# Africa-Themed STEM Crafts Teni & Tayo Offers a Subscription Box of STEM Crafts Inspired by Africa By Kanesa D | Published 2022-12-01 | Life-Stages Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/teni-and-tayo References: [shoppeblack.us](https://shoppeblack.us/teni-tayo-creations/) & [teniandtayo](https://www.teniandtayo.com/)  Teni & Tayo Creations is a black-owned, woman-led company that produces [STEM kits, toys, books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/science-activity-kits), apparel, and more for kids. Founder Omobola Imoisili, known for being a STEM robotics and African Folktales teacher, got many ideas for her [subscription box](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mytherabox) from her students and their subject material. Each box contains materials for kids to build items like flip-flops, doll clothes, head attire, and more. In addition, there is a fact sheet related to the topic of the month, information on the charity that is being supported for the month, and a video tutorial detailing how to build the craft. The brand also themes its boxes around a topic of the month, which can cover things like fabric, tools, and other culture-specific items. Some of the items offered are STEM toys, so Imoisili runs trials in her own class before launching a box. For each box purchased, Teni & Tayo will donate a percentage of the proceeds to help those in need in Africa and the African diaspora. Image Credit: Teni & Tayo ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.7/10 - Popularity: 21% | Activity: 76% | Freshness: 13% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Life-Stages](https://www.trendhunter.com/life-stages) > [Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/toys) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **African Culture STEM Crafts:** Explore disruptive innovation opportunities in creating more STEM education products that are culturally relevant and representative of underrepresented groups. - **Monthly STEM Subscription Boxes:** Disrupt the traditional toy industry with subscription boxes that provide interactive STEM learning experiences for kids every month. - **Socially Conscious Products:** Opportunities abound in creating socially-conscious products that donate proceeds to good causes and make a positive impact in communities. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **STEM Education:** Create more inclusive STEM education products that incorporate diverse cultures and perspectives to improve engagement and learning outcomes. - **Toy Industry:** Disrupt the toy industry by providing education and value with subscription boxes that promote STEM learning experiences and social responsibility. - **Nonprofit Sector:** Partner with nonprofits to create mutually beneficial opportunities where businesses can sell socially-conscious products and donate proceeds to help those in need. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Children's STEM Subscription Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/engino-stem-club.md) - [STEM Subscription Crates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kiwico.md) - [STEM Sports Subscriptions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sports-subscription.md) - [Creative STEM-Based Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jitterygit.md) - [STEM Holiday Shops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/holiday-gift-shop.md) - [Hybrid STEM Activity Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/science-activity-kits.md) - [AI-Enhanced STEM Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kidx-classbox.md) - [STEM Gardening Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/organic-terrarium-kids-grow-kit.md) - [Math Project Subscription Services](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zoomybox.md)