The Northwest Regional Library System offers a selection of unique STEM kits covering different concepts in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and math. The STEM Kits are circulated to full member libraries for use in children's programming and in hands-on activity centers and makerspaces. Designed for children from preschool through grade 12, and in many cases appropriate for adults, there is something for everyone.
Each STEM kit includes a list of contents, games and activities, instructions for use, and programming ideas.
Availability: Full Members Only
Length of Loan: 2 Weeks (unless otherwise noted)
Designated Users: Library Staff and Patrons*
Delivery Method: Statewide Delivery
*In-library use only; kits may not be checked out.
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Animal Science | As children explore and examine the fascinating specimens, replicas, and X-rays in this kit, they'll feel just like real scientists making incredible discoveries! |
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Botley | Children learn early STEM skills with Botley the Coding Robot. Botley teaches the basics of coding through active play and promotes both critical thinking and problem solving skills. |
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Breakout EDU | The Breakout EDU STEM Kit includes everything needed to play any of the 1500+ games on the Breakout EDU platform. |
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Code and Go Mouse | Children build hands-on coding skills with Colby the programmable robot mouse! Construct a maze and then use the coding cards to create a step-by-step path to guide Colby through the maze. |
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Code-a-Pillar | Code-a-Pillar is a unique caterpillar that features easy-to-connect segments that preschoolers and arrange and rearrange to "tell" the toy how to move. Children learn sequencing, programming, and problem solving when they build a sequence that creates a path for Code-a-Pillar to reach a target. |
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Coding Critters | Children learn early coding skills with the Coding Critters. Rumble & Bumble, Skye the Unicorn, and Blazer the Dragon teach the basics of coding through screen-free storybooks and play. |
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Create a Chain Reaction | Explore the concept of chain reactions. |
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Cubetto | Cubetto is the friendly wooden robot that teaches children the basics of computer programming through adventure and hands-on play. Children learn fundamental concepts behind programming without using screens. |
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Dash and Dot Robots | Dash and Dot are animated, programmable friendly robots that empower children to explore robotics learning through play. |
| Early Learning AR | Inspire early learning with this augmented reality kit for ages 3+. | |
| Electric Origami | Take the art of origami to a new level! Learn about circuits, motion, geometry, and other core STEM concepts while folding paper. | |
| Expeditions VR | With the Expeditions VR STEM Kit, it's never been easier to explore the world and learn about history, science, the arts, and nature in virtual reality. | |
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Fossil Fun | Explore the world of fossils with the Fossil Fun STEM Kit! |
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Fun with Math | The Fun with Math STEM Kit contains educational math games for use with small or large groups. |
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Gears! Gears! Gears! | Build towers of quirky robots, spinning gears, and wobbling cranes with the Robot Factory set and the Robots in Motion set by Learning Resources. |
| GraviTrax | With the GraviTrax interactive track system, you can design and build your own race tracks and experiment with gravity, magnetism, and kinetics to propel your gravity sphere to the finish. | |
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K'NEX Simple Machines | The K'NEX Simple Machines STEM Kit introduces students to gears, levers & pulleys, and wheels & axles & inclined planes. |
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KEVA Planks | KEVA Planks teach a basic understanding of physics and engineering concepts. Physically handling the blocks builds a fundamental understanding of quantities, equality, geometry, balance, and design. |
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LEGO BOOST | Give your LEGO Clubs a boost with the amazing LEGO BOOST Creative Toolbox. The LEGO BOOST Kit contains everything needed to build and code 5 different robots: Vernie the Talking Robot, Frankie the Cat, Guitar4000, M.T.R.4 (Multi-Tooled Rover 4), and the AutoBuilder. |
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LEGO Coding Express | Inspire early learners to explore coding concepts while developing problem-solving skills all while playing with fun LEGO Duplo bricks. |
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littleBits Code Kit | This code-based STEM Kit containing three littleBits Code Kits will engage kids in computational thinking about building circuits and programming. |
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littleBits STEAM Set | This invention-based STEM Kit containing three littleBit STEAM Student Sets will help kids discover that engineering design is fun and empowering. |
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Magna-Tiles | Magna-Tiles magnetic building tiles engage children of all ages by fusing together math, science, and creativity in the construction of 2D shapes and 3D structures. |
| Magnets | Explore magnetic forces through a variety of hands-on activities with the Magnets STEM Kit. | |
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Makey Makey | Turn everyday objects into touchpads and combine them with the Internet using this simple invention kit for both beginners and experts. |
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MazeRun Ball Maze | Explore gravity, friction, energy, and acceleration as participants assemble a maze and have others try to solve it! |
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Measure This! | Learn the basic principles of measurement with eight books and a variety of fun measuring tools. |
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MERGE AR/VR | Explore the concepts of virtual reality and augmented reality using the MERGE AR/VR Headset, MERGE Cube, and AR/VR apps installed on the included smartphones. |
| Meta Quest 2 VR Headsets | Experience immersive virtual reality with the Meta Quest 2 VR headsets (formerly Oculus Quest 2). The VR headsets provide total immersion with 3D positional audio, hand tracking, and haptic feedback working together together to make virtual worlds feel real. | |
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Money Skills | Build fundamental financial literacy concepts such as decision making, spending money, saving, currency identification, and skip counting. |
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Object-Retrieval Teambuilding Kit | Activities in this STEM Kit challenge teams to plan, communicate, design solutions, and execute them together using the engineering design process for kids. Using elastic straps, participants will work together to retrieve and move objects, create drawings, or solve math problems. |
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Ozobot Evo Classroom Kit | The Ozobot Evo STEM Kit comes with 18 robots and everything needed to introduce Ozobot's screen-free color coding at your library. |
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Rigamajig Junior Building Set | This collection of wooden planks, wheels, nuts, bolts, ropes, and pulley allow children to follow their curiosity through play and learn how to think in three dimensions. |
| Robots, Robots, Robots | Explore different types of robots in this fun-filled STEM Kit. | |
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Screen-Free Coding Games | The Screen-Free Coding Games STEM Kit includes a variety of games that help children develop the logical foundation for programming computers. |
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Snap Circuits | Learn basic principles of electronics with Snap Circuit sets. |
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Snap Circuits 2 | Learn basic engineering, electronics, and circuitry concepts using themed Snap Circuit kits. |
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Sphero BOLT | With a striking LED matrix and advanced sensors, the Sphero BOLT app-enabled robot provides endless opportunities to be creative and have fun while learning. |
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Sphero indi Robot | The indi Learning Robot offers an unplugged programming experience with and on-board color sensor to help early learners understand cause and effect, pattern recognition, the basics of block coding, and abstractions- all while having fun! |
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Spirographs | The Spirographs STEM Kit allows participants to explore the art of color and design. |
| Squishy Circuits | Squishy Circuits uses circuit-building materials to teach simple concepts of electricity. Squish, mold, and sculpt the included dough all while engaging in the academic disciplines of science, technology, engineering, and art. | |
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STEM Play | The STEM Play Kit contains the Block Play, Water Play, and Active Play sets with everything needed to introduce basic science, technology, engineering, and math topics to children new to STEM. |
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Stop Motion Animation | The Stop Motion Animation STEM Kit allows individuals and small groups to create stop motion animation films using HUE Animation Studio software and building pieces. |
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The Science of Superpowers | A camp-in-the-box style program, The Science of Superpowers STEM Kit explores the real-life science, engineering, technology, and math in the world of superheroes and villains. |
| World of Rocks & Minerals | Learn about the properties of different rocks and minerals in this STEM Kit containing more than 80 specimens from around the world. |