Best kids STEM learning kits and classes, according to AI

Data as of Aug 25, 2026 · Based on 2,059 AI responses · See how Parse measures this

Kids STEM Learning Kits and Classes

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Best Kids STEM Learning Kits and Classes, According to ChatGPT & Google AI | Parse

#	Brand	What AI says	Mention rate
1	MakeblockAI's top choice for beginner robotics, praised for its build-and-code experience.	AI's top choice for beginner robotics, praised for its build-and-code experience.	27%
2	National GeographicFrequently cited for accessible chemistry sets and beginner microscopes for younger kids.	Frequently cited for accessible chemistry sets and beginner microscopes for younger kids.	21%
3	Thames & KosmosKnown for comprehensive, lab-style chemistry sets, though less dominant than before.	Known for comprehensive, lab-style chemistry sets, though less dominant than before.	19%
4	KiwiCoA dominant name in STEM subscription boxes, with specialized crates for all ages.	A dominant name in STEM subscription boxes, with specialized crates for all ages.	18%
5	Learning ResourcesConsistently recommended for its screen-free Botley coding robots.	Consistently recommended for its screen-free Botley coding robots.	17%
6	MEL ScienceA fast-rising favorite for chemistry experiments and deeper science subscription boxes.	A fast-rising favorite for chemistry experiments and deeper science subscription boxes.	16%
7	Sphero		15%
8	Educational Insights		14%
9	LEGO		14%
10	Snap CircuitsThe go-to brand for learning electronics with snap-together kits.	The go-to brand for learning electronics with snap-together kits.	13%
11	Elenco		13%
12	AmScopeA leading recommendation for kids' microscopes, especially for STEM learners.	A leading recommendation for kids' microscopes, especially for STEM learners.	13%
13	CrunchLabs		12%
14	Bitsbox		12%
15	Arduino		10%
16	Little Passports		10%
17	Wonder Workshop		8%
18	Ozobot		7%
19	Target		7%
20	Green Kid Crafts		6%
21	Lakeshore Learning		6%
22	Home Science Tools		5%
23	My First Lab		5%
24	Michaels		5%
25	Walmart		5%
26	Rainbow Resource Center		4%
27	Raspberry Pi		4%
28	VEX Robotics		4%
29	DFRobot		4%
30	Celestron		4%
31	Micro:bit Educational Foundation		4%
32	Yellow Scope		4%
33	Matata Studio		4%
34	Steve Spangler Science		4%
35	Tinkering Labs		3%
36	Elegoo		3%
37	OSEPP		3%
38	ELECFREAKS		3%
39	Carson Optical		3%
40	Hallmark		3%
41	Barnes & Noble		3%
42	Picobricks		3%
43	Messy Play Kits		2%
44	OMAX		2%
45	TTS Group		2%
46	Omano		2%
47	Primo Toys		2%
48	WhalesBot		2%
49	Curious Kids Lab		2%
50	Scholastic		2%
51	STEM Discovery Boxes		2%
52	NextMaker		2%
53	Digitalmicroscopes		2%
54	Mattel		2%
55	Miniscope Pro		2%
56	Micro Center		2%
57	SparkFun		2%
58	RobotShop		2%
59	Groovy Lab in a Box		1%
60	Jameco		1%
61	Circuit Specialists		1%
62	Toytooth		1%
63	Noeo Science		1%
64	The Little Marvin		1%
65	Quality Science Labs		1%
66	Amazon		1%
67	REX Robotics		1%
68	Oriental Trading		1%
69	Smithsonian Institution		1%
70	Contixo		1%
71	Petoi		1%
72	Demco		1%
73	TurtleBot		1%
74	BioBox Labs		1%
75	Maker Shed		1%
76	Nationalgeographic		1%
77	Tractor Supply		1%
78	Lowe's		1%
79	Uncommon Goods		1%
80	GigaParts		1%
81	Best Choice Products		<1%
82	Miko		<1%
83	Horizon Group USA		<1%
84	Massachusetts Institute of Technology		<1%
85	eBay		<1%
86	Edison Robots		<1%
87	Playz		<1%
88	Etsy		<1%
89	TEquipment		<1%
90	Kentfaith		<1%
91	BeaverLab		<1%
92	WalkieBot		<1%
93	ThoughtCo		<1%
94	KEYi Robot		<1%
95	Young Scientist		<1%
96	Curiosity Box		<1%
97	Kohl's		<1%
98	Live Science		<1%
99	Electronix Express		<1%
100	Alphabet		<1%