This set of child-friendly tools by Makedo is perfect for children who are already interested in creating their own inventions.
While Engineering in Plain Sight: An Illustrated Field Guide to the Constructed Environment is not an easy read, for the dedicated user, it is an invaluable tool and resource for engineering design learning.
Qubits is a versatile building toy for ages 6 and up that can be used for more than just fun.
This book by Shari Eskenas uses nursery rhymes and fairy tales as fun contexts to explain Python's coding fundamentals to kids ages 10-18.
While it appears as a simple word puzzle, WordStruct 3.0 offers much more.
This hands-on gear kit by Thames and Kosmos is the perfect introduction to using and understanding gears, an integral part of mechanics.
The Mega Cyborg Hand by Thames & Kosmos is an incredibly entertaining look into hydraulics, exoskeletons, and spatial reasoning.
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.
This building toy by Thames and Kosmos is the perfect introduction to hands-on engineering experience while introducing fundamental physics and mathematical concepts.
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.
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.
This track-building set by Brackitz is a fun way to introduce design skills to young children.
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 ESSENTIALS brings facets of spatial reasoning to an incredibly enjoyable word game.
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.
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.
This set of magnetic building shapes comes with even more shape options than its 19-piece counterpart, “STEM Builder 19 Piece Set”.
