Learning Technology

The latest high-tech toys can be great fun — but can also help your children to develop important skills for the future

- Cliff Joseph

The CES show that takes place in Las Vegas every January always makes headlines, even if it’s sometimes dismissed as just “toys for boys.” But there’s another show that happens every January that is meant to be all about toys. Admittedly, London’s Olympia conference centre isn’t as glamorous or glitzy as Vegas, but this year’s Toy Fair had more than its fair share of high-tech highlights.

In amongst all the classic board games that seem to be making a comeback, and the recent barrage of “poop” toys (apparently inspired by Apple’s latest collection of emojis), there was a really strong showing from STEM toys – “science, technology, engineering and math” – that allow young children to have fun whilst also learning skills that will be important for their future education and career prospects.

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