Engineering Toys for Kids
With recommendations from Women in STEM
ThinkFun Roller Coaster Challenge STEM Toy
This TOTY Game of the Year Finalist is a top seller, brought to you by the trusted brand ThinkFun. The Roller Coaster Challenge is "50% logic game, 50% roller coaster building set, and 100% awesome and educational". We love that this STEM toy is great for girls AND boys, ages 6 and up. It's designed to develop critical skills you'll find in our Women in STEM engineers: thinking, reasoning and planning. Check it out on Amazon!
This TOTY Game of the Year Finalist is a top seller, brought to you by the trusted brand ThinkFun. The Roller Coaster Challenge is "50% logic game, 50% roller coaster building set, and 100% awesome and educational". We love that this STEM toy is great for girls AND boys, ages 6 and up. It's designed to develop critical skills you'll find in our Women in STEM engineers: thinking, reasoning and planning. Check it out on Amazon!
STEM Girls Books - Zelda the Curious
Review from a woman in STEM: Reading about "Zelda the Curious" and her adventures in assembling and disassembling the world around her reminded me so much of my childhood! The inclusion of information about what STEM careers could come from being a tinkerer like Zelda is such a great touch. I have a niece who is very much like Zelda and I can't wait to share this book with her and my sister! -Tamara Robertson, Actress and Chemical & Biomolecular Engineer
Review from a woman in STEM: Reading about "Zelda the Curious" and her adventures in assembling and disassembling the world around her reminded me so much of my childhood! The inclusion of information about what STEM careers could come from being a tinkerer like Zelda is such a great touch. I have a niece who is very much like Zelda and I can't wait to share this book with her and my sister! -Tamara Robertson, Actress and Chemical & Biomolecular Engineer
RACETRACKS
Mindscope's LED Laser Twister Tracks are sure to be a hit with the preschooler on your gift list. Bright lights and fast moving cars combine for big fun for ages 3-adult. Or how about introducing your child to the power of technology and possibilities of self-driving cars? Check out the Anki Overdrive Starter Kit, and experience the future of play! We certainly can't neglect the time-honored Hot Wheels by Mattel, like the Criss Cross Crash Track Set.
Mindscope's LED Laser Twister Tracks are sure to be a hit with the preschooler on your gift list. Bright lights and fast moving cars combine for big fun for ages 3-adult. Or how about introducing your child to the power of technology and possibilities of self-driving cars? Check out the Anki Overdrive Starter Kit, and experience the future of play! We certainly can't neglect the time-honored Hot Wheels by Mattel, like the Criss Cross Crash Track Set.
K'NEX TOYS
K'NEX was a favorite for engineer, Amanda Belding. K’NEX building sets are terrific building toys for both girls and boys, and they are available in a wide variety of age-appropriate set. For example, this one is ideal for preschool ages. And this K'NEX set for Grades 3-5 is terrific for older kids.
K'NEX was a favorite for engineer, Amanda Belding. K’NEX building sets are terrific building toys for both girls and boys, and they are available in a wide variety of age-appropriate set. For example, this one is ideal for preschool ages. And this K'NEX set for Grades 3-5 is terrific for older kids.
MARBLE RUNS
Engineer Jennifer Grigsby recalls the fun she had with Marble Runs as a child. While some children may not be drawn to the world of Legos or other traditional building block activities, Marble Runs can be equally stimulating and are great fun for all ages 3+, like this #1 Best Seller. or this super fun 108 piece Marble Run Upgrade Set for younger kids. (Please note: marbles are not appropriate for children under 3 due to the choking hazard!).
Engineer Jennifer Grigsby recalls the fun she had with Marble Runs as a child. While some children may not be drawn to the world of Legos or other traditional building block activities, Marble Runs can be equally stimulating and are great fun for all ages 3+, like this #1 Best Seller. or this super fun 108 piece Marble Run Upgrade Set for younger kids. (Please note: marbles are not appropriate for children under 3 due to the choking hazard!).
GOLDIEBLOX
GoldieBlox has been one of our favorite engineering toys for kids since we first saw their commercial air during the 2014 Super Bowl! Designed especially for girls, GoldieBlox comes in an array of creative sets, like this GoldieBlox and the Movie Machine or the Builder's Survival Kit.
GoldieBlox has been one of our favorite engineering toys for kids since we first saw their commercial air during the 2014 Super Bowl! Designed especially for girls, GoldieBlox comes in an array of creative sets, like this GoldieBlox and the Movie Machine or the Builder's Survival Kit.
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