Educational Toys for Kids: 7 Construction Sets that Teach STEM Skills Through Play
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STEM isn't just a big education buzzword. Hands-on science, technology, engineering and math experiences for kids are all the rage outside the classroom, too, from interactive makerspaces, to studios for aspiring inventors, to state-of-the-art museums focused on math, technology and science.
But you don't need to leave your apartment to inspire a love of STEM subjects. A few months back I shared some of my family's favorite board games that make math fun. Today, I'm highlighting educational toys that teach kids of all ages engineering basics in an engaging way, and go way beyond the ubiquitous Legos. You can find more great gift ideas in our Holiday Shopping Guide.