Instructional toys are a time-tested way for parents to teach their children important skills and pieces of knowledge in a fun, non-preachy way. Savvy toy-makers have jumped on this bandwagon with toys that teach topics from religion to beauty, cooking and even recycling.
The toys in this cluster below all exist to teach children different things about the world in which they live. From the importance of recycling and reuse to all of the different subatomic particles, there’s a fun instructional toy below that covers it in a fun way.
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30 Toys That Teach
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Green Children's Toys
SEE Toys Charge by Crank
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Fulla the Muslim Barbie
Best Selling Girl's Toy in the Arab World
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Bacteria Toys
Plush Microbes Teach Kids About Disease
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Cos-Play to Teach Geek's English
Tokyo Cosplish School
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R/C Insect
The Latest Toy From Mattel
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Kids DIY Toy Kit
Make-My-Own-Monster by FAO Schwarz
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Playmates Toys Interactive Doll: Impress Your Kid: Freak Yourself Out
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Controversial Toy Dolls
'Baby Wee Wee'
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Plush Hindu Toys
The Doze Red Ganesh
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Turd Toys
Kids Collecting Poo Toys
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Wannabe Rockstar Games
'Rock Band' Lets You Live the Rock Life Without Rehab
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DIY Baking for Kids
Gourmet Cupcake & Ice Cream Sandwich Maker
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Toys from Recycled Clothing
Retro Sweater Stuffed Animals
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Comics to Motivate Youth
Howtoons Teach Recycling
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Painting with Remote Control Toy Cars
Chevy Camaro by Ian Cook
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Internal Organ Plushies
I Heart Guts
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Toys for Children With Cancer
The Dilus
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Blank Keyboards
Unmarked Keys To Teach Typing
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Toys to Teach Acceptance
Down Syndrome Dolls
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Toys to Teach Kids About the Ecosystem
Food Chain Friends
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Four Legged Eco Teachers
Animals Planet Green Lessons
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Web-Integrated Toys for Kids
The Jewel Pets
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Geeky Babooshka Dolls
The Matryoshkus Nero Set Teaches Data Sizes
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Subatomic Stuffed Toys
'Particle Zoo' Plushies
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Classic Toy Reduxes
The Mirrored Rubik's Cube
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Baby Do Stuff
Teach Your Baby to Mix You a Drink or Fix Your Car
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Plush "Kabbalah Dolls"
Biblical Beasties by Ken Goldman
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Gruesome Toys
The 'Dismember-Me' Zombie Doll
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Gameboy Plushies
Felt Cushions by CloudSparrow
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Toys Made of Grass
The Muwi Lawnmower Makes Lawn Frisbees
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Kid-Friendly 3D Printers
The Kidoodle MiniBox A1 Bolsters Creativity & STEM Learning
Aquatic Amphibian Children's Toys
The Conceptual 'Tacos Frog' Helps Kids Learn About Ecosystems
Child-Friendly Medication Dispensers
The 'Singing Bottle' Concept by Fengrui Wang is Interactive
Anniversary-Celebrating Toy Collections
The LEGO® Group & Hasbro Unveil LEGO DUPLO® PEPPA PIG Sets
Interactive Early Education Toys
Tokidos PlayCubes Have a Screen-Free Design
Playful Cosmic Displays
The LEGO Group's Unidentified Playing Objects Speak to Curious Gen Alpha
Educational Climate Change Toys
The 'Habitat' Educational Toy Brick Sets Come in Two Options
Eco-Friendly Racing Toys
VTech's Turbo Edge Riders Inspires Racing and Recycling
Emotional Regulation Plushies
Slumberkins' Flip Out Hammerhead Teaches Kids to Manage Feelings
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
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
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
Kids' Interactive Sensory Toys
Storypods Debuts Interactive and Multisensory Toys
Interactive Sensory Tables
The Fisher-Price Sensory Bright Light Station Offers Six Play Modes
Viral Video Content Toys
Bonkers Toys Received Licensing for 'Skibidi Toilet' Toy Lineup
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
Family-Friendly Interactive Museums
LEGO's Superpower Studios is Devoted to Hands-On Play
Sensory Surprise Dolls
Barbie Pop Reveal Shares Scented Dolls and Squishy Friends
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
Multi-Benefit Enrichment Toys
The Pupsicle by Wood is a Nourishing, Stimulating Treat for Dogs
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
Racing Car-Themed Supplement Collaborations
Hiya x Hot Wheels Present a Vibrant Refillable Bottle
Child-Friendly Camera Concepts
The Camera for Kids Concept Reimagines the Digital Camera
Playful AI Tools
Morrama Releases Concept Collection of AI Tools for Children's Mental Health
Kids' Money Management Books
'The Adventures of Ca$hman & Supersaver' Promotes Financial Awareness
Designer Kids Training Bikes
The Costway Kids Bike With Training Wheels is Customizable
Autonomous Vehicle Kits
This Kit Teaches Kids How AI is Changing Transportation Dynamics
Kids' Entertainment Initiatives
Yoto x CF Shopping Centers will Offer Summer Programming for Kids
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
Playful AI Companions
Snorble Supports Social-Emotional Development & Educational Advancement
Ergonomic Dog Toys
Earth Rated's Debut Dog Toy Collection is Durable, Stimulating & Safe
Elephant Teething Gloves
Moyuum Introduces a Functional Elephant-Shaped Teething Solution
DIY Candy Jewelry Kits
Cricket's Candy Creations Boasts the Candy Jewelry Craft Kit
Experiment-Based Playsets
Moose Toys' Beast Lab Reinvigorates Action Figure Category
Toddler-Targeted Smartwatches
The 'NehNehBaby' Training Watch Teaches Children Healthy Habits
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
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
Anthropomorphized Bath Products
Uoga Uoga Kids' Packaging Can Be Customized with Stickers
Tape Crafting Kits
Curious Universe's Nano Tape Magic Kits Create Fun Crafts for Kids
Snackable Back-to-School Lunches
Little Spoon's Lunchers are Nutritious Meals for Big Kids
Cookie Tin Beauty Palettes
Kara Beauty's Creative Beauty Palette is Styled Like a Sewing Kit
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
Science-Backed Literacy Games
Kangaroo Cravings is a Learn-to-Read Game Based on Brain Science
Mindful Advent Calendars
The PLAYin CHOC Advent Calendars Have Low-Sugar Chocolate and More
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
Playful Kid-Friendly Baking Kits
Make Bake Stands Out with Its Edible Stickers for Baking
Family-Focused Learning Toys
Chick-fil-A Debuts a Family Game Brand to Inspire Family Playtime
Kid-Inspired Learning Programs
Staples Has Announced the Expansion of Staples Kids Learn + Play
Teen Skincare Hubs
Indu 101 Educates, Empowers and Inspires Young Beauty Consumers
Dream-Centric Toy Guides
The LEGO Group Calls Attention to Its Dream Crafting Concept
Educational Snack Packs
Hannaford Snack Pals Teach Children About Healthy Nutrition Habits
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
Emotional Well-Being Dolls
Kid Kreations' Heartfuls Support Self-Belief and Resilience in Children
Kid-Friendly Digital Coloring
PalettePlay.art Has Customizable Coloring Book Templates
Preschool Gaming Subscriptions
The Piknik App Subscription Service Shares Games for Preschoolers
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
Virtual Fragrance Workshops
The Scentbird Academy Helps Fragrance Fans Purposefully Use Scents
Wacky Ice Cream Games
Kitten Games is a New Line of Tabletop Games for Kids
Confidence-Promoting Conversation Cards
TableTalk is a Card Deck of Mealtime Conversations
Comprehensive Math-Learning Experiences
Math Learner Uses Games to Make Math Fun for Young Kids
Reprogrammable Robot Companions
Quarky Teaches Kids AI, Robotics and Programming Through Play
Festive Memory-Making Toys
Slumberkins' Yeti to Shine Helps Kids Embrace New Holiday Traditions
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
Sustainable Seasonal Chocolate Treats
PLAYin CHOC Christmas ToyChoc Boxes are Eco-Friendly
Baby-Focused Learning Toys
Matchstick Monkey's Playtime Toys Help Babies Develop Fine Motor Skills
Play-Inspiring Workshops
LEGO is Sharing a Free Workshop Series Featuring Renowned Creatives
Bilingual Baby Toys
Bebé Fuerte Explores Movement as Play
Miniature Collectible Campaigns
The World’s Smallest Lines are the Focus of Influencer Marketing
DIY Robotics Toys
The WindBots from Thames & Kosmos are Intricate Learning Toys
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
Magnetic Hand-Holding Socks
These Children's Socks Add a Touch of Whimsy to the Everyday Item
Reality-Bending Car Ads
CarGurus Ad Features Melting Lego and Gourmet Chef Toddlers
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
Children-Empowered Adorable Smartwatches
NehNehBaby Introduces the Training Watch for Toddlers
Child-Friendly Knife Sets
Little Kitchen Academy's Progressive Knife Set Instils Confidence
Playtime-Encouraging Toy Capsules
Oreo Unveils the Art of Play Toys in Black and White
Child-Friendly Adaptive Storytelling
Zora Learning Teaches Kids to Read in More Engaging Ways
Daycare Organization Essentials
Colle à Moi Offers Daycare Organization Tools
Mess-Free Sticker Stampers
Sticker WOW! Reimagines Play with Collectible, Refillable Stampers
Kid-Focused Educational Tablets
Smile Zemi Targets Elementary School Students
Kid-Friendly Oral Gadgets
Sensodyne's 'Kidlid' is Helping Children Measure Their Toothpaste
Kid-Friendly Portable Projectors
Little Tikes' Story Dream Machine Supports Early Literacy
Low-Cost Holiday Retailer Guides
The Dollar General Holiday Toy Guide Has Options Under $20
Adult Board Game Campaigns
Hasbro and Ageless Innovation Rebrand Childhood Games for Adults
Personalized Bedtime Stories
StoryGenius Let's Parents Insert Their Children Into Books
Jelly Bean-Inspired Toy Collections
These Jelly Belly Toys Were Created with the Incredible Group
AI Kid's Coloring Tools
ColorCraft AI Offers Educational and Engaging Art for Kids
Gamified Plastic Bottle Journeys
Last Bottle Takes Users on an Informative After-Recycling Journey
Life-Sized Toy Construction Sets
The Funphix' 'Standard' is an Educational Outdoor Playset
DIY Nail Art Printers
Preemadonna's DIY Nailbot Kit Gets Girls Interested in STEM
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
Child-Friendly AI Tutors
GPTKids is a Homework Helper That Supports Kids and Their Parents
Omni-Education Learning Apps
The 'Bytesized' App Offers Quick Educational Lessons Anytime
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
Real-Time Reading Practice Tools
Google's Practice Badge Helps Kids with Pronunciation
Playful Toy-Inspired Exhibits
The Eames Institute of Infinite Curiosity Debuts Toys & Play Exhibit
Eco-Friendly Health-Conscious Dog Toys
These Cosmos Snack Shack Toys Come in Two Styles
Kid-Friendly Daily Podcasts
Today with Tonies Shares Fresh Content for School Children Every Day
AI-Powered Safety Training
UpSkill Teaches Children Safety with Scenario Based Training and AI
Imaginative Pared-Back Art Supplies
Woset Designs a Range of Stationary and Furniture for Kids
Custom AI Learning Stories
LearningStory Creates AI Topic-Based Stories to Engage Young Learners
Early Childhood Independence Straps
EaZyHold Grip Support Develops Engagement for Children
Personalized Bedtime Story Generators
Bumble Stories Creates Bedtime Stories Featuring Your Child