Walmart Has the Holiday Tech Toys Your Kids Want

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Devices are so ingrained in our everyday lives now that it makes perfect sense to want to jumpstart your kids’ tech skills at an early age. The only question is how to do it safely and in a way that encourages STEM learning while still being fun.

Walmart has a great selection of techie toys that give kids of all ages a hands-on experience with technology. So, if you’re scrolling the sites searching for gifts that will introduce your toddler to light-up buttons or inspire your tween to code, look no further. Check out this roundup of techie winners and shop Walmart for loads more.

If your wee one is constantly grabbing for your keys or phone, this Kidz Delight Tech Set Trio will give them not one but three colorful devices to fixate on. The sturdy buttons on the phone, keys, and remote are perfectly sized for little hands and play sound effects and phrases when pressed. The remote will also teach your tot the numbers in English, French, and Spanish. Ages 18 months and older

If your little superhero is ready for a real device, the Batman iTech Kids Smartwatch will teach them valuable STEM skills. They can take photos and videos with the swivel camera, play interactive games, take time quizzes, and more. They’ll love the Batman-themed band and icons. You’ll love that the device doesn’t connect to Wi-Fi or need data of any kind. Ages four and older

The Teach Tech Mech 5 Coding Robot will inspire your young engineer to learn about mechanical engineering principles and coding basics. After your kiddo assembles the robot, they can code its movements by snapping the coding buttons onto the coding wheel to make the robot move, rotate, and even lift and kick. Ages 10 and older

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