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STEM toys: Building brains through play

Despite gravity, your kids may find these educational STEM toys impossible to put down! By combining fun, creative play with the promotion of science, technology, engineering and mathematics learning, our affordable STEM toys are designed to engage children of all ages.

Play smarter with STEM toys for kids

Turning playtime into brain time is easy with our range of STEM toys. By supporting experimentation, exploration and problem-solving, you can help fuel your kid’s future and prepare them for lifelong learning – all while playing and having fun! 

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A DUKTIG toy cash register in the childrens room
Close-up of DUKTIG play kitchen with two pots full of DUKTIG vegetables, utensils hanging in the back.
Shot taken from within blue DVÄRGMÅS play tunnel, with a child crawling out of the back end of it.
A multicolour UPPSTÅ building beakers
Close-up of colourful SANDBI rattle, soft toy and musical toy on top of SANDBI play mat.
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IKEA Named Best in STEM Retailer

IKEA is proud to be recognized as a Best in STEM retailer, with 50 toys now officially STEM.org authenticated. Each one thoughtfully designed to turn playtime into learning time. Leading the way is our new MAJBAGGE toy family which is made to spark curiosity, encourage exploration, and inspire every little scientist and adventurer.

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A green/orange MAJBAGGE monocular
A green/orange MAJBAGGE 3-piece nature exploration set
A green/orange MAJBAGGE hand-powered LED torch

STEM toys for kids of all ages

Whether you’re looking for STEM toys for toddlers, infants or older children, check out some of these innovative toys for tinkerers of all ages. 

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STEM-powered play: Toys in action

Need evidence? That’s very scientific of you! See how kids enjoy a fun, hands-on learning experience with our STEM toys. 

A LILLABO 45-piece train set with rail
A multicolour UPPSTÅ toy hammering block
A multicolour UNDERHÅLLA abacus
Close-up of a little child playing with hand puppets, a bright green crocodile to the left and an orange tiger to the right.
A birch DUKTIG play kitchen

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STEM toys spark curiosity through play

STEM toys for kids are a great way to help children of all ages learn important skills for the future by doing exactly what kids love doing most: playing! Through hands-on play, kids encounter problem-solving, critical thinking scenarios that provide important science, technology, engineering and math lessons.

There are many ways curious kids can build their brains and expand their horizons with STEM toys. Examples of STEM-based play in action include doing a simple experiment using science toys for kids or learning how to count by running a pretend store with a toy cash register. By learning to invent, explore and discover, STEM toys can help children grow into lifelong learners.