STEM/STEAM wish list

I hear my students say "I am going to ask for this for Christmas".  I am so happy that they want educational activities, but struggle with price for some of the materials.

So here is a list of some of my favorite "wish list" items.  They are at different price points.  3 under $50 and 2 over $50.

Happy holiday shopping!

LESS THAN $50

Code and Go Robot Mouse - LINK to buy on Amazon
WEBSITE: https://www.learningresources.com/home.do

Pros - teaches computer programming, user friendly
Cons - gears can break in mouse if mishandled (use the enclosed grid pieces rather than the floor)

Makey Makey - LINK to buy on Amazon
Website - https://makeymakey.com/- (they are running a BOGO deal today!)

Pros - lots of options online, turns every day conductors like bananas into a computer
Cons - must be used with a computer or USB adapter, lots of wires

I have not used the cheaper - Makey Makey GO yet!  We use the classic in STEAM.

SNAP CIRCUITS - LINK to buy on Amazon
Website:  https://www.elenco.com/brand/snap-circuits/
Pros:  Teaches electricity
Cons: lots of kits to choose from, clean up (the box has a great organization tray, but children struggle to match up the "map" during clean up

OVER $50 

Keva Planks - LINK to buy on Amazon
Website: http://www.kevaplanks.com/

Pros: Low tech (no computers, wires), encourages creativity/engineering
Cons: looks like blocks or Jenga

Cubelets - LINK to buy on Amazon
Website: https://www.modrobotics.com/cubelets/

Pros: Intuitive robots, rechargable battery, can be expanded with LEGOS
Cons: Price for the product

I hope that you find something to add under your tree this holiday season.  I do have a STEAM WISH LIST on Amazon.  I plan to purchase new items from our book fair profits, but my wish list is always bigger than my budget.  PLUS - Scholastic has a limited selection as well of STEAM/STEM items.
Mrs. Hedderman's WISH LIST

I DO NOT make any money from this post...it is just a few ideas from Mrs. Hedderman.