The holiday season is fast approaching, and it's time to start thinking about gifts for the tech-savvy kids in your life. If you're looking for a gift that will spark their creativity and get them excited about STEM learning, look no further than Makey Makey STEM products.

Makey Makey is an invention kit that allows users to turn everyday objects into interactive controllers for video games, music players, and more. It's a fun and easy way to learn about coding, electronics, and engineering.

Makey Makey products are perfect for kids of all ages, from beginners to experienced coders. There are a variety of different kits available, so you can find one that's the right fit for your child's skill level and interests.

Whether your child is a budding video game designer, a musician in the making, or simply loves to create new and innovative things, Makey Makey is the perfect gift for the holidays.

This holiday shopping guide will help you find the perfect Makey Makey product for everyone on your list, from beginners to experienced inventors. Whether you're looking for a kit that will engage your child in STEM or a more advanced project for a teen, we've got you covered.

Great projects for Super Creative 8-year-old 

Are you looking for a fun and educational gift for an 8-year-old? Look no further than Makey Makey! Makey Makey is an invention kit that allows kids to turn everyday objects into interactive controllers for video games, musical instruments, and more.

Here are a few ideas for Makey Makey gifts that 8-year-olds will love:

Once your child has a Makey Makey kit, they can start creating their own inventions! Here are a few ideas:

• Make a dance pad out of cardboard and aluminum foil.
• Build a custom video game controller out of LEGO bricks.
• Create your own musical instrument using playdough and conductive tape.
• Invent an alarm to protect toys, candy, and more!

Here is a tip for parents: If you're not sure how to get started with Makey Makey, there are many resources available online and in libraries. You can also find Makey Makey tons of tutorials on our YouTube Channel!

Project: Makey Makey Glove Controller

Your Young Inventor can turn a hand into a video game controller with this Bundle! Simply attach alligator clips to the fingertips of a glove and connect them to the Makey Makey board. Just clip the alligator clips to the fingertips of a glove and touch the thumb to control the game. You can even use this glove invention to make music or play other interactive games. This project is a great way to learn about STEM concepts like circuits and even designing for accessibility. It's also a lot of fun! 

Combine their love of math, coding, and making with this integrated STEM Makey Makey project. The Pixel Art Fingerpaint project is a Math Geek’s dream! Your teen will craft a coordinate plane and then code the plot points in Scratch Programming. The Creative Engineer Bundle is the perfect gift to get them to combine hands-on making with digital coding. 

Shop the Project:  Creative Engineer Bundle

Project: Floor Piano

With the Creative Engineer Bundle, your teen can set up this large-scale (see what we did there?) piano in about an hour! Then, invite friends and family over to tinkle the ivories with their feet!

Project:  Talking Calculator

With the Creative Engineer Bundle, your teen can build a talking paper calculator. This emphasis on accessibility can build empathy and help your engineer open up a world of possibilities accessible for all! 

Shop the Project:  Creative Engineer Bundle