All Gifts for 2022

All gifts in the Engineering Gift Guide 2021 sorted by age


Take Apart Cement Truck Take Apart Cement Truck

Ages: 2 - 5
$18.99

This Take Apart Cement Truck Toy by Kididdo is a fantastic introduction to reverse engineering for young children.


Take Apart Excavator Truck Take Apart Excavator Truck

Ages: 2 - 5
$18.99

This series of take-apart toys by Kididdo is a great way to simulate the process of reverse engineering in a controlled environment.



Geomag Classic Glow Recycled 60 pcs Geomag Classic Glow Recycled 60 pcs

Ages: 3 - 99
$44.69

Geomags are magnetic construction toys for children ages 3 and up. This specific line of toys features glow-in-the-dark magnetic rods made of recycled plastic that children can use to build any creation they can imagine.


Numberblocks MathLink Cubes 1-10 Activity Set Numberblocks MathLink Cubes 1-10 Activity Set

Ages: 3 - 103
$24.99

This counting toy for children ages 3 and up is designed in conjunction with the children’s TV show Numberblocks (Available on Netflix and other streaming platforms).



Sensory Leaves Math Activity Set Sensory Leaves Math Activity Set

Ages: 3 - 103
$24.99

This number-counting toy by Hand2mind not only teaches kids how to count but also gives users a chance to practice various other concepts.


Super Cityscape Transport Bucket Set Super Cityscape Transport Bucket Set

Ages: 3 - 103
$124.99

Super Cityscape Transport Bucket Set is a toy that allows a user’s creativity to shine while quietly teaching foundational engineering skills.


Kids First Intro to Gears Kids First Intro to Gears

Ages: 3 - 103
$39.95

This hands-on gear kit by Thames and Kosmos is the perfect introduction to using and understanding gears, an integral part of mechanics.


STEM Starter Builder 15 PC Set STEM Starter Builder 15 PC Set

Ages: 3 - 99
$26.99

Magicube Recycled Shapes (15 pcs) is a fantastic gift that teaches engineering design thinking through discussions of recycling, as well as opportunities to practice self-guided play and creative thinking.


STEM Builder 19 PC Set STEM Builder 19 PC Set

Ages: 3 - 99
$34.99

This magnetic shape set from Magformers has huge potential for the number of pieces provided. Aimed at an age range of three and older, young children will learn the basics of fitting pieces of varying shapes and sizes together to make colorful designs of their very own.


STEM Master Builder 24 PC Set STEM Master Builder 24 PC Set

Ages: 3 - 9
$39.99

This set of magnetic building shapes comes with even more shape options than its 19-piece counterpart, “STEM Builder 19 Piece Set”.


Flexistix Leonardo's Elements Flexistix Leonardo's Elements

Ages: 4 - 104
$39.99

This building toy by Hape includes various sizes of colored bamboo sticks and two types of flexible connectors that can be combined in various ways.


Switcheroo Coding Crew Switcheroo Coding Crew

Ages: 4 - 7
$59.99

This applied coding toy allows young kids to strengthen coding and problem-solving skills through complex storylines to help vehicle characters save their town.


Bugz Race Park 96 Piece Set Bugz Race Park 96 Piece Set

Ages: 4 - 104
$39.99

This track-building set by Brackitz is a fun way to introduce design skills to young children.


Fort Boards - Custom Fort Builder Fort Boards - Custom Fort Builder

Ages: 5 - 105
$125.00

This adaptable fort-building toy by Fort Boards is perfect for bringing a child’s construction and building skills to the next level.



STEM Explorers Brainometry STEM Explorers Brainometry

Ages: 5 - 10
$15.99

STEM Explorers Brainometry is a fantastic toy for small children to begin practicing concrete STEM skills.


Makedo DISCOVER Makedo DISCOVER

Ages: 5 - 105
$45.00

This set of child-friendly tools by Makedo is perfect for children who are already interested in creating their own inventions.







STEM Building Kit 50 pcs STEM Building Kit 50 pcs

Ages: 6 - 106
$45.00

Qubits is a versatile building toy for ages 6 and up that can be used for more than just fun.


Roller Coaster Engineering Roller Coaster Engineering

Ages: 6 - 106
$49.95

This building toy by Thames and Kosmos is the perfect introduction to hands-on engineering experience while introducing fundamental physics and mathematical concepts.


Mega Cyborg Hand Mega Cyborg Hand

Ages: 7 - 107
$44.95

The Mega Cyborg Hand by Thames & Kosmos is an incredibly entertaining look into hydraulics, exoskeletons, and spatial reasoning.



Snap Circuits Junior (20th Anniversary Edition) Snap Circuits Junior (20th Anniversary Edition)

Ages: 8 - 108
$44.99

Snap Circuits Junior (20th Anniversary Edition) is a gift that consistently promotes engineering design thinking by asking its users to solve complex, real-world problems.


Snap Circuits Classic Snap Circuits Classic

Ages: 8 - 108
$89.99

This build-it-yourself circuit kit by Elecno includes all the basics needed to get started with Snap Circuits and so much more.


Snap Circuits MyHome Plus Snap Circuits MyHome Plus

Ages: 8 - 108
$129.99

For many years now, the Snap Circuits line of toys has been fantastic for learning and practicing circuitry and other engineering concepts, and Snap Circuits MyHome Plus is no exception.


Snap Circuits Explore Coding Snap Circuits Explore Coding

Ages: 8 - 108
$69.99

This do-it-yourself circuit kit from Elenco pairs up with a user-friendly smartphone app to create a graphical, block-based coding experience fit for beginners and experts alike.


Smartivity Music Machine Smartivity Music Machine

Ages: 8 - 108
$52.99

This build-it-yourself music machine kit by Smartivity is a great way to introduce the design process to kids.


Smartivity Pinball Machine Smartivity Pinball Machine

Ages: 8 - 108
$43.99

This building kit for children 8 and up is perfect for the child who’s always wondering how things work!



Code Lab Code Lab

Ages: 8 - 15
$249.99

This introductory coding kit from Let's Start Coding comes with over 100 experiments for children ages 8-15 to try completing independently.


Homeworlds Homeworlds

Ages: 8 - 108
$22.00

This game from Looney Labs may come in a small box, but entire galaxies are contained within. Players (ages 8+) must develop strategies to fight over alien terrain while managing limited resources.


Robotics: Smart Machines - Sidekick Robotics: Smart Machines - Sidekick

Ages: 8 - 108
$69.95

This build-it-yourself robotics toy by Thames and Kosmos not only walks you through building two different designs of robots but also introduces the basics of coding in an accessible manner.


Water Power: Rocket-Propelled Cars, Boats, and More Water Power: Rocket-Propelled Cars, Boats, and More

Ages: 8 - 108
$29.95

This toy is the perfect introduction for those interested in vehicle design; it allows users to build multiple vehicles while simultaneously exploring complex physics and science concepts in an accessible way.


WindBots: 6-in-1 Wind-Powered Machine Kit WindBots: 6-in-1 Wind-Powered Machine Kit

Ages: 8 - 108
$32.95

The WindBots: 6-in-1 Wind-Powered Machine Kit explores wind power and spatial reasoning with just enough engineering knowledge to pique a user’s interest.


Boolean Box micro:bit Base Kit Boolean Box micro:bit Base Kit

Ages: 8 - 108
$44.99

Over the last two decades, coding has become one of the most important skills someone can possess. The Boolean Box Micro: Bit Base Kit is an incredible introduction to problem-solving, computers, and coding.


WordStruct 3.0 WordStruct 3.0

Ages: 9 - 109
$54.87

While it appears as a simple word puzzle, WordStruct 3.0 offers much more.


WordStruct ESSENTIALS WordStruct ESSENTIALS

Ages: 9 - 109
$19.97

WordStruct ESSENTIALS brings facets of spatial reasoning to an incredibly enjoyable word game.



Zendo Zendo

Ages: 12 - 112
$44.00

In this exciting and challenging board game, one player takes on the role of Moderator and creates a game structure using a rule that only they know. Other players take turns building their own structures to try and figure out what the rule is.