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Over the years Educational toys have been on the peripheral vision for many kids on the Christmas toy selecting scale.
However, over recent years there has been an immensely exciting surge in toys that support learning. STEM toys teach children science, technology, engineering, and math skills in a fun and engaging way and more and more children are loving the fun of these toys while parents and teachers a like are looking the learning skills they can bring.
With so many great toy options out there this festive season I am pleased to share with you some amazing STEM based offerings via BrightMinds who hand select their toys and games to ensure they are engaging and fun for their clients.
I have been trying out some of their toys and I have been having lots of fun discovering what is on offer so if you are still looking for ideas for the children in your lives I have selected 10 of my favourite offerings from Bright Minds below:
1. City of Zombies Maths Game £34.99
This fun maths game features 4 difficulty levels to suit all abilities and perfect for learning maths from the basics of addition and subtraction to multiplications and then the share root!
In this game the players will need to use their brains to make sure the Zombies horde doesn’t get the offering up a inclusive and engaging story line to this dice based game.
2.Tobbie Robot the self guiding AI Robot DIY £29.99
Ideal for the kids aged 8+ Tobbie is the most amazing self guiding Artificial Intelligence Robot.
You build Tobbie yourself from a kit of 107 pieces. He has 2 modes: ‘Follow me’ where he will follow anything moving (your hand or another Tobbie) and ‘Explore’ where he uses his IR sensor to avoid obstacles. He has lights and sounds as expected from a robot and walks on 6 legs.
Offering great fun while building and then ongoing as he discovers the world around him.
3. Pink Crystal Tree £9.99
This offering I am totally obsessed with. Joshua has had a new obsession of late with crystals so being able to grow his own and watch them form I know he will love.
4.4M Great Gizmo Math Magic £13.50
I love this new take on something already in the hearts of our kids!
Magic tricks have long been loved by children and the Great Gizmo Math Magic set integrates learning beautifully with its magic number tricks and speed calculation that can keep them all guessing!
5. Qwirkle Game £24.99
This compelling game offers fun for the whole family. Qwirkle is a quick-to-learn game and is as simple as matching colours and shapes. However, it also requires tactical thinking and well-thought out strategy. The aim of the game is to win the most points.Points are earned by building rows of wooden tiles that share a common shape or colour. If you can put down a tile that touches multiple pieces with matching attributes you can earn more points and if you complete a qwirkle – a line of 6 tiles – you get bonus points!
6. StikBot Zanimation Studio Pets £21.99
StikBots are becoming an internet sensation! Stikbot’s suction cup-tipped limbs will stick to almost any flat surface allowing for easy posing for photographs and stop-animation filming.
Each set includes a red StikBot and a yellow Bulldog exclusive to this set, a tripod, stage and two prop boxes The green screen makes for pro-shooting.
StikBots can be posed in countless ways – their limbs, torso, and even neck can be positioned at multiple different angles! The stage is designed for the StikBot to be easily posed using their suction cup hands and feet.
7. Italian Bilingual Dictionary Bookmark £24.99
A couple of years back we visited Italy and while there Joshua was immensely excited to start learning a new language. This wonderful gift will have them learning on the go and with several languages on offer they will make ideal gifts to not only those at home but even as a travel gift!
It is super easy to use as you type in english words in it will translate back in Italy.
8. John Adams Sparkle Science £29.99
Nothing like some sparkle in a gift and this gift certainly has that!
A sparkly, glitzy chemistry set with five projects: make a glitter lava lamp, glitter chalk, glitter bath bomb, grow a sparkly geode and your very own crystal necklace.
9. Magnetic Dart Board £14.99
Ideal for those wanting to improve their maths skills by speeding up your children mental maths.
A fantastic magnetic dart board for children to improve their skills without leaving marks on the wallpaper! This magnetic dart board is great to practise on with all your friends.
10. Thames and Kosmos Glow Stick Lab £14.99
If you are looking to purchase something that is going to get the kids hands on. This make your own glow stick set is going to packed with fun. You get to make three colours using non-toxic phosphorescent substances and a special glow stick tube with a built-in ultraviolet light. Experiment with different glowing chemicals from around the house.
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