Today I’m sharing with you our 28 favourite stem toys and kits for kids. We’ve focused on primary aged children as both my children are under 11 and we haven’t had much experience yet with more advanced resources. We’ve included a selection of different topics that we have found both fun and educational and have (or will be) using as a part of our new home school journey. Please note that just because we love these products it doesn’t necessarily mean that you will too, it is essential that you fully inspect each one and decide whether or not they are appropriate for your child, their age, education and abilities.
Smartivity DIY Robotic Mechanical Hand
Create and control your own mechanical hand with Smartivity, this one is loads of fun!
Teach Tech “Hydrobot Arm Kit”, Hydraulic Kit
A fabulous introduction to the world of robotics and hydraulics. This kit is equal parts educational and fun.
Clementoni Mechanics Junior-Moving Robots-Building Set
Build a choice of 5 different robot models that actually move with a motor driven module. We love the funny robot designs and my son and i enjoyed building each of them together.
Magnatiles
Use These magnetic Geometric shapes to create structures and designs that are defined only by the limits of your imagination.
K’NEX Education – STEM Explorations: Levers & Pulleys Building Kit
Learning about mechanisms? This fun Knex kit gives you the opportunity to build two different examples of levers and a model pulley. Perfect as a fun add on activity when learning simple machines.
K’NEX Education – STEM Explorations: Vehicles Building Set
Explore different ways to power vehicles with this fun kit from K’nex. With seven different vehicles to chose from this is a fun and educational way to look at how basic vehicles work.
Klutz Lego Gear Bots Science/STEM Activity Kit
This fun little kit gives you the opportunity to build 8 different creature themed automata’s and explore the basic of gears hands on. our favourites include the disk spinning octopus and the flying pterodactyl!
Learning Resources Gears! Gears! Gears! Robots in Motion Building Set
Connect the gears to create your own moving robot with this cute little kit from learning resources, it’s great for younger children (5+)!
K’NEX Education – Intro to Structures: Bridges Set
Build your own bridges and explore how to keep their structures sound. This kit gives you instructions to build 13 replicas or real life bridges that can be found in the world.
Learning Resources STEM Simple Machines Activity Set
This Cute set of Simple machine examples is the perfect visual aid for children when studying this subject.
Thames & Kosmos Simple Machines Science Experiment & Model Building Kit
Step up the simple machines education with Thames & Kosmos. Create up to 26 different models and explore all six classic machines wheels and axles, levers, pulleys, inclined Planes, wedges and screws. It easy to see why this kit was awarded the 2019 parents’ choice gold award, its definitely one of our favourites!
MECCANO Erector Super Construction 25-in-1 Motorized Building Set
This meccano set is definitely more for those who are at the end of their primary education and comes with a hefty price tag but it really is a fabulous bit of kit. The motorised construction equipment is not only a fun and challenging to assemble but also educational too.
National Geographic Circuit Maker Kit
Introduce kids to the concept of circuits and electricity with this cute circuit building activity from National Geographic, this is our personal favourite set as it provides up to 120 different projects and explores a wide variety of electrical functions.
Snap Circuits Classic SC-300 Electronics Exploration Kit
This classic kit from snap circuits is great value for money and includes everything you need to teach the kids basic circuitry.
VATOS Science Circuit for Kids
Looking for a circuit kit that’s a little bit chunkier and more visually appealing? Check out the cute set from Vatos, Its great for kids that want to learn about electricity and circuits at a younger age (6+)
Snap Circuits My Home Electronics Building Kit for Kids
Learn about how electricity is used in the home with this great addition from Snap Circuits. Explore lighting, home security, fans and more with these easy to create circuits in a house shaped base.
VATOS Space Science Circuit Kits for Kids
Combine circuits and space with this cute and visually appealing circuitry activity from VATOS.
National Geographic Gross Science Kit
Whats not to love about 15 gross science experiments?! Some of our favourite experiments in this set include farting slime, Test tube vomit and super snotty bubbles.
Klever Kits 130+ Kids Science Experiment Kits
Celebrate science with this jumbo box of experiments, whether its using a lemon to light a bulb or growing crystals there is something for everyone in this bumper box.
National Geographic Make Your Own Volcano Kit for Kids
We love All things national geographic and this make your own erupting volcano kit has been a huge hit with my Dino mad boy time and time again.
Galt Body Lab
Start learning about the human body and how it functions with this fun body lab set from Galt.
Thames & Kosmos Human Body Anatomy Model
Take a look under the hood of the human body with this fascinating anatomy model from Thames & Kosmos. It focuses directly on the torso and the head which is where all the interesting stuff happens!
OAEBLLE Kids Microscope, 1000X Portable Digital Microscope
Explore the world around you up close and personal with this fun little digital microscope. Unlike its older fashioned ancestors this nifty little digital device is so easy to carry around and is great for home educators on the go.
4M STEAM Magnet Exploration
Explore the natural power of magnetism with 4m, this isnt just your basic magnet and metal kit, get hands on with magnetic racing vehicles, boats, fishing rods and more!
Science Can Solar System for Kids, Talking Astronomy Solar System Model
Explore outer space with this fun little solar sytem model that also doubles up as a projector too.
Awesome Engineering Activities for Kids
A Great little book packed with 50+ Engineering activities for kids
The Original Math Genius Game
addition + subtraction – multiplication x division + a board game = educational fun for the whole family.
Learning Resources STEM Explorers Pixel Art Challenge
Create Pixel art using co-ordinates with this fun little kit. This activity is bound to be a hit with kids who love Minecraft or any other block based games!





