From infant programming toys to multifunctional maker blocks, these STEM-focused gifts provide consumers of all ages with an unintimidating, affordable, and fun way to explore the world of coding.
For parents who want their infants to start learning about programming at the earliest possible stage, there are a number of toddler-specific products to choose from. One option is KUMIITA, which teaches infants basic coding concepts. Another option is the Let's Go Code! Activity Set, which is a low-tech way to introduce kids to coding.
Of course, hands-on coding lessons don't need to start at the age of infancy for all kids. For STEM-focused gifts that can be given to older children, options include products like the multifunctional Plezmo build blocks, the stylish ATOMIC's STEM clothing line, and the 3D-printed Vorpal Combat Hexapod.
50 STEM-Focused Gifts
From Infant Programming Toys to Multifunctional Maker Blocks:
Katherine Pendrill — Dec 22, 2017 — Tech
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Infant Programming Toys
The 'KUMIITA' Educational Programming Toy Teaches Coding Concepts
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Underwater Exploration Toys
The GeoSafari Jr. Subscope Lets Kids Uncover Underwater Worlds
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App-Enabled Children's Toys
Sphero: SPRK Edition is Teaching Kids of All Ages to Code
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No-Tech Coding Toys
The 'Let's Go Code! Activity Set' for Kids Teaches Programming Without Tech
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STEM Playground Toys
Learning Resources' Building Playset Focuses on Engineering and Design
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Animated Lamp Engineering Kits
The Jubilite Lets Kids Explore Their Creative Sides
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Wireless Programming Toys
The Cubroid Coding Blocks Teach Through Building and Play
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Theme Park Engineer Games
The ThinkFun Roller Coaster Challenge Logic Game is Educational
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Entry-Level STEM Robots
The 'Codey Rocky' Robot Teaches Kids About Coding and AI
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Kid-Friendly Coding Tools
The Pixel Kit is a Colorful Computer of Lights
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Consumer Robotic Arms
The uArm Swift has a Simple, Programmable Interface
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STEM Toy Subscriptions
The Amazon STEM Club Sends Kids Educational Toys Every Month
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Playful Educational Robots
The 'KUBO' Education Robot Teaches a Number of Different Skills
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Programmable Dancing Dolls
The Hasbro Dance Code Belle Character Toy Teaches Rudimentary Code
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Miniature Robotic Ball Toys
The Sphero Mini Lets Kids Get Started with Programming
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Code-Teaching Computer Puzzles
The 'Turing Tumble' Mechanical Puzzle Teaches the Basics of Coding
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Preschool Coding Game Pop-Ups
Primo Toys' Pop-Up is Teaching Preschoolers About Coding
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Pony-Themed Construction Toys
Hasbro is Introducing TINKERTOY My Little Pony Toys for Kids
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AR Coding Robots
Pai Technology's 'PaiGO' is a Bot That Teaches Programming for Children
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Educational STEM Robot Toys
The 'ROBOPAL' Teaches Kids About Programming in an Entertaining Way
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Stylish STEM Clothing
ATOMIC Clothing Encourages Kids to "Wear Your Smarts on Your Sleeve"
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Flow Programming Blocks
The Makeblock 'Neuron' Coding Blocks Enable a Variety of Different Uses
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Tangible Programming Toys
The 'PETS' Programming Learning Kit Gets Kids Started with Tech
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Programmable Education Robots
The Cue CleverBot Lets Kids Learn, Program and Play
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Interactive Construction STEM Toys
The New CogniToys 'STEMosaur' Allows Access to Internal Parts
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Cartoon Programming Toys
This Minion Coding Toy Flatulates on Command
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Customizable Sci-Fi Games
This Bloxels Star Wars Game Lets Players Make Their Own Entertainment
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Children's LEGO Coding Sets
LEGO Announced Its Newest LEGO BOOST Set at CES 2017
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Multifunctional Maker Blocks
The 'Plezmo' Build Blocks Teach Coding and Enable Creativity
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Multi-Disciplinary STEM Kits
SAM Labs' STEM Kit Can Be Used in Biology or Art Classes
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Tech-Themed Maker Kits
Hackerboxes Offers Nerdy DIY Subscription Boxes for Tech Buffs
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Kid-Friendly Robot Kits
'IronBot Chap' is a DIY Robotics Kit for Kids That Offers STEM Education
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Educational Electronic Block Toys
The 'HoneyComb' Electronic Toy Blocks are Simple to Use
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Programmable Combat Robot Toys
The Vorpal Combat Hexapod is a Low-Cost Robot to Learn STEM
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Sensory Activation Playsets
This Educational Toy Set Teaches Science Through the Five Senses
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Gentle Toy Robots
Gomer is an Open Source Toy Robot with a Soft Touch
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Coincidental Discovery Toys
Sony's 'toio' Lets Kids Build and Play with Robotics
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Educational Entertainment Child Laptops
The Tanoshi 2-in-1 Computer for Kids is Intuitive to Use
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Emotive Coding Robots
WowWee's 'COJI' Teaches Kids Basic Programming with Emojis
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LEGO-Compatible Coding Blocks
'Algobrix' is a Railroad-Building Kid-Friendly Coding Game
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3D-Printed Programming Bots
'LittleBot' is a Smart Classroom Robot for Hands-On STEM Education
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IoT Starter Sets
Acer's CloudProfessor Empowers Young Innovators in the Internet of Things Era
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Cognitive Toy Kits
bots_alive Turns Remote-Controlled Toys into AI Robot Creatures
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DIY Programming Games
The 'Pip' Handheld Device Lets Users Customize the Operation
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Customizable STEM Robots
Colorific's Build-a-Bot Helps Kids Assemble a Personalized Pet
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Autonomous Toy Cars
This Raspberry Pi DIY Toy Car Kit Teaches Programming and Robotics
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Hand-Controlled Coding Kits
Kano's Motion Sensor Kit Creates Gesture-Based Games and More
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Biolab Equipment Kits
The Amino Labs DNA Playground Starter Set Lets Users Explore Biology
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Kitchen Chemistry Sets
This Kitchen Toy Playset from John Adams Encourages Safe Discoveries
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Whimsical Developer Tools
Relayr's WunderBar is a Playful Tool That Teaches Software Development
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Psychologist-Designed Educational Toys
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Community 3D-Printed Toys
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Responsive Building Toys
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Kid-Friendly Cooking Boxes
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Screen-Free Children's Audio Toys
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Fandom-Honoring Building Block Sets
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Dinosaur Tile STEAM Toys
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Children-Focused Tech Lines
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AI-Powered STEM Camp Directories
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AI Learning Companions
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Inspiring Women-Focused Campaigns
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Art-Inspired Toy Collections
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LeapFrog Debuts Its Latest Collection at Toy Fair 2025
AI-Powered Plush Teddies
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Athlete-Inspired LEGO Sets
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AI Brainstorming Tools
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Meekins Corp. Introduces Rail Cube to the US Market
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Modular Body Toys
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AI-Powered Shopping Features
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Sensory Dough Toys
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Intuitive Magnetic Music Makers
The Musical Beings 'Tembo' Encourages Music Play
AI Technology-Focused Training Campaigns
The Raspberry Pi Foundation Emphasizes Youth Empowerment
Toy-Inspired Music-Themed Workshops
The LEGO Group Launches Its Final Creativity Workshop of 2025
Tech-Enriched Sports Equipment
The 'GOAL' Concept by Yewon Lee Encourages Physical Activity
Holiday-Ready Toy Product Lilnes
Crayola Has Unveiled Its 2025 Holiday Product Lineup
Modular Space Toys
Lego Space Exploration Telescope Set Transforms to Telescope, Microscope & UFO
Beauty Kiosk Playsets
Melissa & Doug's New Sort, Stock, Select Toy Explores Skincare & Makeup
Multisensory Holiday Puzzles
Piecework's Feastivities Creates an Atmosphere with Its Own Playlist
Open-Ended Exploration Toys
Melissa & Doug Entered Toy Industry Hall of Fame
Hybrid STEM Activity Kits
Brainstorm's Science Activity Kits Pair Hands-On Play & Online Tutorials
Ai Coding Assistants
Amazon’s Kiro Offers Free AI-Driven Code Generation for Startups
Screen-Free Audio Toys
Qubitunes Helps Kids Create Their Own Audio Adventures
Crystal Floral Arrangement Kits
Cra-Z-Art's DIY Crystal Floral Kits Double as Decor for All Ages
Infant Wellness Play Collections
Fisher-Price Introduces its Mini Me Moments Capsule for Babies
Gaming Fandom Activations
LEGO® Code Break Arrives in San Diego with a Larger-Than-Life Vault
Teacher-Focused Robotics Training
DFRobot and ALECSO Launch AI and Robotics Training for Teachers
Tech-Driven Building Toys
LEGO Introduced Its New Smart Play Platform with Enhanced Technology
Child-Focused Handheld Games
The Game Boy-Inspired Kids Device is an Alternative to Tablets
Race-Inspired Puzzle Collections
LEGO and Formula 1 Launch a New Build the Thrill Series
Floral Building Block Arrangements
LEGO® Debuts Four New LEGO® Botanicals Sets
Screen-Free Toy Collections
Luki Lab Spotlights Six Products at the New York Toy Fair 2026
Floral Building Block Workshops
The LEGO Group Botanicals Creativity Workshop is Interactive
DIY Home-Centric Intricate Toolkits
Lainy Hedaya Hoffstein Designs the TINKR Toolkit
Supermarket-Inspired Slime Toys
Zuru Slime Mart Shares Baskets & Bags with Food-Like Sensory Toys
Emotional Exploration Plushes
Emotional Baggage by Solobo Toys Helps Kids with Playful Expression
Branded Creativity-Focused Workshops
The LEGO Group Unveils Its 2025 Creativity Workshop Series
Vending Machine Toys
Melissa & Doug's Wooden Vending Machine Play Set is Screen-Free
Screen-Free 3D Building Puzzles
Maison Battat Inc. Has Introduced the Arkitec line
Youth-Focused Technology Programing
COMPUCHILD is Inspired by the NASA Space Apps Challenge
AI-Powered Santa Toys
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Modular STEM Displays
LEGO Celebrates the Evolution of STEM with an Architectural Set
Creative AI Devices
Create is a Screen-Free Concept That Prints AI Drawings for Kids to Color
Digital Dinosaur Toys
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AI Merit Badges
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Constructable Kids Headphones
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Tactile Learning Board Games
Toddler Plus Teaches Sequencing Through Sliding Peg Movement
Hybrid Educational Toy Designs
Fisher-Price Partners with Big Little Feelings
Skill-Building Play Kits
The Helper Play Kit Supports Independent Play Based on Life Skills
Digital Memory Keepers
Fun Bits Turns Kids’ Quotes Into Cherished, Shareable Family Memories
Reimagined Building-Block Campaigns
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Festive Brick Snowglobes
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Educational STEM Franchise Expansions
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Real-Circuit Board Games
Reactor Rescue Uses Functional Electronics in Gameplay
Personalized Story Creators
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Kids Drawing Apps
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Sensory Audio Companions
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Personalized Storytelling Tools
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Modern Infant Gear Lines
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Audio-First Science Adventures
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Interactive Learning Games
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Early Literacy Tutors
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Music-Driven Coding Lessons
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Brainstorming AI Tools
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Toddler Off-Screen Audio
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Cognitive Play Platforms
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Family-Friendly AI Shopping Assistants
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Creative Coloring Platforms
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Telemetric Narrative EdTech
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Introductory CS Textbooks
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Learning Discovery Apps
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Screen-Free 3-in-1 Projectors
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Immersive Focus Devices
Actify Immersive Device Series Supports Routines with Minimalist Devices
Physical Coding Blocks
Codee Uses Tangible Blocks to Teach Coding Concepts at the Makers’ Bench
Modular AI Builders
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Buildable Kids Headphones
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Early Literacy Tools
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