When is it too young to focus on raising a scientist?
A 2-year-old might be a little bit of a stretch, but get this: they’re natural scientists anyway.
As any parent or daycare specialist will attest, their minds are curious as they poke, prod, test and taste everything in their world.
So why not play to their existing strengths?
Enter STEM gifts for 2 year olds that will satisfy a nearly insatiable thirst for exploration.
You probably know what STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths) stands for, and by looking at the list below, you’ll set some solid runway for your young one to take off.
So let’s check out the first.
Boon Bath Pipes
The pipes will never let you down. Boon Bath Pipes’ patented design will stop water from going anywhere but where it’s supposed to–in the tub. Put them together in a chain to stay organized and make sure you always have a clean one when you need it.
Build Your Own Musical Instruments
Quercetti’s Saxoflute is a fun, challenging, and creative musical instrument that kids can make with the ease of an origami puzzle, but with endless creativity. With 16 interconnecting tubes including a mouthpiece, trumpet end and twisting tubes, the Saxoflute is an inspiring and innovative instrument that will let your child write their own song as well as play their own creation.
CASSARO Waldorf Wooden Balance Rocker
Who said playtime has to be all about screens? Bring the outside in with our Wooden Rocking Play. Each toy is made from quality, durable, softwood and designed to be played with for years. They can be your kids’ new go-to when they’re creating their own games—and are just as much fun to watch, too.
Floating Bath Blocks
Get ready to go out of this world! With Floating Bath Blocks, your little one can build arches and crawl through them, create bridges and count the blocks to find out how much water they’ve collected. They’ll experiment with fractions and create patterns in the bath. Amaze your little one today with Floating Bath Blocks!
Foam Blocks
It’s bath time, but not just any old bath time – it’s Blockaroo time! These fun floating foam blocks make bath time educational and easy for parents and kids alike. Parents love Blockaroo blocks because they make bath time fun and it’s an experience kids look forward to. Children love them because they float, are easy to stack, and encourage imaginative play.
Goobi Junior 20 pc. Set- Magnetic Sticks and Balls
Your children will never get bored with this Magnetic Balls and Rods set. With the magnetic sticks and colourful balls, not only will they learn basic colours and shapes, but they can also build anything from flat objects to 3D buildings.
​Goobi Juniors 20 Piece Construction Set
Challenge your child’s imagination with Goobi’s magnetic building blocks. It’s never too early to start developing their creativity. Give them a set of 20 pieces with 12 plastic bars and 8 steel balls! With so many colours, they’ll have fun constructing complex 3D structures.
Guidecraft Grippies Builders
Grippies Build is a fun and intuitive introduction to engineering, with colourful blocks that stick to each other with a touch, and a soft surface for infants and toddlers. Guidecraft is a family-owned & operated company that has been making quality toys since the 1930s. With 25 stores nationwide, you can see, touch & feel our products before buying.
HABA Kullerbu Windmill Playset
Kullerbu is the perfect combination of wood and plastic parts and highlights the advantages of each material, making it a sturdy play system from HABA that will last for your child’s entire childhood.
Infantino Press and Play Blocks
Children play with blocks every day, and this is the perfect toy for helping them develop important skills. Learning about geometry and engineering is never this fun! The Press & Stay Sensory Block is a great gift for kids and parents alike. It’s everything they need for endless adventures in their bedrooms, kitchens, and playrooms.
​Jasonwell Aqua Magic Doodle Mat
Aqua Magic Doodle Mat is the best drawing mat for kids in 2022! This large-sized Doodle Mat is perfect for little hands to keep them entertained! It has neat letters printed on one side, which makes the perfect canvas for the smallest artist. Kids will grow up with this product and be able to take it with them anywhere. The Aqua Magic Doodle Mat is guaranteed to be the best-selling toy of this year!
​Kidtastic Dinosaur Toys
Snap-n-Learn Dinosaur Matching Game: Kids can’t resist these cute and colourful dinosaurs and you’ll love the variety and longevity of the toy! There’s so much to explore: 9 dinos with different colours and matching abilities, 3 ways to play, and a clear storage case that doubles as a convenient play mat. This is great for developing their skills, but also makes for a fun toy for adults!
LearnFun Strong Magnetic Building Block Set
What is PicassoTiles? PicassoTiles is a revolutionary creative building system for kids. It provides creative, imaginative fun for the whole family. With no limitations – it’s scalable to build as big as desired by adding more pieces to create the masterpiece. PicassoTiles are in colossal styles!
LEGO DUPLO Classic Deluxe Brick Box
LEGO Deluxe Brick Box is a complete play experience designed for the early years of development. With a modern design for the buildings, people and objects, it’s easy for parents and carers to share toddlers’ precious developmental milestones as they work together to build, create and imagine.
Lovevery The Block Set
A whole new world of creativity awaits with Lovevery’s heirloom-quality, science-based system of 70 pieces, created to unleash the potential of every child. This comprehensive set includes 18 colours, more than a dozen shapes, and a vast array of solid wood components including arches, wheels, bead threader, ramp, and more. With Lovevery’s block set, you can create anything – make your own creations or follow
MegaBloks
Don’t get stuck at the starting line of creativity! Start building your own world of creativity with Mega Bloks. With Mega Bloks, you can stack and explore your way to a better imagination and a healthy mind. Start building today with a portable, folding table that’s easy to build. Blocks are easily stored inside the table for on-the-go playtime. Build a town with a market, gas station, traffic light and more!
​MEIGO Building Blocks Set
The perfect way for little hands to learn about geometry, building blocks are a great toy that can both educate and entertain. Featuring different shapes and colours, the MEIGO Building Block Set includes all the pieces needed to build 3D structures. The perfect toy for keeping children entertained for hours, this set is the ultimate gift idea for kids.
Melissa & Doug Deluxe Pounding Bench Wooden Toy with Mallet
Our Pounding Bench Wooden Toy is the perfect first step for any child on their way to mastering colours. The pegs are easy to push in and out of the holes which will allow your child to name colours, learn about colours, and practice their fine motor skills. It’s not just a toy — it’s a path to success!