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STEM Sports

Programmable sports toys allow children to learn and practice STEM skills

Trend - In order to get children interested in STEM, brands are creating programmable toys that are themed around sports. These products come in different forms and include connected toy soccer balls and programmable robots that play basketball.

Insight - Knowing the importance of building STEM skills from a young age, parents are increasingly prioritizing tech-based educational experiences for their children. However, to keep kids interested in learning skills like programming, there has to be an element of play involved. Merging skill-building with recreational elements that are more familiar to children ensures that they're able to maintain consistency in the process of learning.
Workshop Question - How could your brand better merge educational experiences with recreational ones?
Trend Themes
1. Programmable Sports Toys - Educational toys that merge recreational elements with skill-building are on the rise to get children interested and maintain consistency in learning programming and STEM skills.
2. Stem-based Learning Solutions - Innovative devices combine sports and games with learning, encouraging students to pursue STEM-related fields, especially girls and minorities, and increasing their digital intelligence.
3. Stem-inspired Activity Kits - Hands-on learning experiences offer a fun and engaging way to teach important STEM concepts to children, inspiring them to learn new sports, lessons and scientific facts or even exposing them to future career paths in STEM.
Industry Implications
1. Toy Industry - Innovative programmable sports toys that allow for interactive experience and skill-building for children.
2. Education Industry - STEM-based learning solutions that blend sports and games with learning for an immersive experience.
3. DIY Industry - STEM-inspired activity kits that encourage hands-on learning and practical STEM learning outcomes.
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Featured Examples

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STEM-Inspired Balance Bikes
Build & Ride by Adam Higgins Can Be Both Challenging and Playful
Adam Higgins, an emerging designer from the University of Wales Trinity St David, has reimagined the classic balance bike with an educational twist. For those unfamiliar with the term, a balance... MORE
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WowWee's MiP Arcade Supports Screen-Free Play & App-Connected Gaming
WowWee is introducing the next iteration of its award-winning robot at the New York Toy Fair with the MiP Arcade gaming robot. This playful robot has the potential to provide hours of entertainment,... MORE
Sports-Based STEM Robots
Sports-Based STEM Robots
Sphero Sports Uses Robotics and Sports to Encourage STEM Learning
Sphero Sports is a STEM-based learning solution that blends sports and games with learning for a memorable experience. Kids, educators, and parents worldwide can enjoy the devie’s sports-... MORE
Coding Race Car Features
Coding Race Car Features
The Hot Wheels ID Swift Playground Engages Kids with STEM Lessons
The Hot Wheels ID Swift Playground is a digital solution for the namesake smart die-cast racing car set that will provide players with a way to partake in coding lessons as they play. The... MORE
STEM-Inspired Electric Skateboards
STEM-Inspired Electric Skateboards
The Lectec LS Kids Electric Skateboard is Ready to Build
The Lectec LS kids electric skateboard is a STEM-inspired kit for kids that provides them with everything they need to build their very own transportation solution. The kit is rated for kids aged... MORE
Competitive Soccer Robot Toys
Competitive Soccer Robot Toys
The TOMY Soccerborgs Perform a Number of Quick Maneuvers
The TOMY Soccerborgs are a set of interactive robot toys for kids that will let them partake in a game of tabletop soccer in a manner that is more like a battle than a mini version of the popular... MORE
STEM Sports Subscriptions
STEM Sports Subscriptions
STEM Sports Shares Curricula for Use at Home by Kids Ages Eight to 14
Launching for National STEM Day, the STEM Sports subscription model shares an engaging way to teach science, technology, engineering and math for kids between the ages of eight to 14. The five-month... MORE
play_circle_filledSporty STEM Robot Toys
Sporty STEM Robot Toys
The Sphero Mini Soccer Robot Lets Users Play Games and More
The Sphero Mini Soccer robot toy is a sporty STEM solution for youngsters that will offer them a way to perform tricks, play games, practice their programming and more. As the name of the product... MORE

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