Looking for the best Educational Toys for Kids? This blog has it all!

Introduction

We live in a Goldilocks period of education. No time has ever been so perfect for converging education with fun. Someone somewhere has discovered that children are very receptive and responsive when ‘study’ is combined with ‘play.’ And what other play is better for a child than playing with toys? 

Everything from hand-eye coordination to mathematics can be learned/practiced with toys. While this is good news for most parents, it is also overwhelming. There is an ocean of toys out there, and the failure to make a shrewd decision of what to gift our kids for their education shall have negative consequences. Each child is different from the other, so the list below is subjective, but it helps in knowing what the most favorable educational toys for kids are.

List of the Best Educational Toys for Kids

1) Baby walkers: 

One of the happiest human experiences: seeing babies taking their first step. This is the best only when the baby utters his first word. And baby walkers are the oldest toy in the making. A baby walker will help the child transform from quadrupedal to bipedal in a safe manner.

2) Cup toys: 

This helps children develop hand-eye coordination. Grabbing a big cup and putting the little one inside the big one will make the child sprout logical reasoning as well. And these toys are colorful, so children would want to grab them and play with them whenever they are idle.

3) Phonics toys: 

There are many types of phonics toys there. The best one is the toy which helps the children learn alphabets. The chirpy music accompanying every time a child presses a button makes it more attractive to the little minds. 

4) Banks:

 Piggy banks or similar toys occupy one of the most nostalgic memories for us. Not only does this help the kid develop hand-eye coordination, but it also ingrains the importance of saving in the kid’s mind.

5) Count and learn jar: Similar to piggy banks in dropping coins in slits, this serves a different purpose. Each coin is marked with a number, and playing with these helps the kids in developing basic arithmetic skills.

6) Musical toys: 

Every important instrument, from piano to xylophone, is available for children. If a child has the inborn talent for music, this will help the little musical geniuses find their tone and greatly impact their future goals and careers.

7) Building-Blocks sets: 

Simulate the little engineer in your kid! These toys help develop motor skills and also the ability to use reasoning to construct objects, which will highly influence their future in a very positive way.

8) Mallets and pegs: These toys will strengthen the child’s bones and develop a strong sense of cause and effect. Every time a child hits the peg bench with a mallet, music and smiley faces appear, making the child want for more.

9) Musical Rhymes: 

An electronic toy with pre-recorded rhymes, it helps children learn different nursery songs. The fun blinking lights and music attracts children towards it, making them spend more time learning than they ever would in a conventional classroom.

10) Shape Sorters: 

Shapes and utilizing spaces can be learned with this toy. Different shaped objects are inserted into the slot-shaped like the objects. Once the kid gains the proficiency to use this toy, he/she can understand shapes better.

11) Spike the Fine Motor Hedgehog: 

The colorful spikes stuck to a happy-looking animal makes the kids want to play with this. This helps them develop fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination.

12) PLAYAUTOMA Explore World: 

It is a map for kids. Each country is marked with its identifying tourist attraction, making the kids remember not just the diverse cultures but also the geographical positions.

13) Art and Craft Science Kit: 

This toy is ideal for kids who show interest in space. It also includes a Kaleidoscope, among other tools that engage kids to learn through play.

14) My Chemistry Lab: 

A good place to start for kids who show promises to be scientists. This safe and tested equipment helps kids learn basic chemical reactions like osmosis and evaporation.

15) Skillmatics Buildables: 

Compound Microscope: Unlike the previous entry, this tool is used to actually build a microscope and learn its components. It comes with a simple to read instructions, and it makes kids feel accomplished when they build it.

16) Techhark 210+ DIY Toys: 

More than ten dozen straws can be connected and made into really cool stuff. Creativity is the limit. Kids can build anything from phone stands to tables, chairs, or swings.

17) Play Poco Spelling Fun: 

Around 150 pieces help kids in learning to spell different everyday objects. And it is designed to operate like a jigsaw puzzle, so it also improves logical reasoning while teaching kids how to spell.

18) Einstein Box Science Experiment Kit: 

This toy set comes with over 50 experiments for the kids to have fun with while also learning some of the most significant scientific principles.

19) Kitki Escape Evil Fun Board Game:

 This award-winning toy teaches kids to know some of the widely used chemicals in day-to-day life. It comes with a cool backstory to get the kids engaged.

20) Mechanix Monster Buggies: 

For future mechanical engineers and auto designers, this toy teaches kids the fun of building cool trucks. 

Conclusion

While the list above can in no way encompass all the educational toys out there, it will give you the gist of how creative the toymakers are in helping kids learn through fun. Try to learn your kid’s interests and then get them the toy that will keep them engaged. It not only makes them smarter but might also build a solid foundation for their future careers.

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