Kids want all want cool tech gifts for Christmas, right? I want to them to be learning and not just zoning out though. I’ve polled my friends and family and come up with this list of highly-beloved cool tech gifts that bring STEM learning right into the hands of your kiddo!
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Snap Circuts
For kids that love hands-on learning, this is the perfect gift! There are a lot of different Snap Circuits sets available and they’re all pretty awesome for kids ages 8+. The sets allow kids to snap together different circuits and discover all kinds of possibilities. My kids will literally play with this STEM toy for hours, both using the instruction modules and exploring to make their own discoveries.
Osmo Genius Kit for iPad or Kindle Fire Tablet
The Osmo Genius Kit for Fire Tablet (Amazon Exclusive)
Let’s Start Coding
This Let’s Start Coding: Base Coding Kit for Kids
Virtual Reality Starter Pack
This one looks pretty low tech, right? It’s actually really cool! the classic 3D View-Master has been around for 75 years, but now it’s been redesigned with the latest technology. With it’s retro vibe, this View-Master Virtual Reality Starter Pack
Star Wars Inventor Kit
I know one ten year old (and his father!) who would just love to find this Star Wars Droid Inventor Kit
Since we’re taking about cool tech toys for kids, you might also like to check out this post about teaching kids Internet safety, which is so important!
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Shanna Uptergrove says
November 8, 2018 at 5:24 pmVirtual Reality Starter Pack! It looks so much like the things we had when we were younger and I know my sister and I LOVED them!!
Stephanie H. says
November 12, 2018 at 2:18 pmI would say the Osmo Genius Kit for iPad or Kindle Fire Tablet. It reminds me of some color forms I had played with when I was little. My daughter would have fun with these on her tablet.
June S. says
November 12, 2018 at 7:07 pmI like this item listed above the most; Osmo Genius Kit for iPad or Kindle Fire Tablet
The Osmo Genius Kit for Fire Tablet (Amazon Exclusive)and the Osmo Genius Kit for iPad are recommend for kids ages 5-12. These award winning games make math, spelling – even geometry fun! Please note that this is just the Osmo Kit and does not include an iPad or Kindle FireTablet. Link to pinterest share; https://www.pinterest.com/momo1401/giveaway-board-2/
Shelly Taylor says
November 12, 2018 at 11:18 pmLet’s start coding looks cool!
Ang Paris says
November 13, 2018 at 8:09 amSUCH a great choice! Good luck!
Cindy B says
November 13, 2018 at 5:43 amI like the Star Wars Inventor Kit and I would gift it to our youngest grandson.
MICHAEL CHEVILLOT says
November 13, 2018 at 8:31 amThe Star Wars Inventor Kit looks like a lot of fun. Who doesn’t want an R2D2?? They all look like a lot of fun. After R2D2, my second choice would be the Let’s Start Coding Kit.
Leslie says
November 19, 2018 at 12:08 pmThe Star Wars Inventor Kit looks perfect for my son and granddaughter to share.
Sandra Watts says
November 19, 2018 at 3:24 pmI would choose the Virtual Reality Starter Pack. That does look pretty cool.
Marilyn Nawara says
November 21, 2018 at 7:58 amI would LOVE to get the Star Wars Inventor Kit for my granddaughter.
Christi says
November 21, 2018 at 11:54 pmThe Star Wars programmable for my grandson would be great.
Amy Stonger says
November 28, 2018 at 2:19 pmmy son would love the Star Wars Inventor Kit.
Barrie says
December 3, 2018 at 9:08 amI love the coding kit. let’s be honest…they’ll probably start teaching it in kindergarten soon.LOL. Anyhoo, I would gift this to my niece.
Heidi Fry says
December 3, 2018 at 9:29 amI think my kids would love the Osmo Genius Kit!
Elaine G says
December 3, 2018 at 9:36 amI like the Star Wars Inventor Kit. My nephew would love that.
Ellen C says
December 3, 2018 at 9:56 amThe Osmo Genuis Kit….my grandson would love this!
Kandace says
December 3, 2018 at 9:58 amLet’s Start Coding! My daughter would love this.
shelly peterson says
December 3, 2018 at 10:23 amI like the Snap Circuits SCL-175 Lights Electronics Exploration Kit for my grandson.
Phyllis says
December 3, 2018 at 10:30 amLove the coding kit
Jeanna says
December 3, 2018 at 11:13 amI like the Virtual Reality Starter Pack! I would purchase this for my son!
Lori Williams says
December 3, 2018 at 12:37 pmI would love t9 get the view master virtual reality for my granddaughter. She would enjoy it so much$
Sara Zielinski says
December 3, 2018 at 1:25 pmI like the snap circuits set the best.
Jackie says
December 3, 2018 at 4:41 pmOne of my favorite christmas gifts as a kid was a view master. I think the View-Master Virtual Reality Starter Pack looks pretty awesome!
Deanna Marissa says
December 3, 2018 at 5:39 pmThe most gift for kids I like is Osmo Genius Kit for iPad. I would love it for my kids.
Deborah W. says
December 3, 2018 at 8:04 pmMy granddaughter would love the Star Wars inventor kit. she would have a great time with it.D
Sue D says
December 3, 2018 at 10:09 pmI like the Snap Circuits for my grandsons.
ARLINDa says
December 4, 2018 at 12:32 amI like the coding one
Abigail says
December 4, 2018 at 9:11 amMy son would absolutely love the Star Wars Inventor Kit!
Sherry Wooten says
December 4, 2018 at 10:25 amThe Star Wars Inventor Kit looks totally awesome. I would get it for my teenage boys but truth be told I would probably have as much if not more fun with it 🙂
Danielle says
December 4, 2018 at 11:06 amThey are all AWESOME !
I would love to give my granddaughter the ‘Snap Circuit’.
Looks like so much fun, I think I would enjoy it much as she would!
Thank You!
Denise says
December 4, 2018 at 5:09 pmThe Osmo Genius kit would be my choice! It’s perfect for my smarter-than-average granddaughter.
Nidhi Chauhan says
December 5, 2018 at 10:52 pmOsmo genius kit for my son.
Nancy Shaw says
December 6, 2018 at 2:30 am@Beginng Coding for my granddaughter Claire..
Mary Gardner says
December 6, 2018 at 12:30 pmI like the Star Wars Inventor Kit and I would love to get it for my grandson.
erin N says
December 6, 2018 at 3:15 pmAwesome! I would absolutely LOVe to give my nephew The Osmo Genius kit! Merry Christmas to you and your family!
AD says
December 6, 2018 at 10:52 pmI really like the Star Wars Droid Inventor Kit; I know one kid and one big kid who would go crazy for this!
Lindsey says
December 7, 2018 at 1:48 pmI’d get the Asus chromebook for myself!
Stephanie H. says
December 7, 2018 at 2:58 pmI would buy the Star Wars kit for my daughter because it sounds like a lot of fun.
D.B. says
December 7, 2018 at 3:53 pmI like the Virtual Reality Starter Pack. I would get it for my grandchildren.
Sandy says
December 7, 2018 at 4:07 pmKindle Fire HD 10. I would donate it to a special Needs Elementary School in Baltimore City
Catherine Robichaud says
December 7, 2018 at 4:07 pmThe Star Wars Inventor Kit would be perfect for my grandson and my son. I can see them having hours of fun doing this.
Linda says
December 7, 2018 at 4:37 pmI like the Osmo Genius Kit for my grandkids.
Leslie says
December 7, 2018 at 5:50 pmA kindle fire would be perfect for me.
Chelsea F says
December 8, 2018 at 1:13 pmThe beginner coding one sounds cool.
Lauryn R says
December 8, 2018 at 8:07 pmI would love to get the Star Wars Droid Inventor Kit! It would definitely be for my son, he would love it!
Amy says
December 8, 2018 at 11:19 pmDefinitely the Kindle for my granddaughters!
linda says
December 9, 2018 at 10:27 amMy Grand .kids would love all of these ,thanks
Amary Chapman says
December 9, 2018 at 12:24 pmThe Kindle fire. I use mine constantly and fear it’ll soon need to be replaced
Ronald Gagnon says
December 9, 2018 at 1:04 pmA smartphone for my 90 year old mother…but she is scared of them
Stephanie M Henson says
December 9, 2018 at 7:01 pmMy son just dropped his in the toilet, I need this!!!
Germaine Harrison says
December 9, 2018 at 9:40 pmI would like to buy the Star Wars Inventor Kit for my son who is a big star wars fan.
wendy hutton says
December 10, 2018 at 10:18 amI like the snap circuits toys and would love them for my great nephews
Maria Robinson says
December 10, 2018 at 10:18 amIt’s a tough choice to pick one but I’d have t go with Star Wars Inventor Kit, just because I love Star Wars (the older ones anyway)
Lyndsey r. says
December 11, 2018 at 11:43 amI would have to say the the Osmo Genuis Kit. Looks like a lot of fun!
Laura says
December 11, 2018 at 5:09 pmThe Star Wars Inventor Kit is my favorite! My husband and son would love it!
Casey Garvey says
December 11, 2018 at 8:29 pmId love to buy the virtual starter reality set for my step son Hunter.
cindy says
December 12, 2018 at 8:23 amstar wars gift
April says
December 12, 2018 at 11:36 amLove the coding kit! Educational and fun!
Tina W says
December 12, 2018 at 6:27 pmThe virtual reality kit looks like something my nephew would love.
Cassandra D says
December 13, 2018 at 10:56 pmThe Star Wars Inventor Kit for my little cousin.
Christina Almond says
December 15, 2018 at 2:34 amI would love the Osmo Genius Kit for iPad for my best friend’s twin girls! They’re always on the iPad so it would be a nice way to ensure they’re engrossed into educational activities during “tech time!”
Jess F. says
December 15, 2018 at 9:07 amthe kindle for myself!