Kids are most engaged when they’re having fun playing with toys. But toys aren’t just for fun; they also help develop your child’s potential. And if you want to help nurture your child’s full potential early on, you need to give them STEM toys to play with.

STEM stands for science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. It's all about problem solving, creativity, and exploration. So if you want your kids to learn these essential life skills as early as they can, give them STEM toys like jumbo building blocks. Building towers, playing pretend, getting creative with how they play, asking questions—these are telltale signs that your kids are already engaged in thinking with STEM concepts in mind.

There’s no denying that kids love to play, and it's during these play sessions that real development happens. But with all the different STEM toys being sold out there, how do you choose the right one for your child? If you’re in the market for STEM toys, this guide will help you in finding the best one for your child. Read on!

1-2 Years Old: Basic Motor skills and Sensory Discovery

At this age, toddlers are still slowly learning how to use their senses, so everything is a sensory experience to them. The best STEM toys for this age group are those that promote hand-eye coordination and fine motor skills. A great way to introduce early STEM concepts to your little ones is to give them extra large building blocks. They’re extra large, which means no choking hazards. Plus, they’re also great at teaching your kids early STEM concepts. Stacking extra large building blocks develops fine motor skills, spatial awareness, and coordination.

What To Look For:

Tactile textures and bright colors
Large, lightweight building blocks
Toys for grabbing, stacking, and knocking down

3-5 Years Old: early STEM concepts, creativity, cause and effect

Kids at this age have a more vivid imagination and are eager to learn and explore new concepts. Giving them STEM toys to teach them early science concepts and creative play. Who says playing is just for fun? Playing with STEM toys can greatly enhance their cognitive and social skills. Choose STEM toys that promote open ended play and experimentation to further boost your child's early development at this stage.

What to Look For:

Open-ended toys that can be played any way they want
Toys that help kids build basic shapes and patterns
Activities that let kids experiment and solve

6-8 Years Old: Problem solving, and Structured Play

By now, kids already have a solid foundation in early STEM concepts and are now ready for more than just the basics. It’s time to give them more complex toys that test their logic and problem-solving skills.

What to Look For:

Toys that promote planning and critical thinking
Toys that promote team play
Toys that promote critical thinking like logic based complex puzzles

9+ Years Old: Engineering and Design

Now that they’ve gone through the basics and got the fundamentals down, it’s time for older kids for more advanced STEM toys that challenge them and inspire deeper learning. At this stage in a child’s development, consider STEM toys that promote self-learning and experimentation.

What to Look For:

Modular toys that encourage customization
STEM toys that foster creativity and logic
Toys that evolve into larger, multi-functional projects

Biggo Blocks: The Toy That Grows With Your Child

These extra large building blocks aren’t just for fun; Biggo Blocks teaches important STEM concepts to your kids. Its extra large size and robust build ensure safety for your child no matter how young they are. And the best part? Biggo Blocks grows with your child. So whether they’re stacking blocks to build simple shapes, or getting creative with complex shapes and structures, Biggo Blocks is there every step of the way to impart important STEM concepts to your child as they grow older.

Start nurturing your child's development now with STEM toys from Biggo Blocks. Check out our assorted and solid color sets and see the endless ways your kids can play with jumbo blocks from Biggo Blocks.