Whether youā€™re aiming to boost your childā€™s STEM skills or spark creativity, an educational toy is the way to go.

Here, weā€™ve picked 27 must-have toys that each promise a ton of fun, engagement and learning. Time to hit play!

4M Steam Powered Kitchen Science Kit

1.       4M Steam Powered Kids Kitchen Science Kit

Perfect for young science enthusiasts, the 4M Steam Powered Kids Kitchen Science Kit includes 30 exciting experiments using common household items. From making a fruit-powered clock to launching a baking soda and vinegar rocket, inspiring curiosity has never been so fun.

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National Geographic Super Gemstone Dig Kit

2.       National Geographic Super Gemstone Dig Kit

Are you looking for the ultimate treasure-hunting adventure? This kit comes with 10 natural gemstones buried in a dig brick, a full-colour identification sheet, an excavation tool and a brush for digging. Whether for education or fun, itā€™s sure to engage the kids.

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4M Crystal Growing Kit

3.       4M Crystal Growing Kit

With seven crystal experiments included, this hands-on kit encourages children to learn about crystal formation and key chemistry principles whilst getting fingers-deep in fun. Safe, straightforward, and mess-free, itā€™s the perfect science project for holiday breaks or weekend activities.

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Ā  Great Explorations Glowing 3-D Planets Boxed Set Science Kit

4.       Great Explorations Glowing 3-D Planets Boxed Set Science Kit

Transform any room into a glowing solar system with these 3D planets. The kit includes eight colourful glow-in-the-dark toy planets, 25ft of string to hang them up, and adhesive putty, for a complete outer space experience. Aspiring astronauts and night-time stargazers will love this cosmic adventure.

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 ThinkFun Gravity Maze

5.       ThinkFun Gravity Maze

A quirky blend of logic game, marble run, and STEM toy, this Gravity Maze is bound to captivate minds with its 60 challenges, ranging from beginner to expert levels. It has a game grid, nine towers, one target piece, and three marbles. Kids and adults alike can improve their spatial reasoning and planning skills while having a blast.

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Educational Insights BrainBolt Brain Teaser Memory Game

6.       Educational Insights BrainBolt Brain Teaser Memory Game

Perfect for ages seven and up, this fast-paced memory game will keep kids on their toes. This handheld electronic BrainBolt is designed to challenge and improves attention, cognitive speed and recall with bright LED lights that flash in randomised sequences. The game can be played solo or in two-player mode for a head-to-head challenge.

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 FULLOSUN 3D Dinosaur Optical Illusion LED Lamp

7.       FULLOSUN 3D Dinosaur Optical Illusion LED Lamp

From tots to teenagers, this 3D dino night light is sure to be a roaring success and pique interest in how 3D illusions work. The LED technology creates a lifelike holographic image, which you can customise with 16 different colours and four flashing and brightness options. Pick from the remote or touch control to switch between modes and colours in seconds.

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Educational Insights GeoSafari Jr. Talking Kids Microscope

8.       Educational Insights GeoSafari Jr. Talking Kids Microscope

Spark curiosity in young scientists with this durable microscope. Featuring voice-recorded facts about animals and plants from wildlife conservationist Bindi Irwin, it includes 60 beautiful full-colour images and over 100 educational nuggets and questions. Its two modes of playā€”fact mode and quiz modeā€”making learning even more fun.

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Educational Insights GeoSafari Jr. Kidnoculars

9.       Educational Insights GeoSafari Jr. Kidnoculars

Introduce your kid to the wonders of nature with these kidnoculars. The comfortable eyepieces, tough build, and kid-friendly size make them an ideal first set of binoculars. No manual focusing is needed; just pick up and peer.

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YEEBAY Rocket Air Launch Toy

10.   YEEBAY Rocket Air Launch Toy

Made with non-toxic, high-quality ABS materials, this portable rocket provides hours of outdoor fun. Kids can stomp on the air blast pad and send foam rockets a hundred feet into the sky. Ideal for intrepid adventurers ages three and upā€”this toy will spark their interest in aerodynamics.

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Sharp Brain Zone Original 3D Wooden Brain Teaser Puzzle

11.   Sharp Brain Zone Original 3D Wooden Brain Teaser Puzzle

Packed with 54 sturdy, precision-cut wooden blocks, this 3D brain teaser helps enhance problem-solving and spatial reasoning abilities. Stimulate creativity and improve concentration whilst you fit each piece together in this intricate puzzle thatā€™s perfect for kids and adults.

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Learning Resources MathLink Cubes

12.   Learning Resources MathLink Cubes

Get any kid school-ready with these colourful MathLink Cubes. With 100 interlocking pieces, children can explore concepts in counting, patterning, addition, subtraction, and beyondā€”making math a hands-on, interactive adventure that deepens their understanding of numbers.

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Science4you Chocolate Factory

13.   Science4you Chocolate Factory

Chocolates, cake pops, heart-shaped sweetsā€”kids can have their own Willy Wonka moment with the mini ā€œchocolate factoryā€. It's not just fun; this kit, with 31 experiments and an educational book, makes science a delicious experience.

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Educational Insights Design & Drill Sparklebot Robot Toy

14.   Educational Insights Design & Drill Sparklebot Robot Toy

With a 4.6 global customer rating on Amazon, this sparkly robot will be a hit among kids who love building and design. It includes 15 colourful bolts, a child-friendly screwdriver, and decorative stickers, and will give little engineers a head start in the basics of mechanics.

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BABYHORSE 22-piece Baking Tools & Cooking Utensils Set

15.   BABYHORSE 22-piece Baking Tools & Cooking Utensils Set

This set features 22 real, non-toxic, and safe kitchen toolsā€”including a spatula, hand mixer, oven mitt, and moreā€”and is fantastic for aspiring young chefs. Children can learn the basics of cooking, develop their motor skills, and even whip up their next favourite treat!

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Various kids educational toys
Various kids educational toys
Various kids educational toys
Various kids educational toys
Various kids educational toys

16.   MOBIUS 7-in-1 Take-apart Truck Construction Set

Unleash the creativity of little builders with this multifunctional take-apart vehicle set. With 71 pieces, lights and sounds, push-and-go technology, and even a toy power drill to do the work, this set will help enhance dexterity whilst promoting problem-solving skills and imaginative play. Batteries are included so that the fun can start right out of the box.

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Science4you Perfume Super Lab

Who says chemistry can't be fun? This perfume-making kit has 63 components and a downloadable book with 13 experiments that allow children to learn about and blend their own fragrances. From floral scents to fresh citrus aromasā€”kids will love the sensory exploration.

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VIBIRIT Dig Up Dinosaurs Skeleton Set

18.   VIBIRIT Dig Up Dinosaurs Skeleton Set

Surprise your young palaeontologist with this T-Rex excavation kit. It comes with a hammer, brush, drywall, dinosaur models, and chiselā€”all made of durable, BPA-free vinyl-based materials. Strike, excavate, sweep, rinse, then piece your dino together.

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LaQ Sweet Collection My Little Restaurant

19.   LaQ Sweet Collection My Little Restaurant

This 260-piece set serves up everything from pizza to roast chicken, and features engaging an "snap" sound when connecting parts and vivid colour elements for a delightful and educational experience. Includes instructions to build both 2D and 3D models of 11 types of play food.

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 LEGO Boost Creative Toolbox 17101ā€”Fun Robot Building Set & Educational Coding Kit

20.   LEGO Boost Creative Toolbox 17101ā€”Fun Robot Building Set & Educational Coding Kit

This LEGO set is no ordinary toy; it incorporates basic coding into play. Using Bluetooth connectivity, the 5-in-1 model kit lets you build and code interactive robots that can move, talk, and even respond to hand gestures. Bonus: It's compatible with all other LEGO construction sets for creative building.

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VERTOY Friendship Bracelet Making Kit

21.   VERTOY Friendship Bracelet Making Kit

With everything you need to make a friendship braceletā€”from braiding rings to bobbin button closures and even a unicorn bag to store everything inā€”this is a gift for those who want to flex their creative crafting muscle. The weaving process will help to build fine motor skills, too.

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Scholastic Lego Chain Reactions Game

22.   Scholastic Lego Chain Reactions Game

With 10 moving modules and 33 LEGO pieces, this Nappa silver award-winning set teaches players the basics of mechanical design. Each module moves the next, offering lessons about sequencing, cause-and-effect, and more. Play solo or with friendsā€”the choice is yours.

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Ā  Educational Insights Pancake Pile-Up Sequence Relay Game

23.   Educational Insights Pancake Pile-Up Sequence Relay Game

Ten pancakes, five flavours, endless fun! This enthralling pancake stacking relay game challenges kids to match, stack, and move with speed. It helps to develop gross motor skills, sequence recognition, and coordinationā€”a perfect blend of learning and excitement. Ready, set, stack!

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Kā€™NEX 35-model Building Set

24.   Kā€™NEX 35-model Building Set

From trucks, aeroplanes, and helicoptersā€”this Amazon Exclusive K'NEX 35 Model Building Set lets kids build ā€™em all with 480 pieces including rods and connectors. Spark STEAMagination with step-by-step instructions for 35 unique models that offer hours of fun for inventive minds aged seven and up.

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PlayShifu Interactive Orboot Dinosaurs Globe

25.   PlayShifu Interactive Orboot Dinosaurs Globe

Discover the Jurassic era with this interactive AR experience. Just spin the globe, scan it with the app, and travel through prehistoric times brought to life by fascinating dino facts. Included: A 10ā€ globe, sticker activity book, and a free app that requires no-in-app purchases.
 
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Educational Insights Design & Drill STEM Garden

26.   Educational Insights Design & Drill STEM Garden

Let love for STEM bloom with this STEM Garden. The 37-piece set lets kids select, stack, and bolt petals to build a colourful garden using a kid-friendly drill. Inspires construction skills and fine motor developmentā€”ideal for fun at-home learning.

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Clementoni 19248 Harry Potter Terrarium Set with Accessories for a Miniature Ecosystem

27.   Clementoni 19248 Harry Potter Terrarium Set with Accessories for a Miniature Ecosystem

Potterheads, rejoice! This Harry Potter Terrarium Set lets you create Hagrid's hut as a mini ecosystem, making studying herbology a magical joy. Itā€™s a great blend of education and wizardry for ages seven and above, and includes everything needed, such as seeds, soil, and other accessories.

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