The 5 STEAM toys we’ll be shopping for on Black Friday.
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Large Building Blocks
Building blocks help little ones experiment with stacking, stability, and symmetry. Mega Bloks are an essential in any playroom.
Magnetic Tiles
Magnetic tiles help kids explore shapes, color mixing, and early physics every time something snaps together (or collapses). They build spatial awareness without even trying.
Shape Puzzles
Shape puzzles sneak in early math skills by helping little ones recognize patterns, compare sizes, and strengthen problem-solving. We especially love that this one also encourages stacking.
Large Lacing Beads
Lacing beads build fine-motor strength and hand-eye coordination while introducing patterns and sequencing, laying the groundwork for future math and engineering thinking. We like this specific set because it allows for various modes of guided play.
Busy Boards
Busy boards give littles a safe way to explore real-world mechanisms like switches, locks, zippers, and latches. They spark curiosity about how things work.