# STEM Education Building Blocks The Kontu STEM Blocks are for Kids Aged Three to Eight By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2020-08-17 | Life-Stages Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kontu-stem-blocks References: [thegadgetflow](https://thegadgetflow.com/portfolio/child-development-toy/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+thegadgetflow+%28Gadget+Flow%29) & [kontukids](https://kontukids.com/?utm_source=GadgetFlow&utm_medium=GadgetFlow&utm_campaign=GadgetFlow) The Kontu STEM Blocks are an educational building toy for children aged three to eight that will enable them to get started with their [STEM education](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-evolution-of-stem) or foster their existing skills. The [magnetic building blocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/magnetic-toy) are crafted with sustainably grown rubber tree wood and are intended to be paired with one another to create a number of different functions. Children can learn about math, magnetism, weight, joints, counterbalance, construction and more as they play to help teach fundamentals in a manner that's as fun as possible. The Kontu STEM Blocks can be used with the accompanying [challenge cards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/science-activity-kits) to have children try their hand at an activity of their choosing. The neutral design of the toys make them well-suited for all children instead of specific genders. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.4/10 - Popularity: 63% | Activity: 60% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **STEM Education Toys:** Creating building toys that teach STEM skills for children aged three to eight. - **Sustainable Educational Toys:** Designing educational toys for children that are eco-friendly and made of sustainable materials. - **Gender-neutral Toys:** Developing toys for children that are free of gender stereotypes and are inclusive for all children. ### Where This Applies - **Toy Industry:** Transforming the toy industry by creating educational and sustainable toys that encourage STEM education for children. - **Education Industry:** Developing curriculum and tools for educators to teach STEM skills with creative, fun and engaging building toys. - **Sustainable Materials Industry:** Creating and producing sustainable materials for toy manufacturers to utilize in the production of eco-friendly and educational building toys. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [STEM-Driven Building Block Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-education-science-kits.md) - [Combination Building Block Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/omnicompatible-wooden-bricks.md) - [Magnetic 3D Building Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/magnetic-building-kit.md) - [Magnetic Building Blocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/magnecraft.md) - [AI-Enhanced STEM Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kidx-classbox.md) - [Creative STEM-Based Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jitterygit.md) - [NFC-Enabled Building Blocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/educational-building-blocks.md) - [Kid's Felt Building Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/knop-knop.md) - [Children's STEM Subscription Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/engino-stem-club.md)