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...
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...
Parents know the investment of quality toys can be financially costly but worth it for toys that last the test of time for years to come. The signs of well-loved toys are the ones that usually contain remnants of crusty food, smudged peanut butter fingerprints, and molecules of the unseen…germs. Thankfully the non-toxic and food-grade ABS...
Magnetic tiles are easy to pick up and put away STEM toys. I have three kids, between three to nine years old, and magnetic tiles get played with by all of them on a daily bases. This is one of the many reasons they have recently taken off in popularity. With so many brands of...
Yellow Scope makes science kits for curious and creative girls. In this review of Yellow Scope, I'll go over how their science kits stand up to other STEM kits my daughter and I have experimented with. We'll go over everything, from how easy the instructions were to follow, to the value offered from Yellow Scope. I...
Math is essential in everyday life, and it’s just as important in every STEM discipline. Learn how to incorporate STEM math into your child’s learning and give them the foundational skills they need. Mathematics is what the “M” stands for in STEM, making it one of the core disciplines in traditional STEM education. Truthfully, the importance...
Annie's Young Woodworkers Kit Club builds hands-on life skills for kids. In this wood crafting and building kit, your kids will gain skills by hammering, sanding, gluing their own handmade toys. In this review with my kids, we'll go over everything included and how well this woodworking kit stands up to the competition. I encourage you...