--- title: Full STEAM Ahead This Holiday Season description: This holiday season, consider giving gifts that help children and adults alike go full STEAM ahead into the New Year. image: https://blog.milliken.com/hubfs/Milliken_Innovation_Blog/Christmas.jpeg --- [![Milliken-Logo_238x66.png](https://blog.milliken.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Milliken-Logo_238x66.png?width=125&name=Milliken-Logo_238x66.png "Milliken-Logo_238x66.png")   **INNOVATION BLOG**](https://blog.milliken.com) - [INNOVATION](http://www.milliken.com/en-us/Innovation/Pages/innovation.aspx) - [SUSTAINABILITY](http://www.milliken.com/en-us/Sustainability/Pages/sustainability.aspx) - [PRODUCT & SERVICES](http://www.milliken.com/en-us/pands/Pages/Products-and-Services.aspx) - [COMPANY](http://www.milliken.com/en-us/ourcompany/Pages/company.aspx) # [Blog](https://blog.milliken.com) # [Full STEAM Ahead This Holiday Season](https://blog.milliken.com/full-steam-ahead-this-holiday-season) Posted on Dec 14, 2015 9:28:00 AM, by [Mollie Williams](https://blog.milliken.com/author/mollie-williams) Embracing [diverse perspectives](https://hbr.org/2008/10/creativity-and-the-role-of-the-leader) and exploring various disciplines can promote creativity – both in teams and in individuals. [Branching out](http://www.millikencarpet.com/en-US/insights/blog/Lists/Posts/Post.aspx?ID=283) and exploring new fields of study or artistic expression enhances our potential to innovate. We believe that a holistic approach to learning and discovery – through subjects like math, engineering, technology, art, and science – promotes the most interesting, meaningful ideas. It is through a multidisciplinary lens that Milliken celebrates 150 years as a company. As we look toward the future of innovation, it’s critical to support the development of these skills in children through STEAM education: “STEAM = Science & Technology interpreted through Engineering & the Arts, all based in Mathematical elements.” This holiday season, consider giving gifts that help children and adults alike go full STEAM ahead into the New Year. Architecture-Inspired: - [Magna-Tiles](http://www.amazon.com/Magna-Tiles-Clear-Colors-piece-set/dp/B000CBSNKQ/ref=as_li_wdgt_ex?linkCode=wsw&tag=wwwshopstylec-20), colorful, translucent geometric shapes, are a great alternative to basic building blocks. Both children and adults can embark on a variety of projects and explore their inner architects. - These [Laser Pegs](http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0096R917G/ref=pd_lpo_sbs_dp_ss_1?pf_rd_p=1944687542&pf_rd_s=lpo-top-stripe-1&pf_rd_t=201&pf_rd_i=B005Z2KQZW&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=0K3B746QRJRKJWH3HG35) have been dubbed “Legos with flair.” The building blocks, which are compatible with Lego bricks, include pieces that light up when connected. - Combine a love of architecture with a love a history through these stunning [Lego**®** Architecture](http://www.lego.com/en-us/architecture) kits. You can build the Louvre, the Flatiron building, the Lincoln Memorial, and much more. Tech-Inspired: - For small children, consider LeapFrog’s My Robot Friend App. The app can be downloaded on a phone or tablet and invites kids to get a jumpstart on computer programming. Look for it in the App Store. - [Little Bits](http://littlebits.cc/) kits allow kids and teens to snap pieces together and create their very own circuits. The connections are magnetic, delivering safe and reliable inventing. Lab-Inspired: - [Lab Test Games](http://www.uncommongoods.com/product/lab-test-games) present both children and adults with various chemistry-inspired challenges. Take the wooden particle apart and then try to rebuild it without looking at the solution. - [Brainstrings](http://www.uncommongoods.com/product/brainstrings) is a 3-D puzzle that consists of elastic bands and colored buttons. The challenge: Group the buttons by color without getting tied up in knots. Art-Inspired: - The [Cube](http://cubify.com/cube?af_ref=cj)**®** brings 3-D printing to your very own home. The small printer gives you the power to make everything from toys to jewelry and home décor. - On a smaller scale, the [3-D Printing Pen](http://www.amazon.com/7TECH-Printing-Screen-Version-Light/dp/B00S4CJWVE?tag=3dprintsite154-20) allows you to create three-dimensional plastic drawings.​  Topics: [Innovation](https://blog.milliken.com/topic/{%20{topic.slug%20}}) ![Mollie Williams](https://blog.milliken.com/hubfs/Milliken_Innovation_Blog/Mollie_Williams_headshot.jpg) #### Written by [Mollie Williams](https://blog.milliken.com/author/mollie-williams) ### Monthly Blog Updates ### Posts by Category - [Innovation (89)](https://blog.milliken.com/topic/innovation) - [Making Connections (64)](https://blog.milliken.com/topic/making-connections) - [Associate Spotlight (25)](https://blog.milliken.com/topic/associate-spotlight) - [Sustainability (20)](https://blog.milliken.com/topic/sustainability) ### Recent Posts ### Archived Blog [View the archived blog »](http://www.milliken.com/en-us/ourcompany/about-us/millikeninnovationblog/Pages/Milliken-Innovation-Blog.aspx) Contents Copyright © 2002 - 2016 Milliken & Company. 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