As parents, we all want to prepare our children for the future. That means looking for educational kits for kids that go beyond textbooks. In recent years, two types of kits have become popular: STEM kits (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) and Life Skills kits. Both are valuable, but they prepare children in very different ways.
So, which is right for your child? Let’s break it down.
What STEM Kits Offer
STEM kits, like Smartivity or Funvention, focus on technical knowledge. They usually involve:
- Building models, robots, or machines
- Learning science and engineering concepts
- Encouraging curiosity about how things work
Benefits of STEM kits:
- Improves problem-solving in technical areas
- Builds creativity through construction
- Introduces concepts that may help in school
Limitations of STEM kits:
- Heavily focused on science and math concepts
- Limited attention to emotional intelligence or confidence
- Often one-off projects, not long-term lessons for life
What Life Skills Kits Offer
Life Skills activity kits, like those from Mom I Can, focus on preparing children for real life. These kits usually involve:
- Activities that build independence and confidence
- Lessons on teamwork, gratitude, empathy, money management, and decision-making
- Parent–child guided exercises that encourage conversations about values
Benefits of Life Skills kits:
- Teaches children how to handle emotions and relationships
- Builds practical confidence (e.g., speaking up, solving conflicts)
- Strengthens parent–child bonding
- Prepares children for life beyond academics
Limitations of Life Skills kits:
- Less focus on technical knowledge (already taught in school)
- Requires parent involvement to get the most out of it
STEM vs Life Skills: Which Should Parents Choose?
It depends on your child:
- If your child loves science and tinkering, STEM kits are a great way to explore that interest.
- If you want your child to become a confident, independent, and emotionally strong individual, Life Skills kits are the better choice.
In reality, both matter. But here’s the truth: STEM kits prepare kids for careers. Life Skills kits prepare kids for life.
Why Mom I Can Focuses on Life Skills
At Mom I Can, our mission is to help children become independent, confident, and conscious human beings. Our Life Skills activity kits for kids aged 3–14 teach gratitude, resilience, problem-solving, and emotional intelligence—skills every child needs to succeed beyond academics.
Because when we look back, success in life isn’t only about grades or jobs—it’s about how we live, how we connect with others, and how confident we feel in ourselves.
STEM kits sharpen the mind. Life Skills kits strengthen the heart and spirit. For raising life-ready kids, you need more than academics—you need Life Skills education.
👉 Explore Mom I Can’s Life Skills kits and see how they can help your child grow into a confident, independent individual.