Science toys are a wonderful and effective way to teach kids about the wonders of the world around them without boring them. Many such toys are so subtle in their scientific foundations that kids may not even be aware of the amount of science they are learning.
Many science toys targeted towards kids are in fact simplified or scaled down versions of fundamental scientific tools and instruments. By playing with simplified versions of hugely important scientific instruments, kids can begin to develop an understanding of what it is that scientists do and why their work can be fun. Other toys consist of fun, animated versions of scientific objects and concepts.
Some science toys even allow kids to build and create things, fostering in them an appreciation for experimentation and directed thinking.
The range of science toys out there is huge, and represents a great way to make learning fun for kids.
23 Examples of Fun Science
From Light-Vomiting Toys to Cadaverous Cartoon Characters:
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DIY Foam-Shooting Machine Guns
Nerf Dart Blaster Can Fire 500 Rounds Per Minute
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Textbook Biology Bedding
Dirtsa Studio's Science Pillows are Cushions for Keeners
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Light Vomiting Toys
The Marcus Tremonto ‘Lightbotz' are Colorfully Cute
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Magical Sci-Fi Gloves
‘The Force Glove’ Will Teach Kids About Magnets in a Fun Way
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Melting Board Games
'Meltdown' is a Child-Friendly Way to Educate Youngsters About Global Warming
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Cadaverous Cartoon Characters
The Mickey Mouse Anatomy Sculpture Makes Learning Fun
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Magical Physics Toys
The Feel Flux Toy Uses an Obscure Physics Principle to Confuse and Amuse You
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Robotic Building Toys
'Topobo' Construction Kit Remembers Its Motions
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Buildable Space Rovers
The NASA littleBIts Space Kit Lets Children Recreate the Mars Rover
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Double Helix Balloon Sculptures
This 10,000 Balloon Double Helix Sculpture is an Ode to Science
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Tech-Inspired Dollhouses
Roominate Inspires Little Girls to Pursue Dream Jobs Associated With Men
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Ballooning Portable Planetariums
The Inflativerse Offers a View of Space in No Time at All
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Wind-Powered Kids' Toys
Tamiya 'Loopwing' Car Blends Fun and Eco-Friendliness
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Fun Fluorescent Swingsets
The 'Swing Lamp' is an Illuminated Solution to Nighttime Fun
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Child-Friendly Activity Subscriptions
Kiwi Crate Service Offers Fun Monthly Packages to Kids
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Toddler-Friendly Microscopes
The Zoomy Handheld Digital Microscope is Perfect for Baby Einsteins
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Child-Friendly Treasure Apps
The Time Tremors App Lets Kids Learn About History in a Treasure Hunt
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Scientific Particle Puzzles
These Kids Brain Teasers are Perfect for the Scientist-in-Training
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Scientific Crayon Sets
Chemistry Crayons Let Your Child Color Inside the Periodic Table's Lines
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Kid-Friendly Spud Experiments
Potato Chip Science Demonstrates the Power of the Potato
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Toy Brick Atom Smashers
The LEGO Large Hadron Collider Makes Science Fun
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Building Block Space Vehicles
The LEGO Mars Curiosity Rover Set is Fan-Made
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Show-Inspired Miniature Toy Sets
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Kid-Friendly 3D Printers
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Aquatic Amphibian Children's Toys
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Child-Friendly Medication Dispensers
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Pump-Up Plush Toys
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Playful Cosmic Displays
The LEGO Group's Unidentified Playing Objects Speak to Curious Gen Alpha
Kid-Powered Imagination Campaigns
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Imaginative Soft Toys
Blabla's Little Monster Soft Toys Promote Listening, Curiosity and Dreams
Educational Climate Change Toys
The 'Habitat' Educational Toy Brick Sets Come in Two Options
Witty Toy-Brand Horror Posters
LEGO Presents a Range of Playful Horror Posters for the Season
Eco-Friendly Racing Toys
VTech's Turbo Edge Riders Inspires Racing and Recycling
Mesmerizing Gyroscopic Desk Toys
The Gyro Spin Spectre from Ghost Design is Precision-Machined
Vitamin Shot Stalls
Plenish Set Up a Little Shot Shop Staffed by Knowledgeable Kids
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
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
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
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
Kid-Focused Musical Toothbrushes
Jack N' Jill Presents the Kids Electric Musical Toothbrush
Interactive Sensory Tables
The Fisher-Price Sensory Bright Light Station Offers Six Play Modes
Nature-Inspired Pet Toys
A Team of Designers Create the Unique Triangle Toy for Pets
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
Snack-Themed Textbooks
FUNdamental Textbooks by Heinz Make Learning More Playful
Crowdfunded Circular Childrens Toys
Tiny Earth Toys is Launching a Kickstarter for 'Tiny Spaces'
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
Travel-Inspired Toy Catalogs
The Tennessee Playcation Catalog Shares the Joy of Travel
Family-Friendly Interactive Museums
LEGO's Superpower Studios is Devoted to Hands-On Play
Sex Toy-Resembling Wooden Tools
Craig Green Designs the Unique Jumbo Wooden Tools
Digital Magnetic Toy Models
The Tenki Spliced Magnetic Attraction Toy is Educational
Creativity Time Capsules
Crayola's Campaign for Creativity Reunites Adults with Childhood Art
Multisensory Toy Boxes
The Janod Boxes Stimulate Sight, Touch, Hearing and More
Child-Friendly Camera Concepts
The Camera for Kids Concept Reimagines the Digital Camera
Dessert-Making Yo-Yo Toys
Takara Tomy Unveils the Ice Da Yo-Yo in Collaboration with Sanrio
Faux Christmas Candle Kits
LEGO Unveils its Festive Christmas Table Decoration Set
Kids' Money Management Books
'The Adventures of Ca$hman & Supersaver' Promotes Financial Awareness
Autonomous Vehicle Kits
This Kit Teaches Kids How AI is Changing Transportation Dynamics
Transforming Imaginative Furniture Designs
The Kiddie Couch Encourages a Sense of Play
Sustainability-Oriented Kids Toys
Learning Resources Unveils a New Sustainable Toy Capsule
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
Ergonomic Dog Toys
Earth Rated's Debut Dog Toy Collection is Durable, Stimulating & Safe
Geometric Design Toys
The Little Toy by Eames Office Has Been Revived After Six Decades
Experiment-Based Playsets
Moose Toys' Beast Lab Reinvigorates Action Figure Category
Phygital Fairy Toys
The HOLOBRITE Pixie Lantern Mixes Physical and Digital Play
Play-Based Learning Collections
Staples Launches the Curated Kids Learn + Play Collection
Gen Alpha Creativity Workshops
The LEGO Group Launched Free Creativity Workshops for Ages 6-12
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
Tape Crafting Kits
Curious Universe's Nano Tape Magic Kits Create Fun Crafts for Kids
Nature-Inspired Indoor Playgrounds
Sarit Shani Hay Designs a New Playground in Tel Aviv
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
Squishing Jellybean-Scented Toys
Jelly Belly Squishi Toys Come in 12 Different Scents
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
Science-Backed Literacy Games
Kangaroo Cravings is a Learn-to-Read Game Based on Brain Science
Art-Focused STEAM Kits
Robot in a Can Helps Build STEAM Skills Through Art and Design Education
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
Space-Themed Home Decor Collection
IKEA Introduces its new Cosmic AFTONSPARV Collection
Dream-Centric Toy Guides
The LEGO Group Calls Attention to Its Dream Crafting Concept
Brainteaser Advent Calendars
The Project Genius Advent Calendar Shares 12 Days of Puzzles
Colorful Kid's Toy Lines
Battat and Walmart Introduce a Line of Preschool and Pretend Play Toys
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
GenAI Bedtime Stories
SmartDreams Uses AI to Help Kids Craft Their Own Stories
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
Next-Gen Fuzzy Robot Toys
Hasbro is Introducing a New Furby for a New Generation
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
Cognitive Toy Subscriptions
Lovevery is a Subscription that Delivers Developmental Toys to Kids
Mechanical Kinetic Motion Toys
Mezmoglobe's Luna is its Latest Complex Kinetic Desk Toy
Challenging Sensory Games
Toy Mania's Quick Pops Feature Four Game Modes
Squishy Fortune-Telling Toys
This Fortune Teller Squish Ball Reveals Answers with a Squeeze
Comprehensive Math-Learning Experiences
Math Learner Uses Games to Make Math Fun for Young 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
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
Good-Natured Mischief Toys
Slumberkins' Vlad & Frank Midnight Mischief Set Teaches Responsibility
Baby-Focused Learning Toys
Matchstick Monkey's Playtime Toys Help Babies Develop Fine Motor Skills
Nature-Inspired Playdate Card Games
The Spilled Mushrooms Card Game is a Puzzle Game
Play-Inspiring Workshops
LEGO is Sharing a Free Workshop Series Featuring Renowned Creatives
Bilingual Baby Toys
Bebé Fuerte Explores Movement as Play
DIY Robotics Toys
The WindBots from Thames & Kosmos are Intricate Learning Toys
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
Dream-Inspired Building Toys
Lego Dreamzzz Encourages Kids to Build with Their Imagination
Mess-Free Eco Craft Kits
Brainstorm's Create N Colour Let Kids Magically Paint with Water
Playful Wizard Toy Collections
Schleich and Warner Bros. Launch Wizarding World™
Multifunctional Building Planks
'KEVA Planks' are Diverse Building Toys for All Ages
Kid-Friendly Microvibration Toothbrushes
The Philips One for Kids Supports Healthy Lifetime Habits
Child-Friendly Knife Sets
Little Kitchen Academy's Progressive Knife Set Instils Confidence
Kid-Friendly Digital Coloring
PalettePlay.art Has Customizable Coloring Book Templates
Glow-in-the-Dark Dog Toys
NERF DOG Glow Supports Games of Fetch After Dark
Playtime-Encouraging Toy Capsules
Oreo Unveils the Art of Play Toys in Black and White
Block Puzzle Modular Dollhouses
Gavin Portillo and Mario Ledo Create a Dollhouse Concept
Bean-Shaped Vibrant Chalks
Areaware Presents the Colorful New Bean Chalks for Imaginative Drawing
Space-Inspired Toy Collections
Stomp Rocket® Debuts the Space Collection at Target & Toy Retailers
Experiential Gift Registries
Nabu is a Gift Registry Platform to Give Kids Memorable Experiences
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
Personalized Bedtime Stories
StoryGenius Let's Parents Insert Their Children Into Books
AI Kid's Coloring Tools
ColorCraft AI Offers Educational and Engaging Art for Kids
Witty Plushie Toys
Punchkins are 'Punny' Collectibles with 3D Details
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
Transformational Cell Phone Tools
The Make-Roscope Transforms Your Phone into a Microscope
Kid-Friendly Headphones
Tronsmart's Headphones for Kids are Foldable, Durable and Comfortable
AI ABC Games
ABC Finder Uses AI to Teach Children Foundational Knowledge
Mist-Making Genie Toys
Moose Toys' Magic Mixies Magic Lamp Inspires Magical Wish-Making
Christmas-Inspired Summer Campaigns
Toys for Tots Supports Children with Christmas in July
Learning-Focused Robotics Toys
The Robots In Motion Building Set Ignites STEM Interest in Youth
Child-Friendly AI Tutors
GPTKids is a Homework Helper That Supports Kids and Their Parents
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
Immersive Space Exhibitions
‘Beyond the Light’ Immerses Guests in NASA’s Scientific Discoveries
Kid-Friendly Financial Support Apps
Goaly Offers Financial Lessons for Kids and Their Parents
Light-Powered Racing Toys
Light’n Race Uses and Teaches Fundamental Physics Principles
Stimulating Word Association Games
Worlds of Words Challenges Players to Think Outside the Box
Playful Toy-Inspired Exhibits
The Eames Institute of Infinite Curiosity Debuts Toys & Play Exhibit
Summarized Neuroscience News
Neurotech News Summarizes the Science World Without the Jargon
Play-Encouraging Intational Holidays
The UN Officially Marks the Inaugural Day of Play
Human Physio-Themed Lamps
Taras Yoom Designs the Dif Lamp with Physiological Themes
Imaginative Pared-Back Art Supplies
Woset Designs a Range of Stationary and Furniture for Kids
Efficient Fact Generators
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Educational Nature Quizzes
The H-TENS Nature & Solar IQ Quiz Puts Your Knowledge to the Test