This is a sponsored post with Wicked Uncle
You would think having 3 children, and many more nieces and nephews I would be well versed at buying gifts for children, however, I’m not! It is tricky business making sure that the gift you are buying is going to be a hit. I am also that person who likes to make sure that the gifts are also going to be educational and that children will have fun learning something from them. This makes it even more trickier, because sometimes the educational gifts can be really uninspiring. This is where Wicked Uncle comes into action. There is a whole host of STEM gifts that are both educational, inviting and will be a hit with any child!
What is STEM?
STEM is the acronym for Science, technology, engineering and mathematics. It is a major part of a child’s education and over the past few years there has been an overhaul in ensuring STEM education remains a vital part in their education.
Wicked Uncle STEM gifts
You do not need to look far on Wicked Uncle before you come across a whole range of incredible toys and gifts. The website is really user friendly too with sub categories based on age, gender and gift types. If you are still unsure what to buy then you can also check out the popular tab to see what is currently popular to buy from what other customers have brought.
3 popular STEM gifts
Here are my top STEM gifts from Wicked Uncle, that I think will be a really big hit with children.
Intro to Engineering
Intro to Engineering welcomes young children to the field of engineering with 21 experiments and building projects in five sections. By engaging in hands-on activities, children will learn how engineers apply their scientific and technical knowledge to design machines and devices.
Start by learning some engineering basics with experiments on levers, forces, and pulleys. Build simple devices using these basic components.
Check out some of the awesome things you can build from this amazing engineering kit –
- Helicopter
- Pinwheel
- Parachute
- Glider
- Balloon rocket
- Air-powered carousel
Stars and Planets Science Kit
An astronomy kit filled with family fun for ages 5 and up. Children can conduct their first exciting experiments. The experiments are playful and full of surprises to make learning fun
Discover what it feels like to be an Astronomer! Learn all things from what stars do during the day, discover why there is day and night, get to know the phases of the moon, or why plants do not grow on other planets!
Insect Lore -Butterfly Garden
Give Every Child the Gift of Metamorphosis!
This educational kit gives children, students and families an unforgettable opportunity to watch caterpillars change into chrysalides and then emerge as beautiful Painted Lady butterflies.
Raise and feed your very own butterflies and then release them into the wild. Butterflies are excellent pollinators; when you set them free, your butterflies will go on to help the environment!
The intro to engineering looks like a comprehensive kit… Adds to kiddies birthday wish list
My son loves all things Stem. Some great ideas here so thanks for sharing