These examples of educational toys show the world the importance parents and guardians are putting on education. As everyone settles more comfortably into the age of technology, children are exposed to so much that require more explanations than ever before. Of course, adults are also becoming used to getting more bang for their buck as companies and designers provide greater incentives to choose their product over their competitors. Often this leads to a blend of function and form.
Chalkboard globes and LEGO kits are simple examples of educational toys that are hitting the market. Yet as children grow up tech-savvy before the age of two, other products such as code-teaching robots and stuffed toy smartphone cases are being proposed and released as well. This opens up a lot of possibilities for other industries.
49 Examples of Educational Toys
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City-Based Survival Kits
Ryan Romanes' 'Urban Survival Kit' Teaches Kids How to Live in a City
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Culturally Diverse Dolls
Maplelea's Canadian Girls Are a Cute & Educational Toy Doll Collection
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Educational Toddler Tablets
VINCI Tablet Introduces the Child to the World of Technology
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Toy Brick Yogurt Branding
Yo'Play Blox Packaging Can be Cleaned and Reused for Amusement
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Educational Anatomy Apps
The Humanatomy Health App Helps to Teach Children About the Body
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Preschooler Programming Toys
The Primo Play Set Teaches Coding Before Reading
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DIY Paper Produce Projects
Play Fruit by Mr Printables Lets People Create Their Own Fruit Decor
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Stuffed Toy Smartphone Cases
The HappiTaps Beary Happi Keeps Devices Protected from Toddlers
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Feathery LEGO Sculptures
The North American Bird Series by Tom Poulsom is Fun and Informative
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Tuna Dissection Toys
This Sushi-Making Kit Teaches Children How to Slice Raw Fish
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Educational-Promoting Block Games
The Stacking Veggie Game Puts a Brainy and Healthy Spin on Jenga
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Art Gallery Gaming
Tate Modern 'Race Against Time' Game Makes Art Fun & Educational
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Jurassic Ecosystem Decor
These Dinosaur Terrariums Make for Cool and Educational Home Decor
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Touchscreens for Tots
The Smart Pillow is an Efficient Learning Tool for Young Children
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Cuddly Device Cases
The Totoya Creatures Offers Interactive Educational Entertainment
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Tactile 3D Teaching Toys
The OBLO Puzzle Sphere Helps Kids Develop Motor Skills
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Educational Magnifying Glasses
The Alien Eye is Designed to Make the World Globe Interactive
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Nursery Rhyme Mathematics
The Brain Candy Toys Advertisements are Intelligent and Cute
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Bread-Making Toys
Dough Globe by Mint Digital Ferments Yeast Culture in a Playful Way
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Code-Teaching Robots
Robotiky the Educational Robot Teaches Kids How to Program
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Breast-Feeding Dolls
Breast Milk Baby Gives Kids a Taste of Motherhood
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Animal-Saving Sewing Kits
Mirim Seo’s Saving Endangered Wildlife Sewing Kit is Educational
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Kid-Friendly Ecology Apps
Tinybop's Second Educational Kids' App Centers Around Plants & Animals
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Empathy-Inducing Toys
Twenty One Toys Mixes Empathy and Play to Show Educational Power in Toys
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Logic-Teaching Toys
Robotic Blocks Teach Kids to Problem Solve in Fun Ways
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Textured Children Books
This Jellycat Dino Tails Book Encourages Interactive Learning
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Architectural Modular Toys
Power Tower Enhances Children's 3D Shaping and Abstraction Abilities
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Smartphone Robot Plushies
Turn Your Phone into a Toy with the Ubooly iPhone/iPod Interactive Pet
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Human Biology Education Apps
The Human Body App is an Interactive and Educational App for Kids
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Digital Youth Tracking Timepieces
The VTech Kids’ Smartwatch is an Educational Tool
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Educational Chalkboard Globes
This Chalkboard Globe Lets Kids Learn Creatively
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Literary Fast Food Toys
The McDonald's Happy Meal E-Book Voucher Replaces Traditional Toys
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Playful 3D Printers
ThinkGeek's Play-Doh 3D Clay Printer is the Ultimate Children's Toy
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Electronic Educational Blocks
Sumit Pandey's Tiblo Toy Helps Dyslexic Children Learn
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Educational eReader Upgrades
Apple iBooks 2 Offers Interactive Textbooks
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Reckless Driving Awareness Games
'Don't Kill the Squirrel' is a Clever Educational Videogame
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Kid-Friendly Crowdfunding Platforms
'Piggybackr' Teaches Youth the Power of Crowdfunding
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Female Technician Teaching Toys
The GoldieBlox Construction Toy Introduces Girls to Mechanics
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DIY Robotic Spider Kits
This Educational Toy Kit Lets You Build, Learn and Play
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Animated Children's Tablets (UPDATE)
DreamWorks' DreamTab Tablet for Kids Was Unveiled at CES 2014
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Children-Geared Calculators
Knock Knock by Khalil Klouche is a Clever Tactile Educational Toy
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Toddler Typeface Teaching Books
These Graphic Toddler Books Illustrate Typography
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Interactive Alphabetized Apps
VeggieTales' Educational Kids App is Fun and Skill-Building
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Personifying Animal Building Blocks
Olliblocks are Fun and Educational Toys for Children
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Cheap Educational Robots
The Jade Robot is Designed for Grade School Science Education
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Gooey Germ-Inspired Toys
These Giant Microbes Primordial Putties are Gross Disease-Ridden Replicas
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Playful Periodic Table Toys
The Elemental Blocks Combine Education with Fun
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Binary Code Picture Books
A Robot Story Promises to Teach Kids How to Count in Binary Code
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Educational Religious Fortune Tellers
The Bar Mitzvah Fortune Teller Teaches Children Religious Fa
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Kid-Friendly 3D Printers
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Anniversary-Celebrating Toy Collections
The LEGO® Group & Hasbro Unveil LEGO DUPLO® PEPPA PIG Sets
Playful Cosmic Displays
The LEGO Group's Unidentified Playing Objects Speak to Curious Gen Alpha
Miniaturized Doll Collections
The Mini BarbieLand Collection Makes Playing Portable
Adorable AI Conversational Toys
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Child-Focused Mixed Reality Headsets
The Conceptual 'Edi' Mixed Reality Headset is Safety-Focused
Doll-Inspired Movie Launches
Mattel Plans to Release More Movies Following 'Barbie's' Success
Neurodiverse Inclusion Initiatives
LEGO® Group is Championing Inclusivity With 3 New Initiatives
Interactive AAC Learning Devices
Monica Bhyrappa and Fan Fang Design the Logitech EDU Device
Educational Climate Change Toys
The 'Habitat' Educational Toy Brick Sets Come in Two Options
Minimalist Play Furniture
Blueberry and Third Specializes in Slick and Stylish Toys
Eco-Friendly Racing Toys
VTech's Turbo Edge Riders Inspires Racing and Recycling
Innovative Toy Creations
Fun In Motion Toys Launches TECTI, a Kinetic Building System Toy
Youth Beauty Boutiques
Hamleys Boutique: Be You is an Inspiring Space for Kids Ages Four to 14
Sustainable Kinetic Sand Toys
Kinetic Sand Project Planet Encourages Ecosystem Protection
Virtual Holiday Shopping Experiences
Amazon Introduces a New Holiday Shop with 3D Technology
Eco-Friendly Bath Essentials
Bebo Seeks to Reimagine the Packaging of Kid's Bath Products
GenAI Storybook Illustrators
Storybooks Turns Kids' Beloved Toys into Main Characters
Technical Education Car Toys
The Conceptual 'GoCar' Helps Kids Learn to Code Autonomous Vehicles
Playful Entrepreneurial Metaverses
e.l.f. UP! on Roblox Helps Gen Z & Gen Alpha Build Skills
Educational Exploration Binoculars
The Conceptual 'BINO' Mixed Reality Device Works in Many Ways
Sustainable Sensorial Play Pads
The Stokke PlayPad by Marius Kindler Adapts to Growing Children
Introductory STEM Toy Sets
The Zig & Go from Djeco Combines Music and Forces in an Educational Toy
Interactive Early Education Toys
Tokidos PlayCubes Have a Screen-Free Design
Kid-Envisioned Urban Environments
The Little Big Playmat Takes a Creative Path to Design Problems
Kids' Interactive Sensory Toys
Storypods Debuts Interactive and Multisensory Toys
Interactive Sensory Tables
The Fisher-Price Sensory Bright Light Station Offers Six Play Modes
AI-Enhanced STEM Toys
The Kidx Classbox Fuses Montessori Methods with NFC Tech & AI
Playful Restaurant Pop-Ups
The Play-Doh Restaurant of Imagination Turns Kids' Creations Edible
Multi-Sensory Education Devices
The Conceptual 'Squashy' VR Education Device Has a Tactile Form
Crowdfunded Circular Childrens Toys
Tiny Earth Toys is Launching a Kickstarter for 'Tiny Spaces'
Nostalgic LEGO Roller Skates
The LEGO® Creator 3-in-1 Girls Retro Roller Skate is Playful
Early Development Toys
Spin Master Collaborated on the Educational Ms. Rachel Collection
Space-Exploring STEAM Toys
LeapFrog's Magic Adventures™ Line Arrives for Kids Five and Up
Video Game-Inspired LEGO Sets
LEGO Super Mario is Sure to Capture the Attention of Fans
Travel-Inspired Toy Catalogs
The Tennessee Playcation Catalog Shares the Joy of Travel
Runway-Inspired Fashion Dolls
New York Fashion Week Designs Inspire the L.U.V. Fashion Doll Styles
Family-Friendly Interactive Museums
LEGO's Superpower Studios is Devoted to Hands-On Play
Digital Magnetic Toy Models
The Tenki Spliced Magnetic Attraction Toy is Educational
Multisensory Toy Boxes
The Janod Boxes Stimulate Sight, Touch, Hearing and More
Creativity Time Capsules
Crayola's Campaign for Creativity Reunites Adults with Childhood Art
Child-Friendly Camera Concepts
The Camera for Kids Concept Reimagines the Digital Camera
Autonomous Vehicle Kits
This Kit Teaches Kids How AI is Changing Transportation Dynamics
AI-Backed Family Toys
Mego Toys Showcases the New 2XL Cobot, an Interactive AI Toy for Kids
Sustainability-Oriented Kids Toys
Learning Resources Unveils a New Sustainable Toy Capsule
AI-Powered Desktop Robots
The 'Doly' Companion Robot is Advanced and Educational
Educational Plush Toys
Slumberkins' 'Dragon Egg Hatchlings' Toys Inspire Emotional Development
Screen-Free Pre-School Speakers
The Learn with Peppa Tonie Supports Pre-Readers with Audio Content
Playful AI Companions
Snorble Supports Social-Emotional Development & Educational Advancement
Ergonomic Dog Toys
Earth Rated's Debut Dog Toy Collection is Durable, Stimulating & Safe
Big Apple Toy Blocks
These Machi Town (New York) Blocks by kiko+ Encourage Creative Play
Experiment-Based Playsets
Moose Toys' Beast Lab Reinvigorates Action Figure Category
Engaging Braille Education Devices
The Braille Learning Device is Based on the Six-Dot Arrangement
AI-Powered Toy Cars
Rocar is an Interactive Ride-On Robot Car for Kids Ages Two to Six
Play-Based Learning Collections
Staples Launches the Curated Kids Learn + Play Collection
Programming Code-Powered Toy Cars
The 'Zerone 2' Teaches Kids Programming Basics in a Fun Way
Food-Based Toy Block Alternatives
LEGO Replaces its Plastic Bricks with a Eco-Friendly Options
Forest-Inspired Screenless Toys
Boogie Board Launched the Sketch Pals Forest Friends Line
Modular Robotics Kits
ioCube Fuses the Simplicity of Building Blocks with Advanced Circuitry
Kid-Friendly Tech Frames
myFirst Recently Unveiled Two New Digital Frames
Buildable Paper Playsets
Playper's Curious Kingdom: Castle Playset Encourages Creativity
Fuzzy Musical Collectibles
Furblets are Interactive Toys That Introduce Furby to a New Generation
Book-Themed Collectibles
Booksy's Tiny Books & Figures Inspire a Love of Reading in Kids
Kid-Friendly Telescopes
The LeapFrog Magic Adventures Telescope Shares Images Taken by NASA
Brand-Led Global Studies
The LEGO Group Conducted a Study That May Inform Market Decisions
Digital Collectible Displays
Gatebox's Digital Figure Box Shows Off Virtual Collectibles
Kid-Inspired Learning Programs
Staples Has Announced the Expansion of Staples Kids Learn + Play
Brick Builder Community Apps
The LEGO Play App Provides a Kid-Safe Space for Builders of All Ages
Dream-Centric Toy Guides
The LEGO Group Calls Attention to Its Dream Crafting Concept
Colorful Kid's Toy Lines
Battat and Walmart Introduce a Line of Preschool and Pretend Play Toys
Generative AI-Enhanced Education Tools
Pearson Doubles Down on Its Use of Generative AI
Interactive Windmill Toys
HABA's Kullerbu Windmill 25 Piece Starter Track Set is Hands-On
Immersive EdTech Platforms
Discovery Education's Sandbox AR Platform Surpassed 1 Million Downloads
Smart Sensory Toys
Peel&Play Has Interlocking Pieces That Can Be Peeled & Rebuilt
Discarded Toys-Created Homes
Wallmakers Designs the Toy Storey Home with Repurposed Toys
Multifunctional Game Sets
The 'LEGO' Group is Merging Physical and Digital Play
Emotional Well-Being Dolls
Kid Kreations' Heartfuls Support Self-Belief and Resilience in Children
Branded Education Engagement Reports
The LEGO Education Report Offers a Look into the Classroom
90s Toy Holiday Trees
Furbtrees are Introducing the Next Generation of Furby Across the UK
Toy-Specific Storage Systems
Step2 Debuts a Toy Storage Box for Developing Organizational Skills
Visually Impaired Puzzle Blocks
LEGO Presents Braille Bricks for an Inclusive Playing
Cognitive Toy Subscriptions
Lovevery is a Subscription that Delivers Developmental Toys to Kids
Iconic Doll-Inspired Exhibitions
Barbie: The Exhibition Opens at London's Design Museum
Comprehensive Math-Learning Experiences
Math Learner Uses Games to Make Math Fun for Young Kids
Resilient Play Platforms
Hot Wheels' Challenge Accepted Fosters a Growth Mindset in Kids
Life-Size In-Store Countdowns
Toys R Us Asia and Craig & Karl Created an Advent Calendar for All
Reprogrammable Robot Companions
Quarky Teaches Kids AI, Robotics and Programming Through Play
Insect Habitat Toys
Smart Lab Toys' Insect Inspector Lab Bug Playground Encourages STEM Learning
Dynamic Immersive Play Museums
LEGO Group Presents the Superhero Studios Initiative in Paris
ASMR-Inspired Soothing Toys
These Sensory Motion Bubblers Visually Create Calm
Youth-Focused Architectural Toys
The Freckled Frog's 'Happy Architect' Toy is for Curious Youth
Gamified Children's Care Products
DEEEZ Developed Interactive Games for the BabyFirst Brand
Baby-Focused Learning Toys
Matchstick Monkey's Playtime Toys Help Babies Develop Fine Motor Skills
Bilingual Baby Toys
Bebé Fuerte Explores Movement as Play
DIY Robotics Toys
The WindBots from Thames & Kosmos are Intricate Learning Toys
Celebratory Puzzle Toys
The 50th Anniversary Rubik's Cube Commemorates Five Decades of Play
Gamified Digital Learning Platforms
Khired Kids Teaches Children Robotics, Coding, and More
Braille Building Blocks
LEGO's Play with Braille Bricks Teach Kids with Visual Impairments to Read
Playful Wizard Toy Collections
Schleich and Warner Bros. Launch Wizarding World™
STEM Education Classroom Robots
The Sphero BOLT+ Works in Three Programming Modes
Multifunctional Building Planks
'KEVA Planks' are Diverse Building Toys for All Ages
Child-Friendly Knife Sets
Little Kitchen Academy's Progressive Knife Set Instils Confidence
Transformer Robots-Powered STEAM Education
Wefaa Robotics Recently Secured Seed Funding
Playtime-Encouraging Toy Capsules
Oreo Unveils the Art of Play Toys in Black and White
Age-Inclusive Board Games
Hasbro Revamps its Classic Board Games to Accommodate Aging Consumers
Custom-Made Role Model Dolls
Mattel Canada's Barbie Honors Nine Influential Female Athletes
YouTuber-Inspired Developmental Toys
Spin Master Unveils a New Ms. Rachel Toy Collection
Bean-Shaped Vibrant Chalks
Areaware Presents the Colorful New Bean Chalks for Imaginative Drawing
Active Entertainment Systems
Nex Playground Gets People Moving at Home
Space-Inspired Toy Collections
Stomp Rocket® Debuts the Space Collection at Target & Toy Retailers
Early Literacy Campaigns
Leapfrog Launched the Everything Starts with Reading Campaign
Stone-Like Supportive Toys
Play Maker Stapelstein Expands to the American Market
Kid-Friendly Portable Projectors
Little Tikes' Story Dream Machine Supports Early Literacy
Personalized Child Education Apps
Sandbox Group Launches the PlayKids+ Application for Ages 2-12
AI Kid's Coloring Tools
ColorCraft AI Offers Educational and Engaging Art for Kids
Kid-Focused Educational Tablets
Smile Zemi Targets Elementary School Students
Functional Gaming Toys
Nintendo's Latest Gashapon Toys Can be Added as Controller Parts
Life-Sized Toy Construction Sets
The Funphix' 'Standard' is an Educational Outdoor Playset
Child-Friendly AI Doodles
Dodoboo Uses AI to Turn a Child's Doodles into Art
Low-Cost Holiday Retailer Guides
The Dollar General Holiday Toy Guide Has Options Under $20
Education-Enhancing Chatbot Services
The 'Stretch' Chatbot Offers Resources For K-12 Educators
Magnetic Building Tiles
Magna-Tiles Introduces its 'MicroMags' Product Line for Young Builders
AI ABC Games
ABC Finder Uses AI to Teach Children Foundational Knowledge
Learning-Focused Robotics Toys
The Robots In Motion Building Set Ignites STEM Interest in Youth
Immersive Fighting Math Games
Karate Math Dojo Combines Fighting with Learning
Interactive Educational Platforms
Nealfun.pro Offers Fun and Engaging Web Experiences for All
Child-Friendly AI Tutors
GPTKids is a Homework Helper That Supports Kids and Their Parents
Kid-Specific Headset Designs
AVID Products Has Introduced the WonderEars Headset
Streamlined AI Educational Tools
Educator AI Helps Both Teachers and Students Excel
Contemporary Art Puzzle Sets
LEGO's Modern Art Building Set is a Great Buildable Decor
Phone-Style Counting Toys
Leapfrog's Chat & Count Emoji Phone Mimics a Real Phone to Teach Numbers
Kid's Felt Building Kits
KNOP KNOP Launches Creative Felt Building Kits for Children's STEM Play
Playful Toy-Inspired Exhibits
The Eames Institute of Infinite Curiosity Debuts Toys & Play Exhibit
Play-Encouraging Intational Holidays
The UN Officially Marks the Inaugural Day of Play
Early Childhood Development Courses
The ChildCare Education Institute Offers a Free Course
Storytelling Learning Platforms
Study Tale Offers Interactive Stories for Students
Colorblind-Accessible Games
Mattel Commits to Creating Inclusive Play and Game Options
Imaginative Pared-Back Art Supplies
Woset Designs a Range of Stationary and Furniture for Kids
Early Childhood Independence Straps
EaZyHold Grip Support Develops Engagement for Children