One of the hardest tasks a parent or educator has is taking a dry subject like math or science and making it fun. It’s easier to keep kids of all ages focused when they’re having fun, but overemphasis on entertainment value can sometimes take away from the actual learning that’s done.
These 25 products and innovations truly make learning science fun for people of all ages. Whether it’s PhD students creating an interpretive dance that outlines the points made in their thesis or cute plushies for kids, each of these articles below strikes the perfect balance between fun and learning.
25 Ways to Make Science Fun
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Skeletons of Cartoon Characters
'Animatus' Pop Palaeontology by Hyungkoo Lee
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Animated Anatomy Art
Cartoon Skeleton Sketches
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Science-Fusion Cuisine
Molecular Gastronomy at the Fat Duck
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PhD Student Delivers Thesis in Her Underwear; Combines Video Games and Sex
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Educational Toilet Paper
Get Smart During Relief
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Molecular Structure Jewelry
Chemistry Inspried Necklaces
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Science Dolls
Particle Physics Gets all Cute and Fuzzy
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Instant Snow Through Chemistry
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Potato Gun Contests
Spud-Launching Science
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Internal Organ Plushies
I Heart Guts
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Knitted Science Experiments
PETA-Friendly Lab Rats by Crafty Hedgehog
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Toys to Teach Kids About the Ecosystem
Food Chain Friends
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Interactive Tablet Games
'Crayon Physics Deluxe' Kicks Ass
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Unusual Alphabet Blocks
Preparing the Next Generation of Mad Scientists
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Science Project Time-Keepers
The Citrus Clock
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Iconic Movies as Educational Tools
Tweedlebop's ‘Star Wars ABC'
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Bizarre Science Awards
The Ig Nobel Prize Goes to Diet Coke Spermicide
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Geeky Babooshka Dolls
The Matryoshkus Nero Set Teaches Data Sizes
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Geeky Physics Rap Songs
Large Hadron Collider CERN by AlpineKat
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Mythical Skeleton Safaris
Skulls of Cartoon Characters
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Bringing the Inanimate to Life
Jason Freeny's Anatomical Correct Skateboard
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Scientist Dance-Offs
'Dance Your PhD Contest'
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Subatomic Stuffed Toys
'Particle Zoo' Plushies
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Deconstructing Donald Duck
'Cartoon Particles' by Markus Hofko
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Anatomical Balloon Art
A Second Nature Balloonatomy
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The Conceptual 'Tacos Frog' Helps Kids Learn About Ecosystems
Entertaining Study Timer Devices
The Conceptual 'Summy' Study Timer Keeps Students Social
Physics-Informed Digital Sculptures
Maxim Zhestkov's Motion Sculpture is Breathtaking & Intricate
Interactive Spellcasting Toys
The Magic Mixies Magical Crystal Ball Offers Multiple Modes of Play
Screenless Learning Wands
The Kinoo Magic Wand is for Independent & Family Play
Kid-Powered Imagination Campaigns
Lunchables' A.I. vs K.I. Proves Kids' Limitless Creativity
Playful Thermal Printer Cameras
The Children’s Print Camera by Koool Design is Easy to Use
Light-Up Kidswear
Go-Glow by PatPat Features Fabric-Illuminating Technology
Mindful Student Planners
The Centered Student Planner Offers Academic and Emotional Support
Sci-Fi-Honoring Toy Puzzle Books
LEGO and Star Wars Unveils the Force of Creativity Book
Creative STEM-Based Toys
JitteryGit's Educational STEM Toys Foster Creativity in Kids
Technical Education Car Toys
The Conceptual 'GoCar' Helps Kids Learn to Code Autonomous Vehicles
Playful Modular Mops
Staff and Clorox Created a Colorful Wet Mop with Rubber Hat Topper
Creative Play Pop-Ups
The Sharpie Studio Offered Opportunities for Creativity at SXSW
Multisensory Oven Playsets
Cookeez Makery Helps Kids Create a Sweetly Scented Best Friend
Introductory STEM Toy Sets
The Zig & Go from Djeco Combines Music and Forces in an Educational Toy
Online Creative Course Platforms
Coursera Partnered with Illinois on an Online 3D Printing Course
Playful Coding Pets
Pyxel Helps Kids Program Actions, Expressions, Tricks & Sounds
Science-Backed Body Care Sets
Fig. 1's Body Care Trio Consists of Clinically Proven Products
Children's STEM Subscription Boxes
The ENGINO® STEM CLUB Subscription Box Promotes Learning
Experiential Mental Well-Being Events
Batiste's Refresh & Reflect Events Connect & Uplift Students
Interactive Sensory Tables
The Fisher-Price Sensory Bright Light Station Offers Six Play Modes
Educational Climate Change Toys
The 'Habitat' Educational Toy Brick Sets Come in Two Options
Tetrahedral Desk Puzzles
Revision Designs The Tetra Desk Toy for Craighill
Playful Restaurant Pop-Ups
The Play-Doh Restaurant of Imagination Turns Kids' Creations Edible
Gen Z Crafting Events
Red Heart Hosted an Exclusive "Crafternoon" in NYC
Sensory Immersion Tools
Lifelines Activate the Body's Natural Stress Relivers
AI Fact Generators
Snapple is Evolving its Fun Facts with the Snapple fAIct Generator
Multi-Sensory Education Devices
The Conceptual 'Squashy' VR Education Device Has a Tactile Form
Snack-Themed Textbooks
FUNdamental Textbooks by Heinz Make Learning More Playful
Transformation-Inspired Design Objects
Håndverk+ Showcases Experimental Design Objects
Space-Exploring STEAM Toys
LeapFrog's Magic Adventures™ Line Arrives for Kids Five and Up
Circular Design Challenges
The 'Make It Circular Challenge' Tackles Climate Change
Kid-Envisioned Urban Environments
The Little Big Playmat Takes a Creative Path to Design Problems
Miniature Baking Collectibles
Make It Mini Food Collectibles Can Be Made & Displayed
Kid-Focused Mindful Activity Books
Wild Chakra Boassts the Kids' Mindful Coloring & Activity Book
Creative Text-to-Infographic Tools
Infography Converts Blog Posts to Artistic Infographics
Rechargeable Child Rocket Kits
The National Geographic Power Rocket Reaches Heights of 200-Feet
Child-Friendly Camera Concepts
The Camera for Kids Concept Reimagines the Digital Camera
Empathy-Building Play Programs
The Barbie School of Friendship Helps Kids Develop Social Skills
Kids' Money Management Books
'The Adventures of Ca$hman & Supersaver' Promotes Financial Awareness
Kid-Designed Sculptural Furniture
Art Gallery Galerie Philia Engages Children with Design-Thinking
AI-Powered Learning Features
Quizlet's AI-Powered Tools Transform Student Learning
Brain-Boosting Applesauce Snacks
Brain Squeezers are Supercharged to Support Growing Minds
Creativity Time Capsules
Crayola's Campaign for Creativity Reunites Adults with Childhood Art
Modernized Retro Lamp Collections
The Mathmos Astro Lava Lamp Collection Has Five Models
DIY Candy Jewelry Kits
Cricket's Candy Creations Boasts the Candy Jewelry Craft Kit
Experiment-Based Playsets
Moose Toys' Beast Lab Reinvigorates Action Figure Category
Timber Tech-Packed Dolls
These teenage engineering Wooden Dolls Come in Eight Varieties
Climate Crisis Awareness Exhibitions
Kinetic Singapore Unveils the School of Tomorrow Exhibition
Viral Video Databases
Viral Ideas Offers Inspiration for a Content Creator's Next Big Video
Kid-Friendly Telescopes
The LeapFrog Magic Adventures Telescope Shares Images Taken by NASA
Kinetic Musical Benches
Daydreamer Benches Gently Rotate, Illuminate and Play Music
STEM Holiday Shops
CircuitMess' Holiday Gift Shop Has Presents That Teach Coding & Creative Design
Art-Focused STEAM Kits
Robot in a Can Helps Build STEAM Skills Through Art and Design Education
Playful Kid-Friendly Baking Kits
Make Bake Stands Out with Its Edible Stickers for Baking
Pizza-Shaped Universe Maps
Johns Hopkins University Astrnomers Design a Unique Map
Educational Science Kits
Griddly Games Launched the 'Just Add Baking Soda' Science Kit for Kids
3D Printing Resource Databases
'Printlab' Focuses on Providing 3D Printing Courses and Challenges
DIY Squishy Collectibles
An Elmer's Squishies Kit Creates Customized Surprise Toys
Brainteaser Advent Calendars
The Project Genius Advent Calendar Shares 12 Days of Puzzles
Flying Insects Light Traps
The STEM Flying Insects Light Trap is Safe and Pet-friendly
Coding Education Car Toys
The TPBot Smart Coding Car Works with Building Blocks
Cheese Expert Guide Books
'Madame Fromage's Adventures in Cheese' is Educational and Informative
Themed Party Generators
Drizly's Party Theme Generator 3000 Helps with Hosting Themed Parties
Student-Friendly Digital Cookbooks
Cookin’ Somethin’ for College Shares User-Friendly Recipes
AI Math Problem Assistants
AI Math Helps Parents and Students Understand Complex Equations
Educational Book Summary Apps
Bookster Let's People Understand Books in Just 15 Minutes a Day
Inspiring Daily Bodycare
method's Unleash Your Inner Shower Celebrates Personal Transformations
Wacky Ice Cream Games
Kitten Games is a New Line of Tabletop Games for Kids
Squishy Fortune-Telling Toys
This Fortune Teller Squish Ball Reveals Answers with a Squeeze
Natural Scavenger Hunt Toys
Craft-tastic Nature: Scavenger Hunt Potions Inspire Play in Nature
Reprogrammable Robot Companions
Quarky Teaches Kids AI, Robotics and Programming Through Play
Comprehensive Math-Learning Experiences
Math Learner Uses Games to Make Math Fun for Young Kids
Insect Habitat Toys
Smart Lab Toys' Insect Inspector Lab Bug Playground Encourages STEM Learning
STEM-Inspired Electric Skateboards
The Lectec LS Kids Electric Skateboard is Ready to Build
ASMR-Inspired Soothing Toys
These Sensory Motion Bubblers Visually Create Calm
Magnetic Building Tiles
'Magna-Tiles' are Magnetic Building Sets That Promote STEM Concepts
Play-Inspiring Workshops
LEGO is Sharing a Free Workshop Series Featuring Renowned Creatives
Space-Themed Chocolate Toy Products
The Kinder Joy Space-Themed Collection Includes 12 Toys
Magnetic Hand-Holding Socks
These Children's Socks Add a Touch of Whimsy to the Everyday Item
Mess-Free Eco Craft Kits
Brainstorm's Create N Colour Let Kids Magically Paint with Water
STEM Excavation Kits
Thames & Kosmos' 'Jurassic World Dinosaur Dig' Lets Kids Be a Paleontologist
Human Candle Campaigns
These Human Statues of Candle Wax Bring Attention to Youth Burnout
Multifunctional Building Planks
'KEVA Planks' are Diverse Building Toys for All Ages
Gamified Nighttime Reading
StoryMate Let's Parents Set Reading Goals for Their Children
Image-Based Homework Help
Answer Lens Can Uses AI to Answer Homework Questions with a Photo
Phygital Kids Board Games
Playshifu's New 'Tacto' Board Game Combines AR with Physical Figurines
Sustainable Future Contests
The Samsung Solve for Tomorrow Contest Empowers Young Minds
AI Homework Helpers
AssignmentGPT Streamlines Tasks to Assist with Any Subject
Space-Inspired Toy Collections
Stomp Rocket® Debuts the Space Collection at Target & Toy Retailers
Biodegradable Glitter Innovations
USask Researchers Develop an Innovative Bio-Glitter Alternative
Value Menu Masterclasses
Pizza Hut Uses TikTok's "Girl Math" to Highlight Its Deal Lover's Menu
Demystified Research Design Guides
Ray and Charles Eames Unveil an Eames of Your Own Guide
Smart Fidget Toys
TapTap is for Ages Five to 105 and It Offers Benefits for All
Personalized Bedtime Stories
StoryGenius Let's Parents Insert Their Children Into Books
Adult Board Game Campaigns
Hasbro and Ageless Innovation Rebrand Childhood Games for Adults
Student-Focused Hand Washing Ads
SC Johnson Professional Launches 'Happy Hands Contest'
Music App Learning Courses
Spotify Courses Will Offer Video Based Learning Based on 4 Categories
Immersive Fighting Math Games
Karate Math Dojo Combines Fighting with Learning
Educational Streaming Features
YouTube is Implementing a Series of New Educational Features
Gamified Plastic Bottle Journeys
Last Bottle Takes Users on an Informative After-Recycling Journey
Life-Sized Toy Construction Sets
The Funphix' 'Standard' is an Educational Outdoor Playset
AI-Powered Educational Suites
Canva Debuts the 'Classroom Magic' Tool for Busy Educators
Transformational Cell Phone Tools
The Make-Roscope Transforms Your Phone into a Microscope
Stress-Reducing Breathing Balls
This Ball Mimics Users' Breathing Patterns In Tangible Form
DIY Nail Art Printers
Preemadonna's DIY Nailbot Kit Gets Girls Interested in STEM
Education-Enhancing Chatbot Services
The 'Stretch' Chatbot Offers Resources For K-12 Educators
Family-Focused Disinfectant Lines
SC Johnson Launches New FamilyGuard Brand Disinfectant Line
Musical-Themed Kinetic Structures
Daily tous les jours Designs the Daydreamer Structure
Africa-Themed STEM Crafts
Teni & Tayo Offers a Subscription Box of STEM Crafts Inspired by Africa
Educational Martian Metaverse
The Museum of Science, Boston Created Mission: Mars on Roblox
Libation-Cooling Glasses
The DIAMAS Tumbler Project Scientifically Chills Glasses for Drinking
Learning-Focused Robotics Toys
The Robots In Motion Building Set Ignites STEM Interest in Youth
Student Support AI Tools
Student AI Helps Students Study Smarter
Omni-Education Learning Apps
The 'Bytesized' App Offers Quick Educational Lessons Anytime
Cheese-Themed Entertaining Guides
'That Cheese Plate Wants to Party' Inspires Tasty Creations
Child President Campaigns
The Tech Interactive Launches "President for a Day" Contest with Zigazoo
STEM Microscope Kits
National Geographic's ‘Microscope Explorer Series’ Has Fascinating Specimens
Cheeky Parenting Prostration Books
'Horizontal Parenting' Offers Funny Yet Effective Activities
Skill-Building AI Challenges
The 100daysofAI Challenge Offers Mini Lessons Daily
Parental Gift Generators
The Parent Present Gift Generator Supports Gen Z & Millennial Shoppers
Youth-Focused Coding Dolls
E-liza Dolls Aims to Create a New Generation of Women in STEM
Playful Toy-Inspired Exhibits
The Eames Institute of Infinite Curiosity Debuts Toys & Play Exhibit
Competitive Math Games
Relay Lets Friends Compete Against One Another in Mental Math Challenges
Summarized Neuroscience News
Neurotech News Summarizes the Science World Without the Jargon
Human Physio-Themed Lamps
Taras Yoom Designs the Dif Lamp with Physiological Themes
Feng Shui-Inspired Home Devices
Yoojin Chung Presents Her Capturing Qi Graduation Project
Science-Based Gaming Platforms
Skillprint Launched a New First-of-Its-Kind Gaming Pairing Platform
Kid-Friendly Daily Podcasts
Today with Tonies Shares Fresh Content for School Children Every Day
AI-Powered Safety Training
UpSkill Teaches Children Safety with Scenario Based Training and AI
STI Education Initiatives
Lovehoney and TBD Aim to Debunk Common Sexual Myths
Efficient Fact Generators
Facts Generator Can Produce Interesting Facts About Any Subject
Intelligent Grade Calculators
Smart Grade Calculator Helps Students Stay on Track
Science-Infused Sleep Streaming Services
Restflix Features a Library of Meditations and Sounds
Refreshing Productivity Apps
With Tres Cosas, Users Focus on Three Main Tasks a Day
Parent-Focused TV Campaigns
NatureFresh's TV Campaign Explores How Active Parenting Benefits Kids
Gamified AI Quizzes
SnapQuiz Offers a Vast Library of Quizzes with Something for Everyone
Daily Word Games
Make as Many Rhymes as Possible with 'Freestyle'
Novelty Polling Websites
Funnypoll Gives Users a Quick Laugh in an Often Overwhelming Online Space