[2023] How to choose STEM toys in Hong Kong? 5 fun Chinese STEAM toys recommended
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There are many ways to play with children, why not try "Parent-child Exploration of STEM Toys"! Many parents will ask what is STEM? How to choose STEM toys or teaching aids? This means that although most parents agree with STEM, they do not know how to start exposing their children to STEM.
Everyone will often go to Toysrus Toys R Us to see toys, or choose from HKTVmall online, but how do you actually choose?
Frankly speaking, the original meaning of STEM education is "learning while playing". Starting from playing with STEM toys, STEM science experiments, and hands-on STEAM play is the best way to develop STEM education!
Therefore, Tongle Gaofei has selected 5 latest STEM game toys for everyone, STEAM games with detailed instructions and learning objectives, and STEM toys suitable for parents and children to explore together. The article will introduce the characteristics and gameplay of these toys, show you the educational value of STEM toys, and use 1-5 stars to indicate the difficulty level!
Ready to play STEM together?
What is STEM? How is it different from ordinary toys?
5 STEM toys for parents and children to play together
- Hape E3034 Science Physics Experiment 💡 Optical STEAM Toys
- B.Duck creative education STEM track ball building block toys 🎾 (52 pieces)
- Hape E0511 Big-Eyed Monster Mathematical Balance⚖️STEAM Toys
- Kidrise children's microscope 🔬STEAM science experiment 🥼 (upgraded version with specimen)
- Kidrise Science🛰️STEAM Children's Astronomy Stargazing Telescope🔭 (Standard Edition)
What is STEM education?
STEAM education is an educational trend from the United States, which literally means Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathmatics.
In recent years, Hong Kong has begun to promote the STEM education policy. If you want to be concise, what is STEAM? It is a teaching method based on "inquiry" and emphasizing the spirit of "integration", which is STEAM.
How to choose STEM toys or teaching aids for children?
When parents or teachers choose toys, in addition to the brand and price, they should also pay attention to whether the design of the toy itself has achieved the effect of STEAM education. Here are 5 key points:
- Have the elements to stimulate children to "explore"
- No fixed gameplay, no gender differences
- Real implementation of "learning while playing"
- Parents can join in the fun too
- Emphasize hands-on, cultivate aesthetics and creativity
[2023] 5 super easy-to-use STEAM toys recommended
Finally got to the point! What kind of toys help children learn? Which toys not only attract children, but also adults want to play with them?
Here are five of the best STEAM toys for adults and children to play together!
1. Hape E3034 Science Physics Experiment 💡 Optical STEAM Toys
Eight experiments take you to explore the colorful optical world together. An absolute favorite for little scientists and inventors!
Explore the science of optics and the world of light with these eight sets of experiments (including: Camera Obscura, Optical Lab, Vision Cone, Periscope, Rotating Kaleidoscope, Vision Pendulum, 3D Glasses, Infinity Mirror ). Perfect for young scientists and inventors!
Video introduction:
STEM features at a glance:
- STEM Difficulty: ★★★
- Applicable age: over 4 years old
- Material: plywood, beech
- Package size: 30 x 10 x 24 cm
- Number of products: 54
2. B.Duck creative education STEM track ball building block toys 🎾 (52 pieces)
B.Duck baby STEM Variety Slide Rolling Ball Toy can build thousands of different tracks for children, such as super high slides, super long ramps, and rotating ramps.
Let children build from small projects, and piece together different shapes according to their own way. Art comes from imagination; start a colorful childhood, with considerate functions, and cultivate a good habit of actively tidying up toys.
STEM features:
- STEM Difficulty: ★★
- Suitable for 3 years old and above
- Material: ABS plastic
- Package size: 25.5 x 19 x 11.5cm
- Number of products: 52
3. Hape E0511 Big Eyed Monster Mathematical Balance ⚖️STEAM Toys
By adding and subtracting codes until the balance is balanced, learn basic mathematical operations, understand the concept of "weight", recognize basic numbers from 1 to 10 , and master the logic of large and small and balance perception.
Through the pattern prompts on the level, put it on the balance to keep the balance, so as to exercise the baby's ability to recognize numbers.
Video introduction:
STEM features:
- STEM Difficulty: ★★
- Suitable for 3 years old and above
- Material: wood plywood, metal
- Package size: 30 x 24 x 10 cm
- Number of products: 22
4. Kidrise children's microscope 🔬STEAM science experiment 🥼 (upgraded version with specimen)
Buy our Hong Kong STEAM children's microscope 📵, it also includes 12 specimens for scientific experiments, to cultivate children's interest in biological science experiments
Become a little experimenter, 1200 times microscope , developed for young children, to satisfy children's curiosity about the microscopic world, whether it is microorganisms, parasites, animal or plant cells can be observed.
STEM features:
- STEM Difficulty: ★★
- Applicable age: over 4 years old
- Materials: 12 specimens, scientific packaging box
- Package size: 22.5cm X 12cm X 7cm
- Optical system: Refractive
- Magnification: 100X 400X 1200X
5. Kidrise Science🛰️STEAM Children's Astronomy Stargazing Telescope🔭 (Standard Edition)
In order to satisfy children's curiosity about the unknown universe and astronomy, Kidrise is now launching an upgraded version of the highly cost-effective STEM children's astronomical telescope, together with the H20 eyepiece, H6 moonscope, zenith mirror, and compass, to uncover the mysteries of the universe.
Let children develop the habit of solving problems by themselves. Unlike ordinary children's telescopes, our toy focuses on the light, bright and clear, and the details are clear at a glance, giving the whole universe to children.
STEM features:
- STEM Difficulty: ★★★
- Suitable for 3 years old and above
- Materials: Eyepiece 20X, Eyepiece 30X, Eyepiece 40X, Zenith Mirror, Starfinder / Bracket, Rotating Bracket 39.5cm
- Package size: 42.5cm X 22cm X 9.5cm
- Material: ABS plastic
- Lens Material: Optical Glass
Summarize
To welcome the STEM era, toys are not only the function of accompanying children, but also the most important companions for learning! I hope you enjoy today's STEM selection. If you learn more about STEM, or have other ideas about STEM, welcome to share with everyone on Kidrise Facebook !
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