Educational Toys That Make Kids Think
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Find the Right Toy for Your Kid
Let’s Think Toys helps parents pick educational toys that kids actually play with. Every guide is built around what kids are learning at each age, from first grabs to first robots.
By age: Babies · 1 year olds · 2 year olds · 3 year olds · 4 year olds · 5 year olds · Tweens · See all ages
By topic: STEM & Learning · Montessori & Wooden · Games & Puzzles · Sensory Play · Creative & Pretend Play · Outdoor Play · Gift Guides · Toy Safety
10 Bath Toys That Sneak in Real Learning
Ten bath toys that teach cause and effect, early science and math during tub time, plus how to keep bath toys clean and mold-free.
Toy Storage Ideas That Actually Stay Organized
Simple toy storage ideas for small spaces and big toy collections, plus the systems that kids can actually keep up with.
10 Best Puzzles for Toddlers, From First Pieces to 24
The best puzzles for toddlers by stage, from one-piece knob puzzles to 24-piece floor puzzles, plus how to know when they’re ready for more.
10 Toys That Get Toddlers Talking
Ten toys that boost toddler language and speech, plus simple ways to turn everyday play into conversation.
10 Coding Toys That Teach Kids to Think Like Programmers
Ten coding toys for kids from preschool to tweens, including screen-free robots and real programming kits, and what each age is ready for.
The Best Art Supplies for Kids (Without the Mess Meltdown)
The best art supplies for kids by age, from mess-free toddler crayons to real paint, plus how to keep art time from wrecking the kitchen.
10 Pretend Play Toys That Build Big Imaginations
Ten pretend play toys that build language, social skills and imagination, from play kitchens to doctor kits and dress-up.
10 Fine Motor Toys That Get Little Hands Ready to Write
Ten fine motor toys that build hand strength, grip and coordination for toddlers and preschoolers, so writing comes easier later.
Toy Rotation: The Easy Trick That Ends Toy Overload
How toy rotation works, why kids play longer with fewer toys, and a simple step-by-step system you can set up in an afternoon.
Why Open-Ended Toys Beat Flashy Ones Every Time
What open-ended toys are, why kids play with them longer than flashy electronic toys, and ten simple ones worth owning.
The Best Building Toys for Kids, Ranked
We ranked the best building toys for kids, from wooden blocks and Magna-Tiles to LEGO and K’NEX, by age and by what they teach.
10 Sensory Toys Toddlers Can’t Put Down
Ten sensory toys for toddlers that build touch, sound and movement skills, plus a simple DIY sensory bin and what to skip for safety.
Montessori Toys Explained (Plus the Best Ones by Age)
What makes a toy Montessori, why it matters, and the best Montessori toys from babies to preschoolers, in plain English.
10 Best Toys for 5 Year Olds Who Ask Why
Ten toys for curious 5 year olds that build reading, math, science and problem-solving skills, right as kindergarten kicks in.
10 Best Toys for 4 Year Olds They Won’t Outgrow
Ten toys for 4 year olds that build problem-solving, creativity and early math, and stay interesting long after the first week.
10 Screen-Free Road Trip Toys for Kids (Holiday Travel Edition)
Ten screen-free road trip toys that work in a car seat, from audio players and Water Wow to card games, plus tips for surviving the holiday drive.
10 Best STEM Gifts for Tweens (Ages 9 to 12)
Ten STEM gifts for tweens ages 9 to 12 that feel cool, not like homework: circuits, coding robots, LEGO Technic, a telescope and more.
Are Squishy and Fidget Toys Good for Kids? What Parents Should Know
Squishies and fidget toys are everywhere this year. Here’s what the research says, which ones help, which distract, and the sensory toy to keep out of the house.
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