The best science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) toys for kids don't involve a lot of bells and whistles. In fact, studies show that kids learn the most from toys that enable open-ended play and creativity. Tegu blocks fit the bill. These high-quality wooden blocks come embedded with magnets, allowing kids to create shapes and structures that would be impossible with regular wooden blocks. For Amazon Prime Day, Tegu block sets are on sale: Get a 24-piece sunset-colored set for just $38.59 (opens in new tab). That's 41% off.
Tegu has many sets to choose from, and has recently branched into selling colorful, non-magnetic blocks, too. These toys are recommended for kids age 12 months and up.
Tegu offers sets in different color options and sizes. These sets are also discounted for Prime Day:
— Tegu Pip Magnetic Wooden Block Set (opens in new tab) | $25.00 $22.39 on Amazon
— Tegu Magbot Magnetic Wooden Block Set (opens in new tab) | $30.00 $17.99 on Amazon
— 14 Piece Tegu Magnetic Wooden Block Set (opens in new tab) | $34.99 $22.39 on Amazon
— 11 Piece Tegu Magnetic Floating Stacker Building Block Set (opens in new tab) | $22.49 $12.99 on Amazon
— 6 Piece Tegu Pocket Pouch Prism Magnetic Wooden Block Set (opens in new tab) | $30.00 $11.89 on Amazon
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