# Sensory Activation Playsets This Educational Toy Set Teaches Science Through the Five Senses By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2017-02-17 | Life-Stages Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/educational-toy-set References: [learningresources](https://www.learningresources.com/product/primary-science-5-senses-activity-set-0827.do?sortby=ourPicks&ecList=15&ecCategory=) As a means of helping children to learn about the sciences, Learning Resources put together an [educational toy set](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/educational-toy-line) that encourages an exploration of the senses. The hands-on STEM playset for kids ages three and up features Sensory Tubes with kids, a buzzer that can be used to record responses, a kaleidoscope, a large magnifying glass, tactile chips, taste cards and an activity guide. Through [tactile, auditory and visual explorations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/creative-toys), kids will learn to sharpen their observation skills, make predictions, process sensory information and then use descriptive language to describe their experiences. Beyond what's included in the [STEM toy set](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-education-science-kits), kids can use what they learn to engage with the world around them in a meaningful way. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.0/10 - Popularity: 28% | Activity: 23% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Life-Stages](https://www.trendhunter.com/life-stages) > [Youth](https://www.trendhunter.com/youth) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Sensory Education:** Opportunity for educational toy manufacturers to incorporate sensory education in their products. - **STEM Learning for Kids:** STEM education for kids can be enhanced by incorporating hands-on sensory learning. - **Interactive Learning:** Interactive toys that engage multiple senses can revolutionize how children learn. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Toy Manufacturing:** The toy industry can incorporate sensory education principles to make learning more engaging and fun. - **Education:** Educational institutions can adopt hands-on sensory learning techniques to make STEM education more effective. - **Child Development:** Child psychologists can incorporate sensory education in their approach to child development and learning. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Interactive Sensory Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sensory-bright-light-station.md) - [Sensory Dough Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/playdoh-6-variety-compounds.md) - [Learning-Focused Robotics Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/robots-in-motion.md) - [Nature Discovery Toy Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lets-explore-naturalist-vest-play-set.md) - [Multisensory Toy Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/janod-box.md) - [Kids' Interactive Sensory Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/interactive-and-multisensory-toys.md) - [Hybrid STEM Activity Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/science-activity-kits.md) - [Outdoor Exploration Toy Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lets-explore-hiking-play-set.md) - [Smart Sensory Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peel-play.md)