Michele's 2020 STEM Toy Guide for Under $50
One of the joys of being a grandparent is getting to buy TOYS again each Christmas Season. I love toys that help spark imagination and build skills. STEM TOYS are Science, Technology Engineering and Math based toys geared towards learning, curiosity, and education.
Learn how paleontologists dig up fossils and where you can find them in nature. Dig animal fossils and fossilized tree resin out of the plaster block. Learn about your fossils, including their names, what makes them special, how they were formed, and how to preserve and display them. The kit includes a snail fossil, stony coral fossil, snail aggregate fossil, fossilized shark tooth and fossilized resin, and the tools to excavate them from the plaster block.
SmartMax My First Animals are safe and fun way to introduce magnetic discover to kids. Easily build and play with the animals or mix and match for crazy combos. The soft animals simply click on the bars, making them ideal for little hands. For children ages 1-5 years. .
Explore the world of magnet science with this set of seven experiments. Perfect for young scientists and inventors. Age 4+. 
I hope that when you start your holiday shopping you will do your best to #shoplocal. I've put together a list of some sure to be favorites. Each are under $50 and can be locally purchased in Columbia at Speckle Frog Toys and Books
TREASURE FINDER ROBOT $24.95
Find hidden Riches with this treasure finder robot! This robot uses metal detector to discover metallic objects. The kit also includes parts for inventing your own robot arm. No soldering required. For ages 8 am up. Requires 2 AA batteries.
TINKER TOTTER ROCKETS $29.99
This 31 piece playset will please space crazy kids and their eco minded parents Stack and connect to create colorful rockets of all shapes and sizes. Develops creative thinking and problem solving skills. Made eco friendly rubber wood and child safe stains. Ages 3+.
SmartMax My First Animals are safe and fun way to introduce magnetic discover to kids. Easily build and play with the animals or mix and match for crazy combos. The soft animals simply click on the bars, making them ideal for little hands. For children ages 1-5 years. .
This 28 piece playset will please space crazy kids. Stack and connect to create colorful robots of all shapes and sizes. Develops creative thinking and problem solving skills. Eco friendly and child safe. Ages 3+.
Junior Inventor Magnet science lab $30.00
BODY MAGNET $31.99
Learn the human body while having fun. Comes with 76 magnets and 1 magnetic board with cards in 12 languages. This toy has been awarded the Gold Seal for best toy.
MAKE GAMES WITHCIRCUITS $7.95
If you can build it, you can play it! Create fun games just by making a simple circuit. Learn about what a circuit is by creating your own. Each project contains a list of easy-to-find supplies and step-by-step instructions.
Other local resources for gifts for the kids on your list can be found at:
Skylark Book Shop
Yellow Dog Bookshop
Valhalla’s Games
Como Vintage Toys
Slackers
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