It can feel like the holiday toy-buying gets a little out of hand this time of year.
Thats why adding a couple of STEM toys into the mix can be such a great middle ground.
You cant go wrong with Fat Brains version, theDisgusting Science Kit, which encourages both scientific learningandpotty humor.
Itll be the beginning of their rock collection, because childhood is not childhood without a rock collection.
(TheirKidnocularsare pretty great, too.)
Its recommended for kids ages 8 and older.
Engineering
I have to start this section with one of my all-time favorite building toys:Magna-Tiles.
Hes nine years old now.
Snap Circuits, which kids can use to build a variety of electronics projects.
Zoobs, which click together with rounded joints that more easily allow you to bend and manipulate your creations.
It comes with four how-to designs, but kids can also create their own.
Theres also theABCs of Engineeringbook for the littlest ones.
A is for Amplifier, B is for Battery, C is for Carnot Engine.
This book will give your infant a solid engineering foundation.
Math
You should, of course, start with theBayesian Probability for Babiesbook.
(I cant help myself; I love these so much.)
I also like theSuper Sorting Pie, which includes 60 counters (seven fruits in five different colors).
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