STEM toys
ToyVelt Dinosaur Take-Apart Set
This 218-piece set lets kids assemble six diminutive dinos with tiny tools. The set comes in a transparent carry case, and all ABS plastic pieces are BPA-free, nontoxic and skin-safe, so parents can feel good about them. $25.97 at Amazon
Bitsbox Coding Subscription
Look forward to new projects every month when you sign up for Bitsbox, a coding subscription service for kids. Geared toward ages 6 to 12, it teaches kids to make video games, simulations and even apps. The boxes come with “Grownup Guides” so you can join the fun. $28.45 at Amazon
Omano JuniorScope Microscope
Kids get to take a closer look at the wondrous world around them with this junior microscope set. It comes with an exciting adventure guide, in which kids learn to use the three-magnification microscope by performing experiments. It’s a must-have for young science lovers. $129.99 at Amazon
Snap Circuits LIGHT Electronics Exploration Kit
Children can bring electronics to life with this light-themed Snap Circuits set that builds more than 175 projects. The set lets kids plug circuits into smartphones and tablets so they can see exactly how circuits react. $79.99 at Amazon