Top 10 STEAM Gift Ideas for Black Children This Holiday Season
This holiday season, give gifts that go beyond the trend — give joy, curiosity, confidence, and cultural pride. At Brown Toy Box, we believe Black children deserve toys that reflect their brilliance, nurture their interests, and show them they belong in every part of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math).
Here are our Top 10 STEAM gifts for the season — from our own bestsellers to amazing Black-women-owned brands we incubate and support, plus a few inspiring companies we cheer on from afar.
1. Brown Toy Box STEAM Kits – Our Top Pick
Our award-winning collection includes 14 STEAM kits that spotlight culturally representative characters from the African diaspora — including coders, marine biologists, engineers, artists, and more.
Featured: Maya Coding & App Development Kit
- Teaches coding basics through physical games, DIY activities (like a binary bracelet), and a hands-on 3D play environment.
- Featuring “Maya,” a brilliant Black girl character who inspires tech confidence.
- Keep learning online: Pair the kit with Microsoft MakeCode for extended digital coding experiences!
Shop the full STEAM kit collection at browntoybox.com, Smithsonian Museum Stores, Walmart.com, and Amazon.com.
2. Brown Toy Box Giant Character STEAM Puzzles
Big, bold, and brilliant. These oversized floor puzzles celebrate Black excellence in STEAM careers with vibrant illustrations and affirming themes. Great for ages 3+ to develop spatial reasoning, motor skills, and pride.
Brown Toy Box: More Than Toys
Our online and in-person toy stores serve as an incubator for emerging Black women-owned and -led brands — bringing fresh, culturally relevant products to market and helping visionary founders grow.
Brands We Incubate and Love
3. Black to the Lab
Black-led science kits rooted in real chemistry concepts and Black woman genius. A fantastic way to make science accessible and exciting while honoring representation.
4. Sway Art
This art-forward, tech-infused brand is ideal for creatively inclined kids who love to build, draw, and dream big. STEAM lives at the intersection of science and creativity — and Sway Art lives there too.
5. Beautiful Curly Me
Created by a mother-daughter duo, this empowering brand offers dolls, books, and puzzles that promote self-love and cultural confidence for girls with curly hair. Beautiful, smart, and purposeful.
6. Dear Smart Girl —
STEM-inspired kits and tools that show girls they can lead in science, technology, and engineering. These gifts turn play into purpose and curiosity into confidence.
Brands We Don’t Carry — But Wholeheartedly Recommend
7. Orijin Bees Dolls — Visit Site → https://orijinbees.com
We’re obsessed with their range of multicultural dolls — created to normalize diversity and expand the definition of beauty. From soft curls to radiant skin tones, Orijin Bees is joy in a box.
8. Puzzle Huddle — Visit Site → https://puzzlehuddle.com
This family-run business creates puzzles and learning tools that center Black children in positive, empowering roles. Their themes — scientists, leaders, creatives — reflect everything we value.
9. The Fresh Dolls — Visit Site → https://freshdolls.com/
These fashion-forward, authentically styled dolls come in a range of skin tones and body types. Created by Dr. Lisa to bring inclusive beauty to the toy aisle, Fresh Dolls show kids they’re reflected in the world around them.
10. Afro Unicorn — Visit Site → https://afrounicorns.com/
Empowering young girls with magic, melanin, and confidence! Afro Unicorn offers everything from apparel to school supplies — all wrapped in affirmations of Black girl power. A fantastic non-toy option for kids who want to express pride in their everyday style.
Why These Gifts Matter
Every product on this list supports the same powerful goals:
- STEAM Learning: Hands-on, brains-on experiences for ages 3+
- Representation: Centering Black excellence and possibility
- Mission-Driven Brands: Founded by Black women, families, and communities
- Joyful Impact: Gifts that spark long-term confidence, creativity, and pride
Ready to shop?
Explore our full Brown Toy Box holiday collection at browntoybox.com
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Find us in-store 57 Forsyth Street NW Suite 61, Atlanta, GA 30303
And at select Smithsonian locations or online at Walmart.com, Amazon.com, and beyond
Support emerging Black women-led brands we incubate — and help shape a brighter, more inclusive future in play.