Top STEM Gift Ideas
#1 Science Geek Games
Created by a genetic counselor, these games are sure to be a hit with the genetics fanatics in your life! Explore the intersection of fun and education with our unique selection of STEM gifts that spark curiosity and foster a love for science. From interactive kits to engaging puzzles, each item is designed to inspire the next generation of innovators and thinkers. Dive into a world where learning meets play and watch as young minds thrive!
#2 KiwiCo
Get a science/art subscription crate directly to your or your loved one’s door every month. It’s the gift that keeps on giving! There are seven different crates based on age, and the types of projects vary. Their tinker crate, shown above, is designed for ages 9-16 and features science and engineering projects. This crate includes blueprints, video tutorials, and extra projects.
#3 Girls Who Code Book
“Part how-to, part girl-empowerment, and all fun, this non-fiction book created by Girls Who Code CEO and Founder, Reshma Saujani, is an invitation to the wonderful world of coding. Whether you’re a girl who’s never coded before, a girl who codes, or a parent raising one, this entertaining book, printed in bold two-color and featuring art on every page, will have you itching to create your own apps, games, and robots to make the world a better place.” There is also a fiction series from Girls Who Code, about a girl joining the coding club to develop an app and make new friends.
#4 Princess Awesome
A company that offers a new way to be girly with dresses that have designs like dinosaurs, robots, atoms, and rocket ships. Princess Awesome is “a company founded by women – mothers – who want girls to be able to express themselves through their clothing. We are committed to making clothes that girls want to wear and that parents want to see on their daughters.”
#5 Rachel Ignotofsky’s Books
Rachel Ignotofsky wrote the inspiring and beautiful Women In Science: 50 Fearless Pioneers Who Changed The World. This New York Times best-selling book “highlights the contributions of fifty notable women to the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) from the ancient to the modern world.” A great companion, I Love Science: A Journal For Self-Discovery And Big Ideas is a guided journal for young women and girls based on the book.
#6 GoldieBlox
“Construction toy + storybook set featuring the world’s first girl engineer character, Goldie Blox! In this kit, Goldie builds a spinning machine to help her dog, Nacho, chase his tail. Kids can help Goldie build a belt drive machine to spin everybody at once! Introduces the real-life STEM concept of a belt drive.” GoldieBlox toys “teach a variety of engineering and problem solving skills, such as: wheels and axles, hinges and levers, pulleys, gears, animation and more. In the future, we’ll be adding motors, circuits and even coding!”
#7 Svaha Apparel
“Be prepared to get complimented on your cool genes in this awesome women’s dress! This science-inspired dress was designed to capture the inherent splendor of the DNA double helix. We turned the blueprints of life into an awesome horizontal stripe design. This dress was created to honor the brilliant work of Rosalind Franklin and to celebrate her contributions as a pioneer in the field of molecular biology. This organic cotton sleeveless dress features a flattering scooped V-neckline and a flared skirt with pockets. However, the true beauty of this dress is in its genetics!” Check out the website for other unique science-based apparel and accessories.
#8 Scientifics Direct
The Astroscan Millennium Telescope is a portable and powerful tool to explore the world of astronomy with razor sharp views of our universe. It even includes a scientific star and planet locator. “Using the correct eyepiece, with time and patience, you’ll soon marvel at the majesty of the planets: find Saturn with its majestic rings and Titan, its largest moon; view Mars with its white polar ice cap and orange deserts; discover Jupiter and its four largest moons, lo, Callisto, Europa, and Ganymede; follow Venus, the most luminous of the planets.”
#9 Electronic Snap Circuits
Cool gift for kids in elementary and middle school with many levels of difficulty within the kit. Allows kids to put together small circuits and then see the tiny machine work! Very cool. Helps kids to follow instructions.
10. Break Your Own Geodes
My daughter loves geodes! These are basically rock-like structures you can crack open with a hammer to find crystals inside. Be sure to wear safety goggles when cracking open. Younger kids especially will need adult supervision to crack these open out on the sidewalk or driveway.
11.Raspberry Pi
A great introduction to the world of programming and coding. Discover the endless possibilities of technology with hands-on projects that ignite creativity and problem-solving skills. Whether it’s building a simple game or creating a smart home device, the Raspberry Pi empowers young minds to turn their ideas into reality. Join a community of innovators and explore the fascinating world of coding together.
#12. Solar Robot Creation Kit
This exciting kit allows you to build and create several unique types of robots, all powered by a compact solar panel. With a variety of tiny pieces included, this kit is perfect for sparking creativity and engineering skills. It is designed for children aged 8 and up, making it an excellent educational tool for young inventors to explore the fascinating world of robotics and renewable energy.
#13 Baby University Books
Written by an expert, the bestselling Baby University books feature simple, colorful explanations of complex scientific ideas and are beloved by babies and grownups alike. These delightful books are designed to spark curiosity and foster a love of learning from an early age. With engaging illustrations and relatable concepts, they make science accessible and fun for the youngest readers. Perfect for bedtime stories or curious minds, Baby University books are a wonderful way to introduce your child to the fascinating world of science and exploration.
#14 Gravity Maze
This engineering and building toy not only provides hours of fun but also stealthily enhances critical skills – Great for developing logical reasoning, spatial reasoning, and planning skills
#15 3D Doodler
An innovative and inspiring creative tool designed for kids that empowers them to draw in three dimensions, seamlessly blending the worlds of art and technology for endless imaginative possibilities.