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Top 5 Back to School STEM Educational Toys

Prepare your children for back to school with these educational toys that will engage each aspect of STEM learning (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math).  Help them find a toy that is easy to get started with yet challenging enough so they can still have fun learning throughout the school year.  

  1. Learn biology and chemistry with My First Lab Duo-Scope Microscope




    Ages: 9-18
    Price: $57.40

    This professional-grade microscope will let your budding scientist see specimens like blood cells and organ tissue.  See fine detail up to 400x magnification.  All lenses are completely glass.  Learn more here. 


  2. Learn robotics and programming with the ArcBotics Sparki


    Ages: 9+
    Price: $149.00

    Sparki is a programmable robot that comes with 100 lessons with help your child learn robotics and programming.  Your child can program Sparki to draw, write, grab objects, display LCD graphics, and so much more using Sparki’s 30+ sensors. Open source, Arduino-compatible.  Learn more here.

  3. Learn mechanics with the LEGO Education DUPLO Tech Machines Set



    Ages: 3+
    Price: $179.95

    This LEGO set includes everything needed for your child to assemble a bulldozer, dump truck, excavator, cement-mixer truck, crane, and wind turbine.  Your child will learn the ins and outs of how machines and basic mechanics work.  Learn more here.

  4. Learn electronics with the LittleBits Premium Kit


    Ages: 8+
    Price: $149.00

    This kit will teach your child basic electronics like light, sound and sensing without needing to wire or solder.  Snap together many different inventions using the electronic building blocks.  Includes special modules like a fan and pressure sensor not available in other kits.  Learn more here.

  5. Learn math and geometry with K’NEX Education Math and Geometry Set



    Ages: 11-14
    Price: $74

    This math construction set shows you how to build up to 115 math models.  It is aligned to Common Core standards, and includes a teacher’s guide.  Teach your child to use inquiry based learning.  Learn more here.

About ArcBotics: ArcBotics is an educational robotics company whose goal is to make learning robotics easy, fun, and open source.  They are the creators of the popular robots Sparki and Hexy the Hexapod.  Their robots are used by thousands of schools, top universities and STEM programs worldwide.  Learn more at ArcBotics, or see robot videos at Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, or Instagram.

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