Educational Toys

In order to understand how a windup clock works, we first have to look at how pendulum clocks work. Three hundred years ago, it was discovered that the time it takes for a pendulum to swing will...

Create a simple homemade toy that can be used to improve hand-eye coordination, teach important survival skills and encourage pretend play. With simple arrows made from lightweight dowels,...

It's not unusual to find children as young as a year old playing on their parents' computer. Many parents encourage it, eager for their kids to get a head start with computers at a young age. ...

If you have a VTech learning laptop for your toddler, preschooler or grade-school age girl or boy, then you know they're indispensable educational toys for kids. My own child's VTech baby laptop...

Information is a lifeline for spies, and their gear is perfect for getting, finding and keeping their information. For kids interested in the spy game, they can get some basic equipment with just...

Making felt puppets is a fun activity that parents and children can do together. With just a few simple materials, you can make a variety of puppets and have enough to put on your own puppet show.

Venus Fly Trap Fiends are the all-in-one plant kits from DuneCraft that allow you to create a many-mouthed Venus fly trap plant in your home or classroom. These plants can be useful as both...

A Rubik's Cube, also known as a magic cube, is a 3-inch puzzle with six colors. Each row and column can rotate to scramble the sides, challenging the player to make each side one color. Although...

The standard alphabet block first appeared in 17th century England, and was praised for its educational value by philosopher John Lock. An important developmental toy for children, building blocks...

Marketed by Creative Gifts Inc. and Fascination Toys & Gifts, Levitron devices sold 750,000 units from 1994 to 1995. When spun correctly, the Levitron top floats over its base, apparently...

Children's toys aren't as simple as they used to be, but with the added complexity comes new opportunities to learn. Leapfrog's Leapster is an educational toy that teaches children how to do math...

Moon in My Room is a toy by Uncle Milton recommended for children ages 6 years and up. It's a moon that's mounted on a wall and lights up automatically in the dark with 12 lunar phases like a real...

This is the classic little car I made as a kid. The great fun is in 'crashing' two of these little cars together, since Legos disconnect rather than break.

Toys and learning through play are the best ways for 18-month-old toddlers to explore their world. As their hand-eye coordination improves, the best learning toys are hands-on in nature and foster...

Leapfrog Enterprises is an innovative, educational-toy manufacturer that specializes in fun and functional electronic devices that teach skills in math, language, science and social studies. The...

The eyeclops is an electronic magnifying device made by Jakks Pacific of Malibu, California. The company product instructions clearly point out that the eyeclops is a toy and not intended for...

Mattel's Doodle Pro Color is a dry-erase board toy for children who love to draw. The toy is designed for younger children who are in preschool or early elementary school and offers a wipe-off...

Babies begin learning to walk at 9 to 18 months old. Some never crawl and go straight to walking and running. There are many learning toys to assist babies in taking their first steps.

There are many different educational toy options for children ages 4 and up. Learning board games provide a challenge that make learning fun. Piecing together an educational puzzle will teach a...

It is important to keep young children learning, even when they return home from school (if they are to that age). Young children are at the point of life where more knowledge can be leaned then...

I have two kids and I frequently get the "Dad I am bored. What can I do?" So this article will be about how to play.

LEGO rubber band cars are a fun but simple machine young children can build for fun and experimentation. After the car is built, it can be used in classrooms to demonstrate simple physics to ages...

Silly Putty is a popular childhood toy that has been around for the last several decades. Silly Putty is essentially a gum-like substance sold in a small wad encased in a plastic egg. It is known...

LEGO building blocks are great fun and most LEGO fans soon find themselves building original creations. One thing you can build with a little imagination that is not the typical car or house is...

LEGO is the most popular building toy in the world, and their Star Wars models are their most popular sellers. Each set is crafted to duplicate a vehicle or set from the Star Wars films, but can...

The V.Smile is an educational video game console system developed and manufactured by VTech. The console is intended for use by children ages 3 to 9, and is popular for its video games featuring...

Leapster by LeapFrog and V-Smile by V-Tech are two learning products marketed to preschool-aged children. These learning tools help young children improve different skills, such as reading and...

There are two basic kinds of night vision binoculars: image enhancement and thermal imaging. Image enhancement binoculars are the first kind most people think of -- the ones with the green screen...

Silly Putty is a children's toy that provides a wide variety of possibilities for creative play. There are many different ways to manipulate and create with Silly Putty that will keep kids of all...

A boy nearing his teens is anxious, curious and inquisitive about a wide variety of subjects, including fun, people, money and sex. Avoid the usual gift choices, such as video games and consoles,...

Lego is one of the most popular building toys in the world, and the Star Wars sets are its most popular line. Often challenging, but without being frustrating, Lego brings the Star Wars universe...

A 1-year-old boy is full of curiosity. Bright colors and noises are fascinating at this young age. He is developing hand and eye coordination skills, so look for educational toys as well as toys...

The log cabin holds a special place in the history of America. When pioneers set out from the original 13 colonies across the Great Smoky Mountains, they built log cabins. Folk heroes like Daniel...

This is a great science project for a grade school student or just a fun learning toy for your young children. Children will enjoy watching the tornado in a bottle over and over again. It is a...

The Fisher-Price Smart Cycle mixes education, entrainment and exercise into one interactive experience. The Smart Cycle connects to most TVs using AV cables and is expandable via purchasable game...

Puppets are an entertaining toy for adults and children alike. While kids love to use puppets in their play, adults may find use for puppets in educational activities or just to make some friends...

LEGO building bricks are wonderful toys for opening a child's imagination. While LEGO offers many specialized parts for making vehicles with moving parts, sometimes the simplest ideas are the most...

So you want to buy lots of Legos but don't want to spend a fortune doing it? Here are several ways to start your Lego collection!

LEGO building bricks are wonderful toys for opening a child's imagination. While LEGO offers many specialized parts for making vehicles with moving parts, sometimes the simplest ideas are the...

Creating a kid's puzzle only takes a few minutes, and if you use the right picture your child will play with it for many hours. Assembling puzzles teaches spatial skills, logic skills and...

Printable play money is something most parents like to have on hand. Whether it’s being used for the day at your child’s new “shop” or they have just lost the last piece of Monopoly money. ...

A brain teaser is a puzzle or game where you are presented with a task that seems difficult to do but that is easy to do once you know the "secret." Simple brain teasers can cost several dollars...

Spartan helmets were worn by the Spartan warriors to protect them from a foe's savage blows and to intimidate their enemies. You can make a cardboard replica of a Spartan helmet so your child can...

Making five different pieces of spy equipment is easy. Invisible ink, a magnetic message retrieval system, backwards-looking glasses, a laser microphone and a can safe are easily made and added to...

Have you given your sweetheart one too many teddy bears on Valentine's Day and birthdays? Next time try a unique twist -- a LEGO teddy bear. You can make one by following the simple instructions...

Organic toddler toys are toys that are made from natural materials and are considered to be friendly to the environment. In addition to being good for the planet, these toys also provide...

Building a conveyor belt out of LEGO building blocks illustrates the principle of the conveyor belt. Kids can also build onto the belt using their own creative designs.

From Sherlock Holmes to James Bond to Harriet the Spy, sleuths have captivated the imagination of kids around the world. Youngsters everywhere are fascinated by the secrecy of gathering...

Band-in-a-box contains rhythm and percussion hand instruments, including a triangle and its striker, a set of sand blocks, a pair of ridged rhythm sticks, a small hand tambourine, a set of wrist...

If you are an educator, or just love to do science projects with your children, then you know how valuable simple science toys can be. Simple science toys can be used as visual aids to inspire and...