have a huge range of construction sets, from vehicles and dragons to super heroes and towers. Plus, there’s a LEGO® set for all ages. Discover LEGO® DUPLO for babies and toddlers and LEGO® 4+ for younger builders right up to LEGO® Technic for older kids.
Vehicle engineering kits and gaming
Vehicle building
Machines, engines and everything in between. Let your little engineers explore their love of cars, planes and all types of vehicles with these building kits, learning along the way.
Minecraft and virtual engineering
Learning isn’t limited to physical toys. Minecraft and games like it offer a vast, open-world virtual playground for limitless imagination. Players have full freedom as they learn to build, engineer and explore their way through the game’s infinite world.
Art and creativity toys
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Arts and craft kits
Whether you're looking for something for your DIY enthusiast or simply want to get your kids creatively engaged, these arts and craft toys will enrich their artistic skills.
Role play and dressing up
Great for developing emotional and social skills, role-playing and dressing-up toys bring a touch of magic and creative thinking to playtime.
Musical toys
Sounds, rhythm, pattern and repetition - musical toys help improve listening and motor skills while nurturing your little one's talent.
Math games and toys for kids
Maths is a key learning area that's closely linked with the other STEM subjects, so finding fun ways to build a child's confidence in counting, telling the time and problem solving will help support them in science, technology and engineering subjects too.
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Counting
Building blocks and colourful toys help toddlers and younger children with counting numbers, adding and taking away. Think early maths and countless hours of fun.
Telling the time and measuring
Help your kids understand height, weight, volume and time in no time. Teach measurements the fun way with interactive clocks, kitchen role-play, height charts and more.
Shapes for kids
Little hands, big learners. Help your kids learn patterns, shapes and colours. Shape sorters and fun puzzles are perfect for developing hand-eye coodination and visual skills.
STEM toys reviews
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Very educational and fun
My 3yr old grandson plays with this so much and the great thing is that he is learning while he plays.
Les70
East midlands, 17/05/2025
Loved it
A pleasure to build and play with. The moon phases are reversed on the moon phase sticker, but I can live with that.
kalk
04/06/2025
Microscope
Excellent microscope for inquisitive minds. Had hours of fun with my granddaughter looking at plants, soil, seeds, skin, blood. Easy for little hands ...
Jan
Co Durham, 08/09/2025
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