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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
Best Christmas Toys for 3 Year Olds That Build Real Skills
Ten Christmas toys for 3 year olds that build pretend play, building, balance and early math skills, plus how to pick if you only buy one.
