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1. A 10-piece Peekaboo Learning Farm set designed to help with counting, matching, and sorting while developing fine motor skills through farm animal puppets and their vibrant barns.
Review Highlight: "As a mom of both a 2-year-old and a 9-month-old, I bought this toy and both of my kids love it. It’s perfect for developing fine motor skills in the younger one and teaching colors and animals to the older child." —Barbara
Price: $12.86 (originally $24.25)
2. A Nat Geo Earth Science Kit packed with activities: children can build a "functioning" volcano, grow a crystal, create a water tornado, and more, all guided by simple instructions.
Review Highlight: "I got this for my 5-year-old son, and he loved it. He needed some help, but I think my 7-year-old could manage on his own, except for reading the instructions. The volcano mold is awesome. Keep in mind it takes about two hours to dry, so don’t expect to finish it in one go! Overall, it was a great learning experience, and my son had a fantastic time. This would also be perfect for homeschooling families." —Victoria
Price: $19.97
3. A 42-piece Magnetic Tiles set filled with all the essential STEM and Montessori elements, and let’s be honest, they’re some of the most fun building toys out there (plus they work with other brands).
Highly Recommended Review: "My 3-year-old son adored these as a present. It’s an excellent learning tool for him, and the added wheels on the cars make for even more exciting builds. He spends a lot of time playing with them, which is rare for a 3-year-old's attention span." —Jenna
Price: $24.99 (was $69.99; also available in a 100-piece set)
4. A MathLink Cubes Numberblocks 11–20 Activity Set inspired by the beloved BBC series that transforms learning numbers and math into an enjoyable and musical experience, making it fun for kids while keeping parents entertained as well.
Highly Recommended Review: "An awesome educational game for kids! My -year-old absolutely loves the show and spends hours playing with this game." —Lauren S
Price: $19.61
5. A VTech Write and Learn Creative Center that helps preschoolers learn to write both uppercase and lowercase letters, as well as numbers, by beginning with basic lines and shapes for easier learning.
Highly Recommended Review: "I’m in love with the Write and Learn Center. My granddaughter enjoys playing with her new toy while learning, and it’s simply fantastic." —Kay
Price: $22 (was $27.99)
6. A 125-piece building block kit made from vibrant, ball-jointed, snap-together pieces that allow for plenty of movement, giving young imaginations the freedom to create anything they envision.
Highly Recommended Review: "We bought this for our 5-year-old son. He's always building and explaining how his creations work. He’s made fire trucks, spiders, a bridge, and more. I was truly amazed by his creativity and skills." —Bobby
Price: $25.99
7. A Crayola Dry Erase Light-Up Board that allows kids to doodle on black, white, and glowing backgrounds (and not on the walls). It's mess-free but requires three AA batteries to operate.
Highly Recommended Review: "Mess-free and a fantastic learning tool. Your young child will have endless fun with it." —Phillip
Price: $23.97
8. A Math Slam electronic game designed to turn that one subject many kids dread into something, dare we say, fun? The included games teach addition, subtraction, algebraic addition, and more!
Highly Recommended Review: "My 9-year-old daughter participates in quick math challenges at school. I thought this game would help make math more enjoyable for her, and she loves it! She carries it with her everywhere. She’s always trying to beat her previous score and time, and she never feels discouraged. I played it too and thought it was awesome!" —Ravari
Price: $44.99
9. A Snap Circuits Jr. SC100 Electronics Exploration Kit perfect for engineering-minded kids to experiment with over 100 projects (including building a flying saucer that actually flies). Best part? No tools required!
Highly Recommended Review: "My 8-year-old loved it and jumped right into playing. He easily understood the instructions without any help. He still enjoys all the exciting experiments, and it makes him feel like a true professional. I appreciate the brief, real-world explanations for each experiment. I've learned so much!" —Erika
Price: $29.98
10. A solar-powered "pretend and play" calculator cash register with mock bills and coins, possibly the only way Generation Alpha will ever handle actual money. Ka-ching!
Highly Recommended Review: "This cash register is amazing! It's larger than expected, made from very durable plastic, and is an excellent tool for teaching kids about money. It even comes with full-size bills and plastic coins." —Kathleen
Price: $41
11. A Mega Cyborg Hand science kit that can actually grip, and be built for either right-handed, left-handed, or "center" use, creating a claw-like appendage. Perfect for recreating those epic Avengers: Endgame scenes!
Highly Recommended Review: "Overall, my child and I are extremely pleased with this project. It was so enjoyable building it together as a family. He learned a lot, and so did I, about the mechanisms involved in constructing a robotic hand." —MamaCat
Price: $21.59 (originally $29.99)
12. A STEM-focused Discovery "Mindblown" Tornado Lab where you can create, study, and map the destructive power of a self-contained mini twister.
Highly Recommended Review: "I bought this for my 6-year-old son, who is absolutely obsessed with tornadoes. He couldn't be more excited! A fantastic gift for any kid who loves weather!" —Cyndi
Price: $27
13. A Speak and Spell, described as a "retro tablet from the '80s," designed to help kids learn spelling. What makes it even better is the classic speech synthesizer used in several song samples. (Yes, Beck, we're looking at you!)
Promising review: "I've always loved this item. My son, who is now 26, had one. I bought it for my 7-year-old grandson, who's been struggling with spelling and reading, hoping it'll help. It's a fun way to learn." —Geri
Price: $27.81
14. A pair of GeoSafari Jr. Kidnoculars that will let them get *up close and personal* with nature, all while keeping their distance — perfect for curious kiddos who are a little apprehensive about bugs and other creatures.
Promising review: "So adorable! As a teacher, I firmly believe that educational toys need to make a comeback across all areas of life. It's imaginative and completely safe for everyone. It has wonderful components, and I believe kids will get excited about learning again when they can observe nature — like trees and insects — up close, rather than spending all their time in front of screens. I appreciate the option for more screen-free time, and I truly mean it." —nancy
Price: $12.3
15. An educational kid's microscope that lets budding scientists explore the intricate details of a butterfly wing, or even that strange thing they found outside. Well... maybe it's best to avoid whatever odd thing they picked up off the ground. 🥴
Promising review: "This compact microscope is a fantastic way to introduce young children to the wonders of science. It magnifies small objects, making it a fun activity for kids to explore the world around them. While it won't provide 100x magnification like a professional model, remember, that kind of device would be fragile and unsafe for a 3-year-old. This colorful and durable microscope is made of sturdy plastic, easy for little hands to carry, and can survive a few bumps without any damage." —GrandmaMarina
Price: $19.99 (originally $24.99)
16. A 10-piece set of solar system stress balls that help children unwind (essentially a fidget toy) while they also learn about the planets. Truly out of this world!
Promising review: "The illustrations are detailed enough to be easily identified, but just to be sure, each one has a small label. A high-quality product that doubles as an excellent educational tool." —Lee
Price: $10.99
17. A wooden busy board featuring eight different switches that activate unique colors or styles of LED lights. Fun fact: Sometimes, all you need is a simple toy to occupy the kids, even if it's just for a few minutes.
Promising review: "This toy keeps my 2-year-old grandson thoroughly entertained. He loves turning the light switches on and off and watching the lights respond, so this simple gadget really caught his attention." —Kathleen
Price: $19.99
18. A break-open National Geographic geode science kit because I've never seen a kid (or adult) pass up a chance to play with or look at a shiny crystal rock!
Promising reviews: "So much fun for your budding geologist! My grandson loved cracking these rocks with his dad. Most had small geodes that he added to his ever-growing rock collection! Although he is only five years old, with an adult doing the actual work, it was a hit!" —Mary
"My 5th grade science class absolutely LOVED these! It was so much fun!!!" —Shawn
Price: $39.99
19. A LeapFrog Magic Adventures Globe so aspiring world citizens can learn not only about geography but also about cultural facts by tapping on the orb with a stylus and viewing hours of BBC videos via the screen.
Promising review: "I loved this educational toy for all three children. I do highly recommend it. They love playing with it all the time, which teaches them a lot." —Marjorie
Price: $75.99
20. A smART Sketcher 2.0 projector for young artists to practice their skills without frustration. It comes with 60 pre-loaded images and is app-enabled for adding even more tracing.
Promising review: "I gave it to my granddaughter for Christmas, and she loves it! She makes drawings with it all the time…she loves to draw. I didn't realize this when I purchased it, but she can take a picture of her with her dog and save it on an SD Card and put that card in the smART Sketcher and draw it…how cool is that!!! We love it and all the fun features it has…it was well worth the money, and I'd recommend it to anyone who loves to draw…children, teens, or adults….its fun for everyone!" —Randy
Price: $99.99
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