Fifth grade is an important time in a young learner’s life, especially when it comes to STEM education. For most students, it’s their last year in elementary before moving on to middle school, so it’s important to equip them with the tools and knowledge they’ll need as they advance to a more challenging education. By 5th...
Sometimes it may seem that learning and playing are mutually exclusive, but that doesn’t have to be the case. There are many playsets, toys, and games that your children can play that will benefit their skills, knowledge, and still give that desired “ooh, ahh” effect that we all want our kids and students to have. At the...
GIGIL STEM Kits is a well-thought-out educational subscription box you'll receive monthly. This subscription kit is geared towards kids aged 4-11 who love science, discovery, and all things STEM. STEM stands for science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. It's a blending of all four in real-life applications. Before this review, I'll say that GIGIL does a fantastic...
Teachers have found many benefits in incorporating STEM and Legos in the classroom. If you have to come up with a toy mascot for STEM, what would it be? I'm sure Legos would be high on the list. They go incredibly well together. We've made so many educational projects with Legos as the center of...
These famous plastic brick building toys that started off cheap, came on the market in 1932. Yep, that’s right, Legos have been on the market for almost a whole century. How amazing is that? This open-ended STEM building toy has reached the little hands of countless children. My children included! Toss them a pile of Legos,...
If you have a young engineer in your home, then you should definitely feed their curiosity. What better way than toys that help the kids learn and are fun simultaneously? Keeping that in mind, let us go through some of the best engineering toys that caught our attention. What Is an Engineering Toy Engineering toys mix engineering...
KiwiCo and Mel Science make some of the most compelling educational subscription boxes for kids. We test both monthly subscription boxes hands-on to find out which one comes out on top. In this guide comparing KiwiCo and Mel Science, we'll detail everything you need to know to find out which is the best! I'd love for you...
Magna Tiles are one of the best STEM toys for toddlers I've come across! They have a ton of flexibility in how they work for little hands to stack and build. Parents love Magna Tiles because they are easy to pull out of the toy box and easy to clean up in a few minutes. But what...
My family loves Magna Tiles because they are durable, simple, and can be put together in any shape your kids can imagine. From what I've seen, there's really only one downside, and that's the price. That's why I set out to find the best alternative to Magna Tiles. I was happy to invest in a complete...
If you notice your child stacking any items they can find, you might have a future builder in your home. If you want your child to stop stacking furniture or building forts with your good sheets, consider getting them toys that allow them to build whatever their creative mind can think of. Whether you’re raising a future...