STEM toys are one of the biggest trends in the world of kids toys. But do you know what they are and why they're great for your child's development?
Read on for the definition of a STEM toy and to find out why your child should be playing with them.
STEM stands for science, technology, engineering and mathematics, and STEM toys aim to inspire kids and help them develop skills in these disciplines from an early age.
You may also have heard the term STEAM toys, which stands for science, technology, engineering, the arts and mathematics.
STEM learning toys help kids develop key skills that will help them in a future career in the sciences, engineering, robotics, computing... The list goes on.
To be classed as STEM, a toy must fulfil these simple criteria:
A great example is the building block toys in the VELCRO® Brand Blocks range. Take the VELCRO® Brand Blocks T-Rex - this STEM building toy will inspire kids in the field of engineering and the goal is to build the T-Rex (although there are lots of different ways to build something out of the blocks.
STEM toys have many benefits for a child's early development that will continue to benefit them in later life. This list includes:
Interested? If you think STEM toys would be a great choice for your child, check out the full range of VELCRO® Brand Blocks Toys here or stay on our blog to read more about the benefits of STEM learning toys!