STEM toys is a new trend that’s not going away anytime soon. For those of you of have never heard of STEM, it is an acronym for science, technology, engineering and math. The reason STEM toys are so popular and only gaining more and more popularity is because they teach kids about these aforementioned subjects in a way that is fun and with no-pressure or stress whatsoever. A great way to introduce your kids to STEM toys is with Circuit Scribe’s kits.
Circuit Scribe is a company that created a pen that writes with conductive silver ink. This means that you can write with the pen and create a circuit! Using the pen is simple: just draw a line with the pen -the ink is non-toxic. Then, place the battery and the modules around it to form a circuit.
We received the Maker Kit for review and my almost-ten-year-old daughter loved it. It took a few minutes to figure out how it all works but once we got it going it was really fun to experiment with the circuit. The Maker Kit ($79.99) is recommended for age 8 and up. My 7.5 year old son wasn’t really interested until we were able to get the lights to work. My daughter, however, was really into it. The kit comes with everything you need, including simple instructions with illustrations.
After we got the red light to turn on we tried using a paper clip as a conductor.
It worked!
Circuit Scribe offers a number of different kits at various price points that make perfect holiday gifts if you want to get your kids into STEM. Click here to purchase the Maker Kit.
We’re excited to offer our readers a 15% off anything on the site . Use code MAVEN15 through November 21.
In addition, we’re happy to host a giveaway for a Maker Kit.
I was not compensated for this post. I received a sample.
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Senior Reviewer Maytal Wichman has also written for The Huffington Post. She has been living in New York City for fourteen years and holds a Bachelor’s Degree in English Literature as well as a Law Degree, but blogging is her true passion. Maytal is a stay-at-home mom to three kids (ages 9, 7 and 4) and loves finding great products that make her family’s life easier.
Tabathia B says
I would give to my daughter
amanda whitley says
i would give this kit to my son, him and my husband love this type of stuff
Amber Cheras says
I would love to gift this to my niece. she could make so many fun pictures with this! perfect holiday gift!
Thomas Fuhrman says
I would love to use this with our students.
Jane says
The Maker Kit will be donated to the Toys for Tots, at the USMC (Marine Corp League) event in Queens
jeani b says
i would use this with my daughter and probably her best friend. we do a lot of fun projects together!
Lawanna says
Oh, this would be for the family — us and the kids (both old and young)
Heather L Webster says
I would love to give this to my children and use it with them. I have a son and daughter who LOVE science. This looks like an amazing STEM kit that I’d love for them to explore!
mami2jcn says
I would give it to my sons.
Nicole H says
My first grade daughter would love this!
Sonya Morris says
I would give this to my daughter.
Michelle Richardson says
I would love to use this kit with my first grade daughter and my first grade nephew!
charlene elswick says
I would give it to my son he would love this
beth says
I would give this to my niece.
Melissa Storms says
I think my so would really enjoy getting this for a gift.
Nicole Martin says
I would give it to my daughter… She would be thrilled to pieces!!
Kristi C says
I would give this to my son. He loves anything to do with science.
Glen Hough says
My boys would fight over this
Michelle C says
I would love to surprise my son with this! It looks perfect for him.
Tabitha Black says
My son would love this, I would probably use/give it to him!
Marty says
I’d put it away to save for my daughter when she’s a year or two older.
Sarah Sobocinski says
I would give this to my son.
Austin Baroudi says
I’d give this to my nephew! Thanks for the chance!
Taylor Closet says
I would use it with my daughter.
Alina R Hahn says
I would love to give this to my son – this is perfect for him.
Kate says
I would give this to my daughter. She would love it.
Will G says
I would give it to my family!
Sarah Gillespie says
I would give it to my friends son who is seven and currently designing his own video game. I think he would love it.
Renee Walters says
I would give this to my son! He would love it!
Rochel S says
I would give it to my son! He would really enjoy something like this!
Evans B says
I will give it to my girl. This would be a great learning project with her dad.
jan says
My grandson would enjoy this
Meghan says
My daughter would love it!