About STEAM Learning

Introducing your child to important STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Mathematics) concepts in a play setting early on has been proven to help them grasp complex concepts better later in life. (Lange, 2019)

Playing with STEAM activities not only teaches concepts and technical skills surrounding it but also helps children develop language and literacy skills along the way. STEAM activities can include building a gadget, solving a puzzle or programming a simple game.

Without a doubt, to cultivate a love of Science and Technology, playful and creative learning is the way to go!

 

Tools for Busy Parents and their Children

However, busy parents may find it difficult to find a toy, game or kit that keeps up with their children's learning across different STEM subjects.

 

Factors of Comparison

Here at Duck Learning, we sell only tried and tested kits and solutions to parents, educators and institutions all over Singapore. The kits listed in this list do not compromise on safety, efficacy of learning and fun.

We are recommending these tools/kits based on the following factors:

1. Topics Covered
2. Quality of Item
3. Quantity of Activities
4. Tech and Informational Support
5. Age Range
6. Price

So, here is a list of 5 recommended home kits focusing on Science and Technology!

 

Our Recommended Kits

(In no particular order)

1. LEGO Education STEAM Park

 

• Topics Covered
• General Topics: Early Science, Technology, Engineering, Art
• Example Concepts: Force, Motion, Probability, Distances, Balance, Predictions
  
  
• Quality of Item
• 5 out of 5 Stars
  Watch a video about the quality and safety tests LEGO® Duplo® bricks undergo - these high quality bricks are made to last generations!

• Quantity of Activities
• Unlimited creations with add-on Duplo® sets to spice things up every now and then

Here are some example activities and builds your child can make and learn from:

• Great Informational Support
• LEGO Education has structured projects available online for reference
  Click here to view the project tutorials
• Check out the official STEAM Park Youtube Playlist!
  It gives you ideas for the builds and concepts to share with your children
  
  
• Age Range: 4 - 7 years old
  
  
• Price: SGD 310.62 (including GST & 1 year local warranty)
  You can purchase this on our webstore
  https://ducklearning.com/products/lego-education-steam-park

 

 

2. LEGO Education WeDo 2.0

• Topics Covered
• General Topics Covered: Natural Sciences, Engineering, Programming, Mathematics
• Example Concepts: Motion, Robotics, Automation, Gears & Motors, Cycles, Interactions, Energy, Block-based Programming

• Quality of Item
• 5 out of 5 Stars
• Official kits used by international competitions like FIRST® LEGO® League and World Robotics Olympiad
  
  
• Quantity of Activities
• Unlimited creations and tutorials available online and at live workshops (Tip: Youtube has many unique tutorials for hours of fun!)
  
  

• Great Informational Support
  
• LEGO Education has structured projects and lessons available on the LEGO Education WeDo 2.0 App
  
  
• Age Range: 6 - 11 years old
   
  
• Price: SGD 364.87 (including GST & 2 years local warranty)
  You can purchase this on our webstore:
  https://ducklearning.com/products/lego-education-wedo-2-0-core-set
  

3. LEGO Education SPIKE™ Prime

• Topics Covered
• General Topics Covered: Natural Sciences, Engineering, Programming, Mathematics, Entrepreneurship
• Example Concepts: Motion, Robotics, Automation, Gears & Motors, Cycles, Interactions, Energy, Block-Based Programming, Python

• Quality of Item
• 5 out of 5 Stars
• Official kits used by international competitions like FIRST® LEGO® League and World Robotics Olympiad
  
  
• Quantity of Activities
• Unlimited creations and tutorials available online and at live workshops (Tip: Youtube has many unique tutorials for hours of fun!)

Here are some example activities and builds your child can make and learn from:

• Great Informational Support
  
• LEGO Education has structured projects and lessons available on the LEGO Education SPIKE™ Prime App
  
  
• Age Range: 6 - 11 years old
   
  
• Price: SGD 686.54 (including GST & 1 year local warranty)
  You can purchase this on our webstore:
  https://ducklearning.com/products/lego%C2%AE-education-spike%E2%84%A2-prime-core-set

4. Strawbees Coding & Robotics Kit

 

 

• Topics Covered
• General Topics Covered: Engineering, Art, Programming, Mathematics
• Example Concepts: Prototyping, Motion, Robotics, Automation, Block-Based Programming,

• Quality of Item
• 3 out of 5 Stars
• Economical option
  
  
• Quantity of Activities
• Unlimited creations and tutorials available online and at live workshops 
• Visit Strawbees' website for starter projects: https://learning.strawbees.com/

Here are some example activities and builds your child can make and learn from:

• Great Informational Support
  
• Everything you need is available on Strawbees' official website!
  
  
• Age Range: 6 - 15 years old
   
  
• Price: SGD 174.09 (including GST & 1 year local warranty)
  You can purchase this on our webstore:
  https://ducklearning.com/products/strawbees-coding-and-robotics-kit

 

5. Heebie Jeebies Clip Circuit Electrolab - 80 Electronic Experiments Kit (HJ-0080)

• Topics Covered
• General Topics Covered: Engineering, Physics
• Example Concepts: Prototyping, Circuitry, Building, Experimentation

• Quality of Item
• 3 out of 5 Stars
• Economical option
  
  
• Quantity of Activities
• Total of 80 set activities and more with your creativity!

Here are some example activities and builds your child can make and learn from:

• Age Range: 6 - 15 years old
   
  
• Price: SGD 42.90 (including GST)
  You can purchase this on our webstore:
  https://ducklearning.com/products/heebie-jeebies-clip-circuit-electrolab-80-electronic-experiments-kit
  
  

Special Mentions

• LEGO Education BricQ Motion (Learning Science with Sports Theme)
• Arduino Starter Kit (Physics and Engineering)