Top STEM Toys Of 2024: Unique Gift Ideas For Every Curious Kid

Find STEM-inspired gifts kids will love! From screen-free coding kits to magical books, the picks in this 2024 STEM gift guide are fun, smart, and affordable.

Maybe you’re organizing a White Elephant for your kid’s class. Maybe you need a gift for that hard-to-please niece or quirky nephew. Maybe, like me, you’ve just stalled out and can use some inspiration.

Look no further!

INSPIRE, a non-profit engineering research institute at Purdue University, has taken the guesswork out of choosing amazing gifts. And not just any gifts. Their annual gift guide is a goldmine of toys that hit what I call the “triple bottom line” of gift-giving: kids love them because they’re fun, grown-ups love them because they’re hands-on/minds-on, and they won’t break the bank. Oh, and did I mention they’re all science, engineering, math, or technology focused? #you’rewelcome

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