Top STEM Toys for 4 Year Olds

Little kids love to explore the world around them and discover how stuff works. STEM toys are perfect for pre-schoolers who are starting to ask lots of questions. Know a 4 year old who wants to know everything? Encourage this love for learning with a STEM gift from our ultimate list. From spaceship toys and bath time games to awesome science experiment kits, these are our top picks!

What exactly are STEM Toys?

S.T.E.M. is short for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics. STEM toys allow kids to experiment with these ideas and concepts in order to develop their skills – and they are super fun too!

How did we choose them?

Every STEM toy on our list is kid tested and approved, and all of the toys we recommend are high quality and from top brands. Our toys are age-appropriate and categorized accordingly, so there is no guessing whether or not they are above or below the child’s skill or interest level. 

Best STEM Toys for 4 Year Olds:

1. Talking Microscope
2. Stomp Rocket Jr. Glow – Shoot To Space!
3. Aqua Maze
4. Bath Time Marble Run – Splashy Fun!
5. Build Your Own Racing Car – 30+ Pieces
6. Smartmax Power Vehicles – Magnetic Construction
7. Play Foam 20 Pack – No Mess Fun!
8. DIY Robots
9. Rumble the Dino
10. Sparkleworks – Design & Drill

1 Talking Microscope – with 20 Amazing Slides ,  $59.99 $59.99

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The perfect first microscope

This interactive microscope is the perfect gift idea for 4-year-old scientists. It comes with 20 slides so you can investigate bugs, plants, and more–plus, press the buttons and the microscope will talk to you (voiced by Bindi Irwin)! With over 100 fun facts plus a quiz mode to test your knowledge, this is a brilliantly fun introduction to learning about life sciences. Endless hands-on fun for little investigators!

2 Stomp Rocket Jr. Glow – Shoot To Space! ,  $21.99 $21.99

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Blast off!

Looking for an awesome gift for active young astronauts? You need Stomp Rocket! Just stomp on the air-powered launch pad to send your rocket soaring above the neighborhood! This kid-powered toy is perfect for active outdoor play, and it glows in the dark, so it’s even more fun at night. It’s also a brilliant introduction to flight and other STEM concepts like action and reaction.

3 Aqua Maze – Water Marble Run ,  $39.99 $39.99

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Build 100 piece marble run with a watery twist!

From vertical drops and a vortex to spinners and spouts, this brilliant marble run is easy to build with over 100 sturdy pieces. Watch 20 buoyant marbles rush through the maze, the extra twists and turns keep the excitement moving! Have great fun learning the basic principles of physics with water and the inflatable mat provides a handy waterproof splash deck. Can be used with or withour water – sure to make a splash!

4 Bath Time Marble Run – Splashy Fun! ,  $19.99 $19.99

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Brilliant bath-time fun!

This bright, vibrant play set has a combination of colorful funnels, twisty bends and watery tracks, plus plastic marbles with happy smiling faces. The large pieces are easy to assemble and simply attach to the side of the bath or tiles with the suction cups. May result in an enthusiastic race to bath time!

5 Build Your Own Racing Car – 30+ Pieces ,  $39.99 $39.99

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A speedy STEM set

Ever wanted to build your own racecar? Now you can with this cool 30-piece set, which combines creativity and construction. Use the working drill to fix everything in place – and the bolts are easily removable, so nothing is permanent! Mix and match pieces to build endless versions. An excellent gift idea for four-year-old mechanics and engineers!

6 Smartmax Power Vehicles – Magnetic Construction ,  $49.99 $49.99

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Discover the wonders of magnets

Magnets are always tons of fun! This cool 26-piece STEM set introduces children to the magic of magnetism. Use the magnet rods as the base to build a fleet of vehicles, including a forklift, pick-up truck, and firetruck. Simply click the wheels and other attachments into place on the bars. Once the building is done, kids can bring their creations to life with a little imagination and some fun car noises. Vroom vroom!

7 Play Foam 20 Pack – No Mess Fun! ,  $29.99 $29.99

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Sculpt away!

Looking for a mess-free alternative to modeling clay for a little maker? This collection of play foam fits the bill! Each box contains 20 pods with eight colors (four of which are sparkly!) for kids to mix and shape. Best of all, Play Foam is totally mess-free – it doesn’t stick to hands, clothes, or the carpet. Nor does it dry out, so it can be used again and again. Fantastic fun!

8 DIY Robots – Wooden 53-Piece Set ,  $29.99 $29.99

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Build three awesome robots!

Using the handy wooden screwdriver, simply follow the illustrated instructions to assemble three cheeky 6″ robots. The colorful droids can be rolled along on rubber lined wheels and are completed with silver and copper detailing. Then mix and match the parts to create your own cool designs. Riveting!

9 Rumble the Dinosaur – Coding Play ,  $49.99 $49.99

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Give your dinosaurs a roaring adventure!

This fun and easy-to-use 23 piece set is the perfect introduction to the concept of coding. Simply press the arrows on your spiky dinosaur’s back in a sequence to make him go forward, backwards and turn – easy! Follow the included coding storybook to send Rumble to play hide and seek, make him crash into boulders launched from the volcano, or roar and back up by pressing his nose – the possibilities are endless! Switch to play mode to feed, pet and take care of him. The ultimate gift for four-year-old tech genuises!

10 Sparkleworks – Design & Drill ,  $49.99 $49.99

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Great for building motor skills

Power up imaginations with this creative design-and-drill set! Kids can drill colorful patterns into the light-up design board, then flip the switch to light their masterpieces up. Even cooler: the set reacts to sound, and the lights can ‘dance’ to music! This kit comes complete with 60 colored plastic bolts, a translucent power drill with LED light, and 12 designs to try in the activity board. Brilliant!

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