Engineering toys teach kids how to use scientific and mathematical principles to build and create through play. They often involve making the toy before being able to play with it, so they’re ideal ...

Pyxel is a great STEM toy that teaches kids to code, no matter their level of coding. This cool pet is fun for both beginners and those who already have some experience with coding. There's a simple ...

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Remember when your parents told you to “share your toys” with others? Now, Purdue mechanical engineering students are sharing their toys with the public as part of an annual toy ...

I had the privilege last week to attend the 113th International North America Toy Fair in New York City. For me, the show is a personal thrill to attend. As I have mentioned in a previous blog, I ...

Every December, the outpatient care center at Nationwide Children’s Hospital hums with the bustle and magic of a regular North Pole workshop. “If you stop by Nationwide Children’s any day in December ...

Move over, Barbie. There's a new yellow-haired toy in town, and this one's actually got a positive message for young girls. GoldieBlox, the company known for their Kickstarter ads that featured girls ...

In many respects, Roominate, a toy that lets girls design and wire their own dollhouse, has the perfect pitch for the TV show Shark Tank: Roominate is run by two women (Bettina Chen and Alice Brooks, ...

LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Technavio has announced the release of their research report on the global science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) toys market for the forecast period ...

Which engineering toy is best? Engineering toys give kids the opportunity to learn STEM subjects through hands-on play. They’re an engaging way for kids to discover how things are built and how they ...

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