In a child’s mind, the natural world contains endless mysteries. Science-based STEM toys (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths) encourage curiosity and understanding. Challenging young minds to find answers to questions is fundamental to STEM development. Whether based in earth science, robotics, renewable energy sources, construction or looking out into the vast reaches of outer space, scientific learning starts early and lasts a lifetime.
STEM toys help kids associate science with fun, freedom and discovery. Whether it’s building complex, intricate structures or engineering a gadget from the ground up, STEM-focused play helps children connect learning and problem-solving with enjoyment and pride, whilst developing a child’s independence, creativity and ability to overcome challenges.
What sets STEM toys apart is their potential for encouraging creativity and critical thinking, open-ended and child-driven play.
5 key benefits of STEM & educational toys:
- Makes learning fun
- Teaches problem-solving skills
- Encourages critical thinking and creativity
- Improves coordination and motor skills
- Teaches analytical reasoning
If you’d like to offer your customers toys that provide all those benefits and are looking for a comprehensive range of STEM and educational toys for your store, make sure you come and visit Johnco Toys. With our large range of good quality, educational and STEM toys, we are able to offer you the leading range of STEM and educational toys.
Johnco Toys collaborate with the world’s most engaging, curiosity-building toy brands and pride themselves on their friendly, helpful customer service and care in their partnerships with local retailers.
Our award-winning brands include 4M, Plus-Plus, Johnco, Engino, Jaq Jaq Bird, Avenir, YBIKE and others.
We distribute everything from complex build-and-play robotics kits to science kits to creative, open-ended-play construction blocks. A child’s independence and ability to overcome challenges are intrinsic to their future growth and our comprehensive range of good quality STEM & educational toys encourage them to enjoy learning while they are having fun.
We believe the future belongs to the curious, so we are advocates for developing this engaged and inquisitive trait in children of all ages. For over 30 years we have proudly connected the world’s most engaging educational toy brands with Australia’s favourite toy retailers.
With our retail partners, we take this same hands-on approach to understanding the needs of their businesses and how we can engage, educate and develop more curious kids, together.
This article originally appeared in Edition 4 of The Toy Universe Magazine
