Best STEM toys for kids

The STEM label gets slapped on a lot of beige plastic. These picks earn it — circuits that light up, kits that launch, builds that actually work — chosen from real review data, not marketing budgets.

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1. Pressman Rummikub

Pressman Rummikub - The Original Rummy Tile Game | Exciting Family Game of Strategy and Luck | Promotes STEM Skills | For Kids, Teens, Adults | 2-4 Players, Ages 8+

8.96★ 4.8Ages 8–11View on Amazon →

2. ThinkFun Gravity Maze

ThinkFun Gravity Maze - Falling Marble Logic Game - Challenging STEM Toy for Kids 8-12 - Gravity Marble Maze - Brain-Building Fun - Educational Gift - Boosts Critical Thinking & Problem Solving

3. Smartivity DIY Pinball Machine for Kids 8

Smartivity DIY Pinball Machine for Kids 8-14 Years Old | Global Award Winning Arcade Game | Build Your Own Pinball I Birthday Gift for Smart Kids | STEM Toy for Boys & Girls