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Play & Learn Favorites
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items A thoughtfully curated list of toys and activities that make learning feel like play. These picks are great for curious minds of all ages. Whether they’re building, exploring, or just having fun along the way. Perfect for gifting, homeschooling, rain...
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Hands-On Learning
Brainy Games & Puzzles
Artistic Expression
Hands-On Learning
Toys and activities in this section are all about building, experimenting, and discovering through touch and play. Whether it’s stacking bricks, exploring how things work, or putting together creative projects, these picks help kids learn by doing. P...
A timeless favorite that encourages creativity, fine motor skills, and problem solving. With a colorful mix of bricks in different shapes and sizes, kids can build whatever their imagination dreams up, including towers, creatures, vehicles, and more....
LEGO Classic Medium Creative Brick Box Building Toys for Creative Play, Kids Creative Kit 10696
These subscription boxes are filled with hands-on projects that help kids explore science, technology, engineering, and art in a fun and approachable way. Each box is tailored to specific age groups and learning levels, so there’s something for toddl...
Monthly Science Kits & STEM Subscription Boxes - KiwiCo
This set lets kids explore how electronics work by snapping pieces together to build real circuits. They can create working fans, lights, alarms, and more, all while learning the basics of engineering and problem solving. The parts are easy to handle...
Snap Circuits - Fat Brain Toys
Brainy Games & Puzzles
This section is all about games and puzzles that challenge kids to think critically, solve problems, and stretch their minds. From memory boosters to strategy games and logic puzzles, each pick turns learning into play in the most clever ways.
This marble-powered logic game is a mix of puzzle solving and engineering fun. Kids build different towers and create paths to get the marble to the target. It’s great for developing spatial reasoning, planning, and critical thinking skills. The chal...
ThinkFun Gravity Maze Builder Board Game
Zingo is like Bingo but with a twist, making it perfect for younger kids just learning to match pictures and words. It’s fast-paced, super easy to learn, and gets everyone laughing and playing right away. Great for building early reading and matching...
Zingo! Family & Kids Board Game
A fun and educational card game that’s all about guessing animals with smart yes-or-no questions. It’s great for road trips, family game nights, or classroom fun. Kids stay engaged while learning cool animal facts, building reasoning skills, and prac...
SmartGames IQ Fit - 3D Travel Game, 120 Challenges
This compact puzzle is perfect for on-the-go brain boosting. With 120 challenges across 2D and 3D formats, it’s great for developing logic, spatial reasoning, and problem-solving skills. Kids and adults both get hooked trying to fit the colorful piec...
SmartGames IQ Puzzler Pro Compact Board Game Puzzle 120 3D Challenges
This sliding puzzle game is all about getting the red car out of a traffic jam by moving the other cars around. It starts easy and builds to seriously brainy challenges, helping kids strengthen logic, sequencing, and critical thinking skills in a fun...
ThinkFun Rush Hour Game
Artistic Expression
This section is all about creativity, color, and letting kids make a beautiful mess. From crayons and markers to craft kits and sticker pads, these picks invite children to explore their imagination, build confidence, and express themselves through h...
This all-in-one set is perfect for young artists who love to draw, color, and create. It includes crayons, markers, and colored pencils in a rainbow of shades, all tucked neatly into a sturdy case. Great for travel, quiet playtime, or gifting, it giv...
Crayola 115pc Imagination Art Set with Case: Drawing & Coloring Kit for Creative Thinking, Includes Crayons & More
This oversized pad comes with colorful background scenes and over 160 repositionable stickers featuring cars, trucks, and all things that go. Kids can create endless stories and scenes, then rearrange them again and again. It’s great for screen-free ...
Melissa & Doug Reusable Vehicles Sticker Pad - 165+ Reusable Stickers
Kids can create their own little world with this sticker pad filled with everyday scenes like a school, grocery store, and more. With 200 reusable stickers and 5 fold-out backgrounds, it’s perfect for storytelling, role play, and creative thinking. S...
Melissa & Doug Reusable My Town Sticker Pad - 200+ Stickers and 5 Scenes
These mess-free paint sticks glide on like markers but dry like paint, giving bold metallic colors without the need for brushes or water. Perfect for younger kids who want to paint without the cleanup, and the quick-dry formula means no smudges. Grea...
Kwik Stix Solid Tempera Paint Sticks 12/Pkg-Metalix Colors
This mega set has every color a little artist could dream of, including classic, neon, pastel, and metallic shades. These solid paint sticks go on smoothly and dry in under 90 seconds with no water, no brushes, and no mess. Perfect for big creative s...
Kwik Stix Solid Tempera Paint, Master Art Set, 60 Colors
This colorful pack includes 10 mini cans of Play-Doh in fun party shades, perfect for sculpting, squishing, and imaginative play. It’s a great size for gifts, party favors, or restocking your stash without the mess of a big set. Encourages creativity...
Play-Doh Celebration Compound Pack Easter Basket Stuffers Gifts Multipack - 12pc
This creative kit is packed with pre-cut artwork, stickers, and aesthetic vibes for customizing bedroom walls, lockers, or journals. It’s great for older kids and tweens who love mood boards, scrapbooking, or decorating their space with personal flai...
Wall Collage Making Kit for Teens – 1000+ Piece Set with Stickers and Pre-Cut Artworks, Personalize Your Room Décor, Gifts for Girls
This kit lets kids explore who they are through creative prompts and colorful crafts. With fun quiz questions and 20+ activities, it helps them reflect, express their personality, and turn it all into art they can keep or display. A meaningful and fu...
Craft-Tastic All About Me Quiz Art Kit
A timeless favorite for kids who love patterns, precision, and creative design. This set includes gears, rings, and markers to create endless spiral masterpieces. It’s great for older kids who enjoy detail work and want to explore artistic expression...
The Original Spirograph Drawing Set with Markers - Spirograph: Creative Craft Kit for Kids 8+, Includes Activity Guide