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With so many kids spending so much time indoors now, it’s more important than ever to give them toys that will enrich their minds as they play. While shape sorters, LEGO sets, K’Nex, and classic chemistry kits have always been entertaining ways to introduce kids to STEM concepts, there are plenty more options out there that offer truly unique experiences. Each of the toys below is guaranteed to pull a child’s eyes away from their screens and into a new world of thoughtful playtime.
1. Fisher-Price Laugh & Learn Smart Stages Piggy Bank; $15
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Every kid gets a piggy bank eventually, but before they start saving, it helps if they know how to count first. This cute Fisher-Price piggy bank doesn’t just count the 10 colorful coins it comes with, it also has entertaining sounds and songs about counting and colors to stimulate and educate infant and toddler minds. It s suitable for ages 6 months to 3 years.
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In recent years, most educators would agree that open-ended playtime activities and the ability to scale up in complexity as a child grows older are useful rules of thumb when deciding which STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) toys to purchase.