Stem toys

CalminHeart · ‎03-09-2010

My son said my grandkids need some new stem toys. This is a pretty broad range of toys and games.

My grands are 4 and 2. One of the 4 yr old twins is a girl, the other two are boys.

What have you found to be good options for kids this age? I am on a fixed income so I can't spend a ton of money.

Thanks!

jackthebear · ‎03-11-2010

@CalminHeart wrote:
My son said my grandkids need some new stem toys. This is a pretty broad range of toys and games.

My grands are 4 and 2. One of the 4 yr old twins is a girl, the other two are boys.

What have you found to be good options for kids this age? I am on a fixed income so I can't spend a ton of money.

Thanks!

ask him

2 yr olds need stem toys? blocks and stuff like that

ValuSkr · ‎03-15-2014

STEM = science, tech, engineering, and math.

KingstonsMom · ‎03-09-2010

@ValuSkr

Thank you, I had no clue what "stem toys" were!

You never know how strong you are until being strong is the only choice you have.

ninjawife · ‎11-15-2011

I would look for interesting construction type toys where they can use their imagination to build and create. Whatever you decide to buy, please avoid buying electronic toys espeicially those with a screen. Young children do not benefit from too much screen time even if it is from a so called educational toy.

ThinkingOutLoud · ‎05-01-2020

To me, those ages are about fostering creativity and imagination and it seems pretty early to focus on STEM. I do agree with the other poster though about construction/building type things. The other idea that comes to mind is a counting book (math) for the 2 yr old.

ScrapHappy · ‎03-28-2010

I believe children learn through play. Whatever they're playing with. If it has to be specific to STEM I would consider blocks, puzzles, LEGOS, magnetic building blocks, tinker toys.