# 3-in-1 STEM Toys The ‘Spiral Spring Science Kit’ is Great for Inquisitive Minds By Caitlyn Fernandez | Published 2022-01-27 | Life-Stages Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spiral-spring-science-kit References: [amazon](https://www.amazon.ca/Spiral-Spring-Science-Kit-Spring-Powered/dp/B09CB279NN?tag=trenhunt0f-20) & [mastermindtoys](https://www.mastermindtoys.com/collections/new-and-now/products/3-in-1-spiral-spring-science-kit)  The 'Spiral Spring Science Kit' allows children to build the toy from scratch to inspire and develop their STEM skills. The toy teaches children about [clockworks mechanics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mechanical-wristwatch-building-kit) as they see and create the mechanism that triggers cause-and-effect. As the toy comes in parts, kids will have the hands-on experience of the entire building and completing the toy's structure, giving them a sense of accomplishment that might encourage them to dive deeper into sciences and technology. It is a [spring-loaded toy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mga-entertainment) made of plastic that creates movements when winded up and released with no batter-power. As mentioned in the description, it has a 3-in-1 design that allows children to choose to build "a [motorized robot, race car](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airpower-turbo-racer), and countdown timer." Image Credit: Mastermind Toys ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.5/10 - Popularity: 95% | Activity: 89% | Freshness: 11% - 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 ### What's Driving This Trend - **STEM Education Expansion:** Toys that provide hands-on building experiences to inspire and develop STEM skills for children. - **Toy Customization:** Toys that offer interchangeable parts and customization lead to a greater sense of accomplishment and creative thinking. - **Mechanical Toy Revival:** Traditional mechanisms and clockwork designs are being integrated into modern toys to educate children on basic engineering principles. ### Who This Affects Most - **Toy Manufacturing:** Manufacturing companies that integrate STEM education into their products will appeal to consumers seeking educational toys. - **STEM Education:** STEM education companies can develop courses and programs that incorporate mechanical toy building to enhance experiential learning. - **Robotics and Engineering:** Building and customizing mechanical toys can inspire children and young adults to pursue careers in robotics and engineering. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [DIY Robotics Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/windbots.md) - [Creative STEM-Based Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jitterygit.md) - [Hybrid STEM Activity Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/science-activity-kits.md) - [Learning-Focused Robotics Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/robots-in-motion.md) - [Solar-Powered Rover Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solar-rover-kit.md) - [Interactive Windmill Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kullerbu-windmill.md) - [STEM-Driven Building Block Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-education-science-kits.md) - [STEM Gardening Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/organic-terrarium-kids-grow-kit.md) - [Digital Magnetic Toy Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tenki-spliced-magnetic-attraction-toy.md)