Toy Insider’s Chief Toy Officer Laurie Schacht joined NBC 5 in Dallas to show off some S.T.E.M. (science, technology, engineering, and math) toys that are so much fun, kids won’t realize they’re also learning. For more on the items featured in this segment, check out the product notes below, and for the complete rundown of the best toys of the holiday season, be sure to check our complete Toy Insider Holiday Gift Guide.
STEM STARTER BUILDER 15 PC SET
With the STEM Starter Builder 15-piece set, kids can create six geometric shapes! Includes eight equilateral triangles, two squares, one inner circle square, two circles, one logo square, and one rectangle. Kids can learn colors, shapes, and Magformers math net pull-up tricks.
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PIXICADE PETS
Kids can draw pets using the included markers, then scan them into the Pixicade Pets app to customize the pets' personalities, houses, and more. The interactive app encourages kids to keep drawing as they care for their pets.
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OSMO READING ADVENTURE
This learn-to-read program combines speech recognition with physical books and an iOS app. It includes an app, four books, an interactive wand, and an Osmo base and reflector. Monthly subscription available for additional books.
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3DOODLER START+ MAKER BUNDLE
This 3D printing pen engages kids’ imagination with the press of a button! Kids can make 3D figures with this bundle which includes more than 20 design projects, a kid-friendly printing pen, and colorful filaments.
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ULTRA BIONIC BLASTER
Future engineers will construct an air-powered robotic glove that launches safe, foam darts. As they assemble the blaster from more than 100 pieces, kids will learn about how pressurized air can move objects.
