Top STEAM Toys with Parents Magazine

Toy Insider’s Chief Toy Officer Laurie Schacht joined Parents magazine Entertainment Editor Jessica Hartshorn to unbox some of the smartest S.T.E.A.M. (science, technology, engineering, art, and mathematics) toys of the holiday season. 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.

YOUNG SCIENTISTS CLUB ADVENTURE PACKS

Strap in, then head on in an epic adventure. Kids can experience the ultimate scientific exploration with the Young Scientists Adventure Backpacks. Explore various themed activities including Space Adventures, Dinosaur Adventures, and Nature Adventures. This hands-on educational activity is sure to keep kids engaged and excited about the amazing things that exist in the world…

Product Facts

MSRP:
$16.99-$19.99; $24.99 CAD

Age:
6+

Manufacturer:
HORIZON GROUP USA

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CRAYOLA PAPER BUTTERFLIES SCIENCE KIT

Create paper butterflies while learning about capillary action. Kids can watch as the colorful inks are absorbed into the wings. This kit features step-by-step instructions and enough materials to make 12 wicking paper butterflies. Create paper butterflies while learning about capillary action. Kids can watch as the colorful inks are absorbed into the wings. This…

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MSRP:
$19.99; $24.99 CAD

Age:
7+

Manufacturer:
CRAYOLA

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PAW PATROL TABLETOP ART CENTER

Create alongside the PAW Patrol team with this portable tabletop easel. The set comes with a paper roll; a chalkboard; a magnetic, dry-erase surface; character magnets; markers; activity sheets; and more. Create alongside the PAW Patrol team with this portable tabletop easel. The set comes with a paper roll; a chalkboard; a magnetic, dry-erase surface;…

Product Facts

MSRP:
$53.99

Age:
3+

Manufacturer:
MELISSA & DOUG

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About the author

Bill Reese

Bill Reese is Director of Operations at Adventure Media & Events, where he's worked since 2014. A former editor at Playbill and graduate of SUNY–Purchase, he spends most weekends rooting for the New York Red Bulls pro soccer team and making subway systems out of Brio trains with his little boy Jonah.