Educational toys that they will actually love are something we specialise in here at Wicked Uncle! Science and technology is fascinating to children, and it’s really important to encourage this love for learning by providing them with quality educational toys to really engage with. STEM toys for 8 year olds that allow them to experiment with ideas and concepts in order to develop their skills are very useful, but they have to be fun, too! The elves here at Wicked Uncle HQ have been testing and trying out various educational toys for boys and girls that they will both love and we have assembled this collection of the best STEM toys for 8 year olds that we think will be the most fun!
Top STEM Toys:
- Solar Explorer 6 in 1 Kit
- Dizzy Droid – 50 Piece STEM Set
- Wacky Jumping Robot – Rebotz
- Squishy Water Beads – Fun Science Lab & Storybook
- Robots in Motion – 116 piece Building Set
- Build a Volcano – Experiment Kit
- Engenius Contraptions – Perpetual Marble Run
- Wacky Skating Robot – Rebotz Build
- Stars & Planets Science Kit – Little Labs
- Hexbug Fire Ant – with Mini Remote Control
- Design & Drill Shark – Jawsome Fun!
- Robotics Hook Shot
1 Solar Explorer 6 in 1 Kit – Easy Build , £12.99 £12.99
Learn about solar power building fun mini robots that move.
This fun kit allows you to build your very own little robots powered by just the sun. A fun introduction to solar power and renewable energy, this easy to build kit has six moving robots powered by a solar panel. Everything is in the kit to build the different models, from a walking robot dog and solar plane to a fun boat or solar car. Or come up with your own design if you feel really creative, all powered up by simply sitting on the window-sill. Entertaining mini project to learn whilst having fun.
2 Dizzy Droid – 50 Piece STEM Set , £29.99 £29.99
Easily build a robot with motor, gears & moving parts
Perfect for kids that are keen on construction, this clever STEM set contains 50 chunky plastic pieces. Follow the illustrated instructions as you easily assemble your own robot with colourful gears and an integrated motor! Turn him on and watch in wonder as he rolls across the floor on his blue wheels, with his arms and head spinning round and round. An action-packed introduction to early engineering concepts.
3 Wacky Jumping Robot – Rebotz Build , £9.99 £9.99
Easily assemble a funny 15cm hopping robot
Meet Pogo, the wacky motorized jumping robot! Easy to assemble, simply click together the 8 sturdy pieces to reveal the 15cm figure, then complete his legs with springy rubber bands. Decorate with the included stickers, turn him on and watch in wonder as he hops up and down! Just like pistons, his rotating legs propel him forward. A simple STEM kit for little learners.
4 Squishy Water Beads – Fun Science Lab & Storybook , £21.99 £21.99
Ten fun experiments to make!
STEM science kit to carry out ten water-bead activities and experiments. This fun immersive play and learning set introduces children to science and sensory play in an interactive way. Follow the 36-page illustrated storybook, learning about solids and liquids with fascinating water beads. Carry out ten fun experiments with the simple step-by-step instructions – make a scented mini mood lamp, squishy stress ball and soothing sensory bottle.
5 Robots in Motion – 116 piece Building Set , £54.99 £54.99
Build moving robots that twist, turn and even transform into vehicles!
This colourful 116-piece robotics building set includes special components for designing and building robots that move and transform. Follow along with the included STEM activity guide to build with large chunky pieces using the interactive gears, axles, arms, wheels, rolling treads and even spinning eyes! Spark your little inventor’s imagination to design their own robo-creation, boosting early engineering and critical thinking skills.
6 Build a Volcano – Experiment Kit , £16.99 £16.99
Build & decorate your own volcano
Build your own functioning model volcano with this classic STEM kit. With the detailed instructions to guide you, use the Plaster of Paris to cover the sturdy base structure, rigging up the eruption mechanism with the tubing provided. Decorate your creation with paints, leave to dry and then combine non-hazardous materials to create a chemical reaction of flowing ‘lava’!
7 Engenius Contraptions – Perpetual Marble Run , £29.99 £29.99
Fun to build, mesmerising to watch
Winner of Gift of the Year 2019, this brilliant marble run is a flat-pack that 8 year olds can assemble themselves. Made of plywood, kids just need to follow the simple set of pictures to push-fit them together, with a build time of 1-2 hours. Once the the spiral run and zig-zag are assembled the electric motor is added. The marbles are raised to the top of the lift, descend down the spiral then down the zig-zag track, then taken back up to the spiral to start all over again! This kit helps aspiring engineers develop their logical reasoning, concentration, and spatial insight.
8 Wacky Skating Robot – Rebotz Build , £9.99 £9.99
Easily assemble a funny 12cm skateboarding robot
Clever 16-piece kit to create a cool robot that propels himself along.
Meet Halfpipe, the wacky motorized skateboarding robot! Easy to assemble, simply click together the 13 sturdy pieces to reveal the 12cm figure. Decorate with the included stickers, then turn him on and watch in wonder as his arms spin around! The umbrella and broom in his hands propel him forwards on his blue skateboard, wiggling from side to side as he goes. A simple STEM kit, great for introducing engineering concepts.
Meet Halfpipe, the wacky motorized skateboarding robot! Easy to assemble, simply click together the 13 sturdy pieces to reveal the 12cm figure. Decorate with the included stickers, then turn him on and watch in wonder as his arms spin around! The umbrella and broom in his hands propel him forwards on his blue skateboard, wiggling from side to side as he goes. A simple STEM kit, great for introducing engineering concepts.
9 Stars & Planets Science Kit – Little Labs , £19.99 £19.99
Learn all about the solar system
Construct a solar system and conduct experiments to learn about the stars and planets.
Do plants grow on other planets? Why does the moon have a face? The answers to these questions and many more can all be found in this inspiring kit with easy hands-on experiments. Great way to learn all about outer space and have fun investigating the solar system.
Do plants grow on other planets? Why does the moon have a face? The answers to these questions and many more can all be found in this inspiring kit with easy hands-on experiments. Great way to learn all about outer space and have fun investigating the solar system.
10 Hexbug Fire Ant – with Mini Remote Control , £16.99 £16.99
Speedy 6cm robotic creepy-crawly
Scuttling 6cm glow insect with surprising agility – remote-controlled for maximum fun!
This high-energy 6cm robotic creature darts this way and that, his red light glowing and startling anyone he comes across! Easy to operate and super-agile thanks to his 6-wheel drive system, simply use the mini remote control to guide him through obstacles. This awesome gadget from the micro robotic creatures Hexbug range is sure to bring hours of mischievous fun!
This high-energy 6cm robotic creature darts this way and that, his red light glowing and startling anyone he comes across! Easy to operate and super-agile thanks to his 6-wheel drive system, simply use the mini remote control to guide him through obstacles. This awesome gadget from the micro robotic creatures Hexbug range is sure to bring hours of mischievous fun!
11 Design & Drill Shark – Jawsome Fun! , £16.99 £16.99
Easy-build STEM kit
Colourful construction set with an 6-inch Shark and handy toy screwdriver.
This awesome set combines creativity and construction as you build your very own shark friend! Snap together the sturdy pieces to assemble your shark, then use the chunky screwdriver to add eight colourful bolts including his eyes. With moving tail-fin and chomping jaw, perfect for imaginative play with built-in wheels.
This awesome set combines creativity and construction as you build your very own shark friend! Snap together the sturdy pieces to assemble your shark, then use the chunky screwdriver to add eight colourful bolts including his eyes. With moving tail-fin and chomping jaw, perfect for imaginative play with built-in wheels.
12 Robotics Hook Shot , £29.99 £29.99
Get hands-on with physics and engineering
This incredible 250-piece construction kit is easy to assemble and requires no batteries or wires. Simply follow the instructions in the 62-page manual to build the 38cm model, then turn the handle to watch it in motion! The mechanism fires balls up and around a loop, then back into the hopper to be launched again. Featuring two alternative builds, eight ping-pong style balls and full colour illustrations, this set is a sure-fire winner.
