Recommendations for STEM and Creative gifts for a 10 year old

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Justforchristmas · 06/12/2025 20:06

We already have lots of Lego, the galt science labs (which are too easy now) an electric circuit kit marble runs etc.
Keen on sewing their own creations and have huge amounts of arts and crafts. They have tried knitting but really struggled.
Requirements are it must not require a laptop.
Budget around £50

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maisiedaisy64 · 06/12/2025 20:10

Have you looked at Busy Toddler’s gift lists? She does lists for older kids and I’ve found a few gems on there. Her older kids lists definitely have a STEM slant

sansou · 06/12/2025 20:30

Gift for my 9 yr old nephew

Discovery Model Engine Kit

Bring engineering to life with the Discovery Model Engine Kit. This detailed model of a working engine allows children to build and see how an engine functions, making it an ideal tool for learning about mechanics and engineering principles. With reali...

https://shop.sciencemuseum.org.uk/products/discovery-model-engine-kit?gad_campaignid=23018511102&gad_source=1&gbraid=0AAAAAqC9APk-oqTnvVkOq8CP9atOvGjmR&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI54zSyOapkQMV6ppQBh2LwzT4EAQYAyABEgLqjfD_BwE&variant=42549753380915

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Justforchristmas · 06/12/2025 20:34

maisiedaisy64 · 06/12/2025 20:10

Have you looked at Busy Toddler’s gift lists? She does lists for older kids and I’ve found a few gems on there. Her older kids lists definitely have a STEM slant

Thank you some brilliant ideas

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Justforchristmas · 06/12/2025 20:34

sansou · 06/12/2025 20:30

Gift for my 9 yr old nephew

Thank you we already have something similar

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Stompythedinosaur · 07/12/2025 00:04

Gravitrax is great, I quite enjoy a play with it myself and I'm 45.

The Turin Tumble was a hit at that age as I recall as well.

Maybe a sewing machine? Though I think my dc might have been a little older when they got more into that.

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