The National Parenting Product Awards provides these educational products and activities your STEAM/STEM child will love.
The Off Bits Loaderbit
Build three different models, using a variety of colorful nuts, bolts and unique connectors. An open-ended construction experience with endless opportunities for customization and personalization. Great for both solo and group play. $39.95, ages 8+, theoffbits.com

Magnetic Wonder Tiles – City Builder
From skyscrapers and shopping centers to windmills and bridges, kids can construct the city of their dreams with this 112-piece set. Includes translucent tiles that stick together from every side with built-in magnets, plus stairs, windows, a swing-open door…even a spinner for adding movement. You also get two chassis with real-rolling wheels for one-of-a-kind vehicles that bring hustle and bustle to any thriving city. $129, ages 3+, lakeshorelearning.com

National Geographic Ultimate Volcano Kit
Get three times the eruption powder, plus pop crystals that add exciting sound to your eruptions. This is a great hands-on experiment kit for any science fair or family activity. With an improved mold, better brush and more realistic paint colors, you can make a phenomenal, lifelike volcano. $16.99, ages 8+, various retailers.
Professor Maxwell’s VR Atlas
Become globe-trotters throughout this 144-page book as you discover famous landmarks, points of interest, man-made and natural wonders, cultures, languages and food from around the world. With 15 tangible projects and activities included, the 100+ piece kit will inspire kids to learn about their world. $69.99, ages 8+, abacusbrands.com

BâKIT Box
Combines baking with learning through fun, educational activity kits. Each kit includes all the ingredients you need to make delicious recipes, plus hands-on activities that explore science, history and culture. Perfect for a tasty learning adventure. $74.99, ages 3+, bakitbox.com

GeoSafari Jr. Rocknoculars
Junior geologists can take this on any adventure. Collect, examine and store rocks in the storage compartment, then extend the eyepiece and view your rocks under the 3x magnifier. $16.99, ages 4+, educationalinsights.com
First Crafts Pets Carnival Collage Sensory Craft Box
Bring creative fun to playtime with this unique set packed with beautifully illustrated crafts, colorful tactile materials to cut, paste and collage. Everything you need for endless creative projects—perfect for animal lovers. $34.99, ages 3+, barnesandnoble.com
SlideAscope
See how many symmetrical images you can create by sliding and rotating the tiles. The player with the most points at the end of the game wins. $39, ages 8+, simplyfun.com
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