Encourage a love of learning and fun with the best STEM toys in 2022
Education toys packed full of fun!
From constructing towers with magnets to building their own solar-powered robot, science-based toys have come a long way over recent years.
As parents, we want our kids to love learning, to be curious and to encourage their imagination to run wild. This is where STEM toys come in.
So, what exactly are STEM toys? STEM toys are Science, Technology, Engineering and Math based toys geared towards learning, curiosity and education. There are a variety of different STEM toys focusing on core disciplines in coding, engineering, chemistry, mechanical toys and more.
STEM toys can enrich children’s developing cognitive skills, such as their logical reasoning, problem-solving abilities and critical thinking.
Looking for an education toy for Christmas? You’re in luck, as we’ve rounded up some of the hottest STEM toys in 2022.
STEM toys loved by the Bounty Parents team
Discovery Mindblown Action Circuitry Robot Spinner Experiment Set, RRP $34.95
Budding scientists can conduct a variety of electronic experiments with this Action Cricuitry Robot Spinner Experiment Set.
Explore the principles behind electric currents through easy push-button modules. Its a fun and educational way to explore the science of circuitry!
Construct Ultimate SUV Off-Roader, RRP $125
The perfect STEM gift for creative kids and future engineers.
Build the Ultimate SUV yourself, using the 473 pieces and parts with all tools and instructions included.
Discovery Mindblown Plasma Orb, RRP $34.99
The Discovery Plasma Orb emits electric currents that dance energetically around the inside of the globe! Place your fingers on the globes surface and watch as the tendrils of light follow your touch.
Learn about noble gases and their interaction with electricity with the educational Discovery Plasma Orb.
Wooden Tool Box Toy Set, RRP $95
Promote hand-eye coordination, fine motor skills, and problem solving with a Wooden Tool Box Toy Set.
Release the builder in your kids, as they use the tools and the 18 included base pieces to create planes, tanks, cars – whatever they can imagine is possible!
Design & Drill SparkleBot, RRP $29.90
Get ready to blend shimmer and construction play with the Design & Drill SparkleBot.
Build your robot, screw in the bolts, and decorate your robot with cool stickers.
With Design & Drill by Educational Insights, little builders can use kid-safe tools to create construction masterpieces while developing fine motor skills and practicing patterns – all while exploring their artistic side.
4M Unicorn Crystal Terrarium, RRP $26.95
This 4M – Unicorn Crystal Terrarium provides a visually stimulating experience for learners who have a keen interest in crystals, unicorns and science.
It allows you to grow your own crystals and make an awesome unicorn and crystal terrarium. The included instructions will guide learners to create their own unicorn utopia.
VTech JotBot The Smart Drawing Robot, RRP $69.99
JotBot The Smart Drawing Robot will guide keen artists through the discovery of drawing and coding.
Featuring over 40 minutes of drawing prompt audio and various games and three interactive ways to play, including discover & learn mode, code-to-draw mode and fun draw code mode.
4M Logiblocs Smart Talking Bank, RRP $46.95
The 4M Logiblocs Smart Talking Bank will ignite kids imaginations.
Record unlimited personalised messages with the Logiblocs system and build a money bank with your unique voice alarm.
B.Toys Marble-palooza, RRP $39
This interchangeable Marble-palooza maze will let your child build different structures out of durable and colourful pieces. Once they’ve built their maze, watch the marbles zoom from one end to the other.
This fun and interactive STEM toy is great for improving fine motor skills and problem-solving abilities with everyday play.
Science to the Max Regrow Lab, RRP $34.99
Buildables 3D Spy Glasses, RRP $40.99
Explore the world of secret codes and 3D images by building your own Spy Glasses using light and colour filters with step-by-step instructions.
Buildables introduces children to the practical application of STEM fundamentals through hands-on building and creative-problem solving.
Vtech Kidizoom Action Cam, $69.99
Create fun stop motion, slow motion, fast motion and reverse videos while choosing from a tonne of cool effects!
The Action Cam HD is waterproof and can be worn on a harness to create outdoor action videos.
Sea Monkeys on Mars, $29.99
Just tear open the packet, add water, give it a swirl. The great thing is you only need to feed them every five days – a fantastic low maintenance pet.
The special sea monkeys aquarium has a detailed, authentic Mars planetary landscape scene inside.
The included magnifier lets kids see amazing detail of the sea monkeys and their environment.
The pack includes water purifier, instant live eggs, growth food, complete instructions, feeding spoon and aqua-leash.
Kinetic SANDisfactory Set, RRP $34
With over 10 different tools and molds, and two pounds of Kinetic Sand, there’s so many ways for kids to create.
Kinetic Sand is the original mesmerising magic sand that flows through your hands and never dries out so you can play with it again and again.
Bug Explorer Activity Set, RRP $19.99
Little nature lovers will be entertained for hours in the gardern.
This kit is perfect for up close viewing of leaves, insects and other tiny critters.
Featuring a magnifying glass, net and tweezers.
Kmart 18 piece Magnetic Tiles Set, RRP $10
Let your child indulge in fun and exploration by creating geometric shapes in 3D with these awesome magnetic tiles.
Includes: 6 x large squares, 4 x small squares, 4 x large triangles and 4 x small triangles.
Also helps teach and develop fine motor skills, sensory and tactile, free play and visual skills.
Solar Robot Kit, $22.56
Kids can learn all about mechanical and robotic science with this hands-on activity.
With 13 different robots to build – all powered using solar energy – your little roboticist will have hours of fun creating driving, walking, and even swimming robots.
LEGO Technic App-Controlled Transformation Vehicle 41240, RRP $169
A great introduction to engineering LEGO Technic buildable models feature realistic movement and mechanisms.
In a first for LEGO Technic sets, this vehicle toy flips over when it drives into a wall to reveal the second vehicle. No wall? No problem!
Kids can turn the model over to switch vehicles. On one side is an aerodynamic tracked racer. On the other side is a tracked exploration vehicle.
Kids will love using the CONTROL+ app to operate their vehicle.
Plus-Plus Suitcase Basic Metal (600pcs), RRP $52.95
The Plus-Plus Metal Suitcase includes a Guide Book with step-by step instructions on how to build flat mosaics and 3D creations – animals, people, buildings and more.
The set includes 500 Basic color mix pieces, 100 Neon colour mix pieces, 1 Baseplate and a Guide Book.
A perfect educational STEM toy that stimulates fine motor skills, creativity, focus and patience.
Wooden Cuisenaire Rods by Fun Factory, $39.95
Teach your kids maths basics with rods that come in 10 different colours and pack away neatly in a sturdy wooden box.
