STEM education has really taken off and everywhere I look STEM toys are being promoted. I think that’s a great thing and a wonderful way for our children to learn. If you aren’t familiar with STEM it stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM). Instead of teaching all these things on their own STEM integrates them into a cohesive learning model based on real-world applications.
It’s important for our children to learn the skills to solve tough problems, gather and evaluate evidence, and make sense of information. These skills will help them through life and with jobs when they become older. STEM helps our children to become innovators, educators, researchers, and leaders. What separates STEM from the traditional science and math education is the blended learning environment and showing students how the scientific method can be applied to everyday life. It teaches students computational thinking and focuses on the real world applications of problem solving. The younger our kids start with STEM learning the better.
Why STEM toys? It integrates STEM learning, but allows kids to still have fun. It’s learning through play and that is something that all kids love. There are so many great STEM toys available, but Amazon is making it even easier with their STEM Club Toy Subscription. Available for ages 3-4, 5-7, and 8-13. For just $19.99 each a month (free shipping) Amazon will send you a new STEM toy for your child to enjoy. (you can cancel at anytime)
STEM toys for 3-4 year olds are handpicked by Amazon’s toy experts to introduce simple concepts related to counting, building, and cause and effect. An early introduction to STEM can help build the foundation for more complex concepts as kids enter preschool.
STEM toys for 5-7 year olds are handpicked by Amazon’s toy experts to excite young learners with hands-on experiments and explorations of electricity, earth science, and simple math. Kids gain exposure to STEM topics through creating their own dinosaur fossils and other cool projects.
STEM toys for 8-13 year olds are handpicked by Amazon’s toy experts to engage budding scientists and engineers with more complex projects and experiments based on principals of physics, chemistry and engineering. Some projects contain instructional booklets and may require an adult.
You can learn more about STEM Club Toy Subscription from Amazon via Amazon.com.
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Dandi D
Wednesday 17th of January 2018
This would be just perfect for my son!
James Robert
Thursday 11th of January 2018
I thought it would be much more expensive than this on the subscription. I have to think about doing this one for my kids.
Sarah B
Sunday 7th of January 2018
This sounds so awesome! My kids love science and we do experiments all the time. This would be perfect as a supplement to our homeschool science curriculum. Thanks for sharing!
Kristina
Sunday 7th of January 2018
This looks amazing! I am going to have to look into this with my kiddos!
Brenda Haines
Sunday 10th of December 2017
I'll be looking into this. I love subscription boxes and my son would love this!