STEM TO GO!

Kits are supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by the Missouri State Library, a division of the Office of the Secretary of State.

Coding

Robotics and Coding

Interest Grade: PK - 3

The world of coding continues to expand every day. This kit is full of fun facts about robots, computers, x-rays and other cool technology and inventions. Kids will get active with the interactive coding games that keeps bodies busy while brains gain valuable practice in sequencing, decision making and following commands just like a computer.

Electronics, Coding, and Bots

Interest Grade: 4+

Kick start your study of electronics with our book featuring step by step instructions. Kids learn early coding with Artie the programmable robot that draws whatever you code on any sheet of paper. Use Snap Circuits to enjoy hours of educational fun while learning about electronics and circuits with hands-on manipulatives and easy-to-follow activity guides.

Engineering

Building and Design

Interest Grade: 4+

Dive into a behind-the-bricks look at the beloved LEGO toy with this hands-on STEAM kit. Kids can take what they learned in the world of LEGO engineering and apply it to the KEVA Brain Builders and City Engineer sets which give you the tools to design and build creations to solve challenges.

Construction and Building

Interest Grade: PK - 3

This Engineering focused STEAM kit encourages young readers to become interested in construction and engineering while they are still learning basic life skills. This fun reader following a ninja visiting a construction site, paired with construction blocks can keep little ones happy and busy while channeling their inner engineers.

Engineering Gears and Mazes

Interest Grade: 2+

Hands on crafts, rolling marble gravity mazes, and machines that move, the Engineering Gears and Mazes kit has all the enrichment a future engineer could need. WIth open ended play and building options, these items help kids learn and build STEM skills like critical thinking through trial and error. Colorful pieces help keep kids engaged and drive imaginative thinking. Get the ball rolling and the gears cranking with this great kit.

Explore Circuits

Interest Grade: 4+

Play and learn with this circuits kit. Develop problem solving , cause and effect, and logic skills in this addictive marble circuits game or learn the fundamentals of circuitry with this imaginative play set made to teach key engineering and design principles. Wrap it all together with a look at 101 incredible technology facts that every kid should know.

Machines and Contraptions

Interest Grade: 4+

Young thinkers explore the ideas of Leonardo Da Vinci through his notebook sketches, showing how his ideas foreshadowed modern inventions. Students construct, examine and explain simple machines to develop a deeper understanding of how they make work easier. KEVA planks build an early understanding of proportion and balance, while teaching basic principles of physics and engineering.

Mechanical Advantage

Interest Level: Grade 4+

Explore the basics of mechanical advantage with the STEM focused kit exploring wheels, axles, pulleys, levers, and more. Introduce kids and keep them engaged in physics and engineering with this great kit.

STEM in Motion

Interest Level: Grade 1+

Have loads of fun with this kit focused on making exploring STEM fun. Whether you're looking to play with gravity with the marble run, examine engineering movement and force, or explore physics application with the roller coaster challenge this kit has you covered. Don't miss the chance to explore physics of motion with Wile E. Coyote.

Mathematics

Estimation and Patterns

Interest Grade: 4+

Kids practice place value, estimation and operation concepts with a 1,000 piece centimeter cubes set helping them visualize quantities with ease. The 120 Activity Mat immerses kids into number concepts through 120 and teaches place value and number patterns. Penworthy Prebound Books support estimation and visualization in a high-interest manner.

Learn to Measure

Interest Grade PK-3

Science, technology, engineering, and math all require precision, this kit kickstarts learning about the basics of measuring. Mass, length, volume, and fractional relationships are all introduced in this early introduction to measuring.

Math Games

This math focused STEAM kit helps make math fun with two games to test children’s knowledge of addition, subtraction, and more. Children will have math ontheir minds with this entertaining kit that brings math to life like you've never seen before.

Money, Math and Economics

Interest Grade: PK-3

The Money, Math & Economics Kit introduces the concept of money recognition, money management and math skills using play money in a hands-on play environment. The kit encourages interactive play to help children buy, sell and learn the value of money and teach basic financial literacy concepts. The Penworthy Prebound book explains in simple language and with colorful graphics basic laws of supply and demand.

Shape of Things

 

Interest Grade: PK-3

Drive learning about shapes in 2D and 3D with this kit. Play with large plastic shapes, draw two dimensional shapes and build both flat and three dimensional shapes across this kit's activities. Supplement this engaging tactile learning experience with a great book A Trapezoid Is Not A Dinosaur.

Lace, Stack, and Sort

 

Interest Grade: PK-3

Help preschoolers explore colors, shapes, organization, fine motor skills and more with this kit.

Science

All About Magnets

Interest Grade: PK - 3

Kids will be pulled toward this Steam kit with it's hands-on introduction to the fascinating powers of magnets. STEAM lessons are irresistible when you add the excitement of fun, colorful tools to scientific exploration.

Everyday Science

Interest Grade: 4+

Explore popular science topics in DC Superhero Science, an action-packed nonfiction title, featuring experiments led by beloved DC super heroes. Use the scientific method like Bumblebee, defy gravity like Superman, or make things out of light like Green Lantern. Perform cool chemistry experiments and dig into the fascinating world of insects with simple activities that can be completed with items found around the house or in nature.

Examine Science and Nature

Interest Grade: 4+

Let’s go and explore! The Examine Science and Nature Kit encourages kids to explore everyday items in their house, backyard or on a nature walk. The Handheld Mini Microscope and Specimen slides gives children a lens into assorted specimens including: algae, fish scales, coffee, grasshopper, silk to name a few. The fun and memory boosting game features essential science and nature topics to teach life science topics.

Explore the Outdoors

Interest Grade: 4+

The Explore the Outdoor kit encourages kids to explore the great outdoors. Perfect for nature walks and backyard exploration with the submergible SeaScope and 2-1 Explorer Scope for up-close examination of everything from rocks to bugs. Perfect for STEM learning and exploration on the go.

Green Energy

Interest Grade: 4+

Our world runs on energy and the Green Energy kit teaches kids about alternate energy sources that are clean and renewable. The kit introduces young engineers about energy and promotes hands-on exploration of energy concepts. Kids will be introduced to solar, wind and geothermal power and encouraged to build over 125 different projects using alternate energy sources.

Let’s Explore Space

Interest Level: Grade 4+

Learn and explore space with this kit that includes a telescope, constellation and solar system projector, and book about stars and galaxies. Drive interest in STEM and foster the drive for exploration.

My Amazing Body

Interest Grade: 4+

From your head to your toes, the My Amazing Body kit is an introduction to anatomy and explains the important parts of your body. The hands-on manipulatives for the heart, brain and skeleton will provide children an in-depth look into the human body and create an appreciation for everything their bodies can do.

Rocks and Fossils

Interest Grade: 4+

Read all about rocks, fossils, minerals, and gems, and get an in depth in person look and feel at the same time. Learn about geology hands on with this stereoscope featuring 10X and 20x magnification and a top mounted LED light for great views of the collection of 12 rock samples, 9 fossils, and 12 minerals included with the kit.

Understanding Our Universe

Interest Grade: PK - 3

Learn about the position, order, size, and shape of the planets using inflatable models. Project real images of our solar system including stars, planets and galaxies. Learn about our solar system's planets and moons.

Art/Music

Percussion

Interest Grade: PK - 3

Help instill the love of music in young children with this music kit that includes a board book by Rekha S. Rajan and a set of various percussive instruments.


Music STEAM Kit with Bells

Interest Grade: PK-3

Help instill the love of music in young children with this music kit that includes a board book by Jill McDonald and a set of 8 bells with one music songbook.