From infant programming toys to multifunctional maker blocks, these STEM-focused gifts provide consumers of all ages with an unintimidating, affordable, and fun way to explore the world of coding.
For parents who want their infants to start learning about programming at the earliest possible stage, there are a number of toddler-specific products to choose from. One option is KUMIITA, which teaches infants basic coding concepts. Another option is the Let's Go Code! Activity Set, which is a low-tech way to introduce kids to coding.
Of course, hands-on coding lessons don't need to start at the age of infancy for all kids. For STEM-focused gifts that can be given to older children, options include products like the multifunctional Plezmo build blocks, the stylish ATOMIC's STEM clothing line, and the 3D-printed Vorpal Combat Hexapod.
50 STEM-Focused Gifts
From Infant Programming Toys to Multifunctional Maker Blocks:
Katherine Pendrill — Dec 22, 2017 — Tech
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Infant Programming Toys
The 'KUMIITA' Educational Programming Toy Teaches Coding Concepts
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Underwater Exploration Toys
The GeoSafari Jr. Subscope Lets Kids Uncover Underwater Worlds
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App-Enabled Children's Toys
Sphero: SPRK Edition is Teaching Kids of All Ages to Code
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No-Tech Coding Toys
The 'Let's Go Code! Activity Set' for Kids Teaches Programming Without Tech
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STEM Playground Toys
Learning Resources' Building Playset Focuses on Engineering and Design
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Animated Lamp Engineering Kits
The Jubilite Lets Kids Explore Their Creative Sides
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Wireless Programming Toys
The Cubroid Coding Blocks Teach Through Building and Play
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Theme Park Engineer Games
The ThinkFun Roller Coaster Challenge Logic Game is Educational
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Entry-Level STEM Robots
The 'Codey Rocky' Robot Teaches Kids About Coding and AI
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Kid-Friendly Coding Tools
The Pixel Kit is a Colorful Computer of Lights
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Consumer Robotic Arms
The uArm Swift has a Simple, Programmable Interface
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STEM Toy Subscriptions
The Amazon STEM Club Sends Kids Educational Toys Every Month
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Playful Educational Robots
The 'KUBO' Education Robot Teaches a Number of Different Skills
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Programmable Dancing Dolls
The Hasbro Dance Code Belle Character Toy Teaches Rudimentary Code
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Miniature Robotic Ball Toys
The Sphero Mini Lets Kids Get Started with Programming
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Code-Teaching Computer Puzzles
The 'Turing Tumble' Mechanical Puzzle Teaches the Basics of Coding
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Preschool Coding Game Pop-Ups
Primo Toys' Pop-Up is Teaching Preschoolers About Coding
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Pony-Themed Construction Toys
Hasbro is Introducing TINKERTOY My Little Pony Toys for Kids
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AR Coding Robots
Pai Technology's 'PaiGO' is a Bot That Teaches Programming for Children
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Educational STEM Robot Toys
The 'ROBOPAL' Teaches Kids About Programming in an Entertaining Way
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Stylish STEM Clothing
ATOMIC Clothing Encourages Kids to "Wear Your Smarts on Your Sleeve"
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Flow Programming Blocks
The Makeblock 'Neuron' Coding Blocks Enable a Variety of Different Uses
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Tangible Programming Toys
The 'PETS' Programming Learning Kit Gets Kids Started with Tech
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Programmable Education Robots
The Cue CleverBot Lets Kids Learn, Program and Play
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Interactive Construction STEM Toys
The New CogniToys 'STEMosaur' Allows Access to Internal Parts
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Cartoon Programming Toys
This Minion Coding Toy Flatulates on Command
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Customizable Sci-Fi Games
This Bloxels Star Wars Game Lets Players Make Their Own Entertainment
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Children's LEGO Coding Sets
LEGO Announced Its Newest LEGO BOOST Set at CES 2017
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Multifunctional Maker Blocks
The 'Plezmo' Build Blocks Teach Coding and Enable Creativity
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Multi-Disciplinary STEM Kits
SAM Labs' STEM Kit Can Be Used in Biology or Art Classes
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Tech-Themed Maker Kits
Hackerboxes Offers Nerdy DIY Subscription Boxes for Tech Buffs
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Kid-Friendly Robot Kits
'IronBot Chap' is a DIY Robotics Kit for Kids That Offers STEM Education
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Educational Electronic Block Toys
The 'HoneyComb' Electronic Toy Blocks are Simple to Use
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Programmable Combat Robot Toys
The Vorpal Combat Hexapod is a Low-Cost Robot to Learn STEM
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Sensory Activation Playsets
This Educational Toy Set Teaches Science Through the Five Senses
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Gentle Toy Robots
Gomer is an Open Source Toy Robot with a Soft Touch
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Coincidental Discovery Toys
Sony's 'toio' Lets Kids Build and Play with Robotics
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Educational Entertainment Child Laptops
The Tanoshi 2-in-1 Computer for Kids is Intuitive to Use
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Emotive Coding Robots
WowWee's 'COJI' Teaches Kids Basic Programming with Emojis
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LEGO-Compatible Coding Blocks
'Algobrix' is a Railroad-Building Kid-Friendly Coding Game
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3D-Printed Programming Bots
'LittleBot' is a Smart Classroom Robot for Hands-On STEM Education
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IoT Starter Sets
Acer's CloudProfessor Empowers Young Innovators in the Internet of Things Era
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Cognitive Toy Kits
bots_alive Turns Remote-Controlled Toys into AI Robot Creatures
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DIY Programming Games
The 'Pip' Handheld Device Lets Users Customize the Operation
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Customizable STEM Robots
Colorific's Build-a-Bot Helps Kids Assemble a Personalized Pet
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Autonomous Toy Cars
This Raspberry Pi DIY Toy Car Kit Teaches Programming and Robotics
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Hand-Controlled Coding Kits
Kano's Motion Sensor Kit Creates Gesture-Based Games and More
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Biolab Equipment Kits
The Amino Labs DNA Playground Starter Set Lets Users Explore Biology
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Kitchen Chemistry Sets
This Kitchen Toy Playset from John Adams Encourages Safe Discoveries
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Whimsical Developer Tools
Relayr's WunderBar is a Playful Tool That Teaches Software Development
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The Kidoodle MiniBox A1 Bolsters Creativity & STEM Learning
Anniversary-Celebrating Toy Collections
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Building Block Snow Globes
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Valentines-Thmes Game Sets
LEGO Singapore Celebrates Valentine's Day with Date Night in a Box
Playful Cosmic Displays
The LEGO Group's Unidentified Playing Objects Speak to Curious Gen Alpha
Interactive Early Education Toys
Tokidos PlayCubes Have a Screen-Free Design
Kid-Powered Imagination Campaigns
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Neurodiverse Inclusion Initiatives
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Imaginative Soft Toys
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Educational Climate Change Toys
The 'Habitat' Educational Toy Brick Sets Come in Two Options
Virtual Holiday Shopping Experiences
Amazon Introduces a New Holiday Shop with 3D Technology
Eco-Friendly Racing Toys
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Emotional Regulation Plushies
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Innovative Toy Creations
Fun In Motion Toys Launches TECTI, a Kinetic Building System Toy
Sustainable Kinetic Sand Toys
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GenAI Storybook Illustrators
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Buildable Marble Mazes
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Electronic Plush Toys
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Introductory STEM Toy Sets
The Zig & Go from Djeco Combines Music and Forces in an Educational Toy
Kid-Envisioned Urban Environments
The Little Big Playmat Takes a Creative Path to Design Problems
Kids' Interactive Sensory Toys
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AI-Enhanced STEM Toys
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Gen Z Crafting Events
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Sensory Immersion Tools
Lifelines Activate the Body's Natural Stress Relivers
AI-Powered Plushies
Curio and Grimes are Collaborating on Artificial Intelligence Toys
Crowdfunded Circular Childrens Toys
Tiny Earth Toys is Launching a Kickstarter for 'Tiny Spaces'
Space-Exploring STEAM Toys
LeapFrog's Magic Adventures™ Line Arrives for Kids Five and Up
Video Game-Inspired LEGO Sets
LEGO Super Mario is Sure to Capture the Attention of Fans
Family-Friendly Interactive Museums
LEGO's Superpower Studios is Devoted to Hands-On Play
Digital Magnetic Toy Models
The Tenki Spliced Magnetic Attraction Toy is Educational
Multisensory Toy Boxes
The Janod Boxes Stimulate Sight, Touch, Hearing and More
Creativity Time Capsules
Crayola's Campaign for Creativity Reunites Adults with Childhood Art
Child-Friendly Camera Concepts
The Camera for Kids Concept Reimagines the Digital Camera
Faux Christmas Candle Kits
LEGO Unveils its Festive Christmas Table Decoration Set
Interactive Gaming Phone Cases
Bitmo Lab Introduces the Protective GameBaby Transformative Case
Playful AI Tools
Morrama Releases Concept Collection of AI Tools for Children's Mental Health
Miniature Building Block Plants
The LEGO® Icons Tiny Plants Set is a Fun Gift for Gardeners
Adult-Targeted Plush Toys
Build-A-Bear After Dark Shares Gifts & Collectibles for "Kidults"
Autonomous Vehicle Kits
This Kit Teaches Kids How AI is Changing Transportation Dynamics
AI-Backed Family Toys
Mego Toys Showcases the New 2XL Cobot, an Interactive AI Toy for Kids
Self-Esteem Promoting Plushies
Bigfoot Kin Teaches Children How to Love Themselves
Sustainability-Oriented Kids Toys
Learning Resources Unveils a New Sustainable Toy Capsule
Big Apple Toy Blocks
These Machi Town (New York) Blocks by kiko+ Encourage Creative Play
Sustainable Knitted Toddler Sneakers
Nike Launches the Swoosh 1 Trainer with Colorful Details
Toddler-Targeted Smartwatches
The 'NehNehBaby' Training Watch Teaches Children Healthy Habits
Phygital Fairy Toys
The HOLOBRITE Pixie Lantern Mixes Physical and Digital Play
Gen Alpha Creativity Workshops
The LEGO Group Launched Free Creativity Workshops for Ages 6-12
Programming Code-Powered Toy Cars
The 'Zerone 2' Teaches Kids Programming Basics in a Fun Way
Food-Based Toy Block Alternatives
LEGO Replaces its Plastic Bricks with a Eco-Friendly Options
AI-Powered Gift-Wrapping Tools
The Food Group Has Introduced the Holiday GiftWraptor
Kid-Friendly Tech Frames
myFirst Recently Unveiled Two New Digital Frames
Fuzzy Musical Collectibles
Furblets are Interactive Toys That Introduce Furby to a New Generation
Book-Themed Collectibles
Booksy's Tiny Books & Figures Inspire a Love of Reading in Kids
Kid-Friendly Telescopes
The LeapFrog Magic Adventures Telescope Shares Images Taken by NASA
Brand-Led Global Studies
The LEGO Group Conducted a Study That May Inform Market Decisions
Smartphone-Concealing Books
The 'GATBOOK' Keeps Smartphones Out of Infant View
Kid-Inspired Learning Programs
Staples Has Announced the Expansion of Staples Kids Learn + Play
Unplugged Coding Robots
ALUX's VINU is a CES 2024 Innovation Award Honoree
Brick Builder Community Apps
The LEGO Play App Provides a Kid-Safe Space for Builders of All Ages
Dream-Centric Toy Guides
The LEGO Group Calls Attention to Its Dream Crafting Concept
Festive Memory-Making Toys
Slumberkins' Yeti to Shine Helps Kids Embrace New Holiday Traditions
STEM Education-Focused Initiatives
DXC Technology Fosters Innovation and Inclusivity in the Sector
Building Block Bouquets
LEGO's Bouquet of Roses is a Home Decor Building Set for Adults
Brainteaser Advent Calendars
The Project Genius Advent Calendar Shares 12 Days of Puzzles
Colorful Kid's Toy Lines
Battat and Walmart Introduce a Line of Preschool and Pretend Play Toys
Game-Inspired Playable Puzzle Sets
The Tetris Solid LEGO Set is Impressively Playable
Interactive Windmill Toys
HABA's Kullerbu Windmill 25 Piece Starter Track Set is Hands-On
Smart Sensory Toys
Peel&Play Has Interlocking Pieces That Can Be Peeled & Rebuilt
Multifunctional Game Sets
The 'LEGO' Group is Merging Physical and Digital Play
GenAI Bedtime Stories
SmartDreams Uses AI to Help Kids Craft Their Own Stories
Sustainable Children's Headphones
Kibu Officially Put its Collaborative Headphones on Sale
Emotional Well-Being Dolls
Kid Kreations' Heartfuls Support Self-Belief and Resilience in Children
Kid-Friendly Digital Coloring
PalettePlay.art Has Customizable Coloring Book Templates
90s Toy Holiday Trees
Furbtrees are Introducing the Next Generation of Furby Across the UK
Award-Winning Magnetic Building Sets
MAGNA-TILES® Affirms Itself as a Leader in Educational Toys
Toy-Specific Storage Systems
Step2 Debuts a Toy Storage Box for Developing Organizational Skills
Cognitive Toy Subscriptions
Lovevery is a Subscription that Delivers Developmental Toys to Kids
Gamified Custom Kidswear
Supermix Studio Empowers Kids to Create Their Own Apparel & Accessories
Comprehensive Math-Learning Experiences
Math Learner Uses Games to Make Math Fun for Young Kids
Gamified Children's Care Products
DEEEZ Developed Interactive Games for the BabyFirst Brand
Christmas Shopping Centers
Staples Canada Launches Holiday Gift Centre for Personalized Shopping
Multidisciplinary Interactive Robots
Igor Jankovic Creates the Sipro Intelligent Social Robot
Reprogrammable Robot Companions
Quarky Teaches Kids AI, Robotics and Programming Through Play
STEM-Focused Writing Contests
NASA Launches the Power to Explore Student Challenge
Insect Habitat Toys
Smart Lab Toys' Insect Inspector Lab Bug Playground Encourages STEM Learning
Dynamic Immersive Play Museums
LEGO Group Presents the Superhero Studios Initiative in Paris
Youth-Focused Architectural Toys
The Freckled Frog's 'Happy Architect' Toy is for Curious Youth
Baby-Focused Learning Toys
Matchstick Monkey's Playtime Toys Help Babies Develop Fine Motor Skills
DIY Robotics Toys
The WindBots from Thames & Kosmos are Intricate Learning Toys
Gamified Digital Learning Platforms
Khired Kids Teaches Children Robotics, Coding, and More
Resilient Play Platforms
Hot Wheels' Challenge Accepted Fosters a Growth Mindset in Kids
Mess-Free Eco Craft Kits
Brainstorm's Create N Colour Let Kids Magically Paint with Water
STEM Education Classroom Robots
The Sphero BOLT+ Works in Three Programming Modes
Multifunctional Building Planks
'KEVA Planks' are Diverse Building Toys for All Ages
Children-Empowered Adorable Smartwatches
NehNehBaby Introduces the Training Watch for Toddlers
Child-Friendly Knife Sets
Little Kitchen Academy's Progressive Knife Set Instils Confidence
Transformer Robots-Powered STEAM Education
Wefaa Robotics Recently Secured Seed Funding
Gamified Silicone Toys
The 'KULBUTOO' is a Fidget Toy that Uses Physics to Entertain Users
Digital Experience Gifting
Memory Crate Lets Users Gift Coupons, Experiences, or Acts of Service
Space-Inspired Toy Collections
Stomp Rocket® Debuts the Space Collection at Target & Toy Retailers
Children's Wearable Blankets
Super Blanky Encourages Adventure and Positivity
Early Literacy Campaigns
Leapfrog Launched the Everything Starts with Reading Campaign
Block Puzzle Modular Dollhouses
Gavin Portillo and Mario Ledo Create a Dollhouse Concept
College-Targeted Awareness Campaigns
PepsiCo Launched its 'Taste of Tomorrow' STEM Initiative
Kid-Focused Educational Tablets
Smile Zemi Targets Elementary School Students
Gender-Neutral Stroller Toys
Hart & Hero's Herotron Challenges the Gender Play Gap
Kid-Friendly Portable Projectors
Little Tikes' Story Dream Machine Supports Early Literacy
Family-Friendly Survival Games
Lego Debuts a New Fortnite Survival Crafting Game
Custom AI Learning Stories
LearningStory Creates AI Topic-Based Stories to Engage Young Learners
Personalized Bedtime Stories
StoryGenius Let's Parents Insert Their Children Into Books
Versatile Digital Gift Cards
On Me Cards Provide Numerous Retail Options for Every Hobby and Gift
AI Kid's Coloring Tools
ColorCraft AI Offers Educational and Engaging Art for Kids
Customizable Pen Kits
Clementoni's Pen Creator Studio Helps Kids Create Their Own Pens
Life-Sized Toy Construction Sets
The Funphix' 'Standard' is an Educational Outdoor Playset
DIY Nail Art Printers
Preemadonna's DIY Nailbot Kit Gets Girls Interested in STEM
Education-Enhancing Chatbot Services
The 'Stretch' Chatbot Offers Resources For K-12 Educators
Kid-Friendly Headphones
Tronsmart's Headphones for Kids are Foldable, Durable and Comfortable
AI ABC Games
ABC Finder Uses AI to Teach Children Foundational Knowledge
Learning-Focused Robotics Toys
The Robots In Motion Building Set Ignites STEM Interest in Youth
Immersive Fighting Math Games
Karate Math Dojo Combines Fighting with Learning
Child-Friendly AI Tutors
GPTKids is a Homework Helper That Supports Kids and Their Parents
Parenting Course Apps
Tiny Souls Media Debuts Zip and the Tiny Sprouts Alongside a Parenting Tool
Contemporary Art Puzzle Sets
LEGO's Modern Art Building Set is a Great Buildable Decor
Phone-Style Counting Toys
Leapfrog's Chat & Count Emoji Phone Mimics a Real Phone to Teach Numbers
Kid's Felt Building Kits
KNOP KNOP Launches Creative Felt Building Kits for Children's STEM Play
Personalized AI Storytelling Apps
Story Creator AI Takes Aspects From a Child's Personality
Parental Gift Generators
The Parent Present Gift Generator Supports Gen Z & Millennial Shoppers
Introductory Connected Device Kits
Arduino's Plug and Make Kit Supports Beginner-Level Projects
Light-Powered Racing Toys
Light’n Race Uses and Teaches Fundamental Physics Principles
3D-Scanning Block Devices
Ascand for Lego 3D Scanner Brings Everyday Objects to Life
Virtual STEM Fieldtrips
Panasonic, Katie Ledecky & Discovery Education Spotlight STEM Innovations
AI-Focused LLM Stores
OpenAI is Launching a Store to Help Developers Monetize Their GPTs
AI-Powered Safety Training
UpSkill Teaches Children Safety with Scenario Based Training and AI
Colorblind-Accessible Games
Mattel Commits to Creating Inclusive Play and Game Options
Skill-Building Play Kitchens
The Real Life Play Kitchen by Lovevery Safely Sharpens Motor Skills
Imaginative Pared-Back Art Supplies
Woset Designs a Range of Stationary and Furniture for Kids
Personalized Bedtime Story Generators
Bumble Stories Creates Bedtime Stories Featuring Your Child
Practical Practice Coding Projects
SkillReactor Helps Coders Hone Their Abilities