Any parent or grandparent looking for a more scholarly present is in luck, because these educational gifts for kids are chalk full of handy items that will help kids learn about new things in fun ways.
As soon as the holiday season rolls around, ads and commercials for the latest toys and technological gadgets start making their way across TV screens and flyers. If you happen to be concerned about the kind of value and impact that these items will project onto children, then these educational gifts for kids will definitely give you a sound peace of mind concerning what little ones are learning from these devices.
From durable toddler tablets to logic-learning toys, these educational gifts for kids are offering creative ways to involve fun in the learning process.
70 Educational Gifts for Kids
From Educational Motion Gaming to Tot Teaching Tech Toys:
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Stuffed Toy Smartphone Cases
The HappiTaps Beary Happi Keeps Devices Protected from Toddlers
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Robot Insects for Kids
Hexbug Micro Robot Creatures Are One of 2009's X-Mas Must-Haves
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Tuna Dissection Toys
This Sushi-Making Kit Teaches Children How to Slice Raw Fish
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Hand-Embroidered Eco Toys
The Crazy-Colored Alphabet Soup ABC Plus Set is 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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Scientific Spelling Games
The Elemensus: Periodic Table Spelling Makes Learning the Elements Fun
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Tactile 3D Teaching Toys
The OBLO Puzzle Sphere Helps Kids Develop Motor Skills
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Motor Skill-Teaching Shovels
This Sandbox Tool is a Digging Toy That Teaches Hand-Eye Coordination
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Tech-Savvy Teaching Aids
These Design Nerd Flash Cards by Emma Cook are Modern
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Sci-Fi Learning Cycles
The Trek 'Light Cycle Push Bike' is Inspired by 'TRON: Legacy'
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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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Educational iPhone Apps
ZooABC Application Teaches Kids to Love Reading
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Animal-Saving Sewing Kits
Mirim Seo’s Saving Endangered Wildlife Sewing Kit is Educational
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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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Timber Toy Bricks
The Mokurokku Wooden LEGO Set Puts Natural Materials Back into Your Hands
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Lunar LEGO
Space Shuttle Endeavour's LEGO Set is Out of this World
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Smartphone Robot Plushies
Turn Your Phone into a Toy with the Ubooly iPhone/iPod Interactive Pet
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Disease-Themed Plushies
The Drew Oliver GIANTmicrobes Collection is Educational
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Bioluminescent Pet Dinos
This Dinosaur-Inspired Living Toy Uses Algae to Glow All Night
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Microcosmic Kiddie Composters
Miniville Composting System Teaches Community and Eco-Friendliness
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Letterbox Stationery Sets
Junior Mailbox Package Encourages Kids' Cursive Correspondence
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3D Animal Puzzles
Dissect and Assemble a Mammoth, Cow, Horse, Pig, Dolphin or Snail
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Playful Programmable Bots
Play-i Robots Merge Toys and Technology for Invaluable Means of Learning
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Emotion-Teaching Playthings
Plan Toys' Build-A-Robot Targets Children with Autism
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Playful 3D Printers
ThinkGeek's Play-Doh 3D Clay Printer is the Ultimate Children's Toy
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Bioengineering Board Games
Strain: A Family Game Teaches Children About Viruses
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Insect Educational Toys
Ryan Parry's Caterpods Teach Kids About Plants & Gardens
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Modernized Rocking Horses
The Magis Rocky is Modeled After Medieval Jousting Equipment
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Pro-Vegetarian Animal Puzzles
'Cutting Meat' is a Game for Kids and an Informative Tool for Adults
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Animated Speech Teachers
The Guardpix Language Habits Device Fine-Tunes Children's Vocabularies
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Blind Mind Games
The Braille Rubik's Cube by Konstantin Datz
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Cuddly Globes
Hugg-A-Planet Helps Little Ones Learn About Maps
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Updated Retro Music Players
Adults Can Enjoy Their Music with the Toy Recorder
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Playful Jigsaw Radios
The Denki Puzzle Turns Circuitry into a Fun Game
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Female Technician Teaching Toys
The GoldieBlox Construction Toy Introduces Girls to Mechanics
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Wooden Marble-Based Melodies
Tinka Tune Allows Children to Compose Their Own Music
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Stackable Wooden Toys
The Organic Nimble Nester Stacking Arches are Satin Smooth
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Vocabulary-Building Robots
Kibot is a New Electronic Pet That Boosts Kids' Education
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Pattern-Scanning Butterfly Nets
The E-Catch Net Harmlessly Captures the Image of Insects
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Eco Dinosaur Toys
These Assorted Dinosaurs from I'm Toys are Green, Fun, and Educational
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Toy Chalkboard Computers
The iWood Laptop Allows Children to Harmlessly Play with Tech
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Creative Coloring Cut Outs
Foster Individuality in a Child with Kimmel Kids Stencils
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Coin-Collecting Cartoon Cats
The Itazura Bank Tama and Friends is a Fun Way to Save Money
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Electronic Children Canvases
Educate Youngsters with the Genius Kids Designer Tablet
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Peek-A-Boo Decks
These Zoo Playing Cards Will Make Learning Card Games Fun
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Chemistry Experiment Kits
The Chem C3000 Set Offers an Advanced Scientific Experience
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Durable Toddler Technology
The VINCI Tab II Touch Screen Learning Tablet is Child-Friendly
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Blackboard Time-Tellers
The Chalkboard Kitchen Clock is Perfect for Teaching Kids to Tell Time
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Talking Galactic Mat Toys
These Talking Planetary Mats Teach Kids Fun Facts About Space
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Scientific Particle Puzzles
These Kids Brain Teasers are Perfect for the Scientist-in-Training
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Bilingual Plushies
Smart E Bear Speaks to Children In English and Spanish
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Time Teller Cushions
Ohdeedoh's 'DIY Clock Pillows' are Educational
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Digital Sound Tutors
The Talking Pictures Toy Teaches Kids With an RFID Chip
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Tot Teaching Tech Toys
The MobiGoTouch Learning System Keeps Kids Up-To-Date
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Kid-Friendly Spud Experiments
Potato Chip Science Demonstrates the Power of the Potato
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Erasable Globes
The Chalkboard Globe Lets You Draw the World the Way You See It
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Scientifically Engineered Snowmen
The Instant Indoor Snowmen Kit Makes Winter Hot
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Wood Block Puzzles
Wright's Enzo Mari Animal Game Lets You Learn About Species
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Anatomical Heart Puzzles
Gentoy is a Heart-Shaped Puzzle by Veronika Fillippova
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Stock Market Board Games
The New Game Daytrader Exposes Players to the Sharp World of Finance
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Educational Motion Gaming
The iCam from Comfy Teaches Children Through Gaming
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Political Board Game Makeovers
Communist Monopoly Rewards Players With Waiting in Line
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Educational Mobile Phones
‘Barbie Pocket Learner' is a BlackBerry for Little Girls
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Half-Pint Scientists
The Anatomy Apron Promotes Early Learing and Little Doctors
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Solar-Paneled Dollhouses
Eco Playset Made of Renewable And Recycled Wood
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Crafty Sipper Connectors
Create Kooky Drinking Designs with DIY Crazy Straws
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Chalkboard Building Blocks
Tsumiki Chalk Building Blocks Encourage Doodling During Construction
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Korean Game-Inspired Desk Accessories
These Playful Desk Accessories Feature Unexpected Forms
Expressive Gaming Campaigns
This Monopoly Campaign Shows How Playing Teaches Emotional Skills
Aquatic Amphibian Children's Toys
The Conceptual 'Tacos Frog' Helps Kids Learn About Ecosystems
Interactive Spellcasting Toys
The Magic Mixies Magical Crystal Ball Offers Multiple Modes of Play
Screenless Learning Wands
The Kinoo Magic Wand is for Independent & Family Play
Kid-Friendly AR Helmets
The 'AR Helmet' Concept by Designer Dot Supports Creativity
Meditative Screen-Free Toys
Calm Tonie Shares Mindfulness Activities & Breathwork for Kids
90s-Inspired Plush Toys
Rubies Launches the 'Kidrobot' Plush Toy Collection for Kids and Kidults
Light-Up Kidswear
Go-Glow by PatPat Features Fabric-Illuminating Technology
Eco-Friendly Racing Toys
VTech's Turbo Edge Riders Inspires Racing and Recycling
Furniture Waste-Made Toys
ÉCAL Students Redefine What a Sustainable Toy Is
Creative STEM-Based Toys
JitteryGit's Educational STEM Toys Foster Creativity in Kids
Hair Styling Toys
Casdon's Dyson Toys are Child-Friendly Styling Aids
Gummy Bear Toys
Gummymals are Squeezable Toys with 20 Different Interactions
Technical Education Car Toys
The Conceptual 'GoCar' Helps Kids Learn to Code Autonomous Vehicles
Multisensory Oven Playsets
Cookeez Makery Helps Kids Create a Sweetly Scented Best Friend
Sustainable EV Toys
Little Tikes’ Cozy Coupe Aims to Get Families Thinking More Sustainably
Sustainable Sensorial Play Pads
The Stokke PlayPad by Marius Kindler Adapts to Growing Children
Playful Coding Pets
Pyxel Helps Kids Program Actions, Expressions, Tricks & Sounds
Children's STEM Subscription Boxes
The ENGINO® STEM CLUB Subscription Box Promotes Learning
Space-Themed Smart Speakers
The Amazon Echo Show 5 Kids Has a Chromatic Finish
Interactive Sensory Tables
The Fisher-Price Sensory Bright Light Station Offers Six Play Modes
Educational Climate Change Toys
The 'Habitat' Educational Toy Brick Sets Come in Two Options
Interactive Puppy Playsets
Moose Toys' My Puppy's Home Helps Kids Prepare to Bring Home a Puppy
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
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
Educational Finance Child Smartwatches
The 'Mellow Watch' Helps Kids Build Good Money Habits
Rechargeable Child Rocket Kits
The National Geographic Power Rocket Reaches Heights of 200-Feet
Child-Friendly Camera Concepts
The Camera for Kids Concept Reimagines the Digital Camera
Multipurpose Lifestyle Tablets
The iScream Homelearn Book Works in Many Orientations
Virtual Reality Education Products
Meta is Launching a New Quest Product to Enhance Classrooms
Empathy-Building Play Programs
The Barbie School of Friendship Helps Kids Develop Social Skills
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
Brain Nutrition Gummies
The BrainPack Daily Kids' Gummy Supplement Helps with Learning & Memory
AI-Backed Family Toys
Mego Toys Showcases the New 2XL Cobot, an Interactive AI Toy for Kids
Customizable Child Smartwatches
The X6Play Smartwatch is a CES 2023 Innovation Award Honoree
Educational Plush Toys
Slumberkins' 'Dragon Egg Hatchlings' Toys Inspire Emotional Development
Ergonomic Dog Toys
Earth Rated's Debut Dog Toy Collection is Durable, Stimulating & Safe
Creativity Time Capsules
Crayola's Campaign for Creativity Reunites Adults with Childhood Art
Interactive Pixel Plushies
Eolo Toys' Pixel Hugs are Cuddly Plushes Enhanced with Tech Features
Storytelling Projector Toys
Moonlite Projects Stories With Added Music and Sounds
Sustainable Knitted Toddler Sneakers
Nike Launches the Swoosh 1 Trainer with Colorful Details
Kid-Friendly Tech Frames
myFirst Recently Unveiled Two New Digital Frames
Solar-Powered Rover Kits
4M's 'Solar Rover Kit' Educates Kids About the Power of Green Science
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
Timber Tech-Packed Dolls
These teenage engineering Wooden Dolls Come in Eight Varieties
Forest-Inspired Screenless Toys
Boogie Board Launched the Sketch Pals Forest Friends Line
Children-Friendly Content Platforms
YouTube Kids is Officially Launching onto Game Consoles
Kid-Friendly Telescopes
The LeapFrog Magic Adventures Telescope Shares Images Taken by NASA
NYC-Themed Baby Gift Sets
The Big Apple Baby Gift Set by Estella Features Clothes, Toys and More
STEM Holiday Shops
CircuitMess' Holiday Gift Shop Has Presents That Teach Coding & Creative Design
Portable Drawing Tablets
smART sketcher GO! is a Portable Projector for Kids Who Love to Draw
Playful Parental Cafe Gifts
These Starbucks Japan Mother's Day Products are Charming
Brainteaser Advent Calendars
The Project Genius Advent Calendar Shares 12 Days of Puzzles
Interactive Windmill Toys
HABA's Kullerbu Windmill 25 Piece Starter Track Set is Hands-On
Coding Education Car Toys
The TPBot Smart Coding Car Works with Building Blocks
Library Literature Merchandise
Toronto Public Library Debuts Chic Merchandise Including Shirts
GenAI Bedtime Stories
SmartDreams Uses AI to Help Kids Craft Their Own Stories
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
Interactive Gift Tags
This Gift-Giving Experience Shares a Personal Video Message from Santa
STEM Subscription Crates
KiwiCo's STEM Subscription Crates Equip Children with Valuable Skills
Kid-Targeted Holiday Bundles
Storypod Boasts Three Holiday Bundles for Kids
Natural Scavenger Hunt Toys
Craft-tastic Nature: Scavenger Hunt Potions Inspire Play in Nature
Sentimental Holiday Ad Campaigns
Amazon's Joy is Made Campaign Evokes Holiday Emotion
Reprogrammable Robot Companions
Quarky Teaches Kids AI, Robotics and Programming Through Play
Comprehensive Math-Learning Experiences
Math Learner Uses Games to Make Math Fun for Young Kids
Detachable Display Kids Smartwatches
The Huawei Kids Watch 5X and 5X Pro are Feature-Rich
Insect Habitat Toys
Smart Lab Toys' Insect Inspector Lab Bug Playground Encourages STEM Learning
Entertaining Educational Tablets
The Alcatel JOY TAB KIDS 2 Tablet is for Kids Aged Three to 13
STEM-Inspired Electric Skateboards
The Lectec LS Kids Electric Skateboard is Ready to Build
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
Adorable AI Conversational Toys
FoloToys Use AI To Offer Love, Entertainment, and Learning
Inclusive Children's Education Apps
Smart Tales is Certified by IBCCES as an Autism Resource
Magnetic Building Tiles
'Magna-Tiles' are Magnetic Building Sets That Promote STEM Concepts
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
Screen-Free Pre-School Speakers
The Learn with Peppa Tonie Supports Pre-Readers with Audio Content
Space-Themed Chocolate Toy Products
The Kinder Joy Space-Themed Collection Includes 12 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
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
Gamified Nighttime Reading
StoryMate Let's Parents Set Reading Goals for Their Children
Child-Friendly Knife Sets
Little Kitchen Academy's Progressive Knife Set Instils Confidence
Phygital Kids Board Games
Playshifu's New 'Tacto' Board Game Combines AR with Physical Figurines
Student-Minded Education Headsets
The Logitech Zone Learn Headset is Designed for K-12 Students
DIY Digital Music Systems
Teenage Engineering's Record Factory is Perfect for the Holidays
Safe Play-Training Kids Toys
The TouchNot Ensures Children are Not Playing with Fragile Devices
Educational Programmable Robots
DJI's 'RoboMaster S1' Allows Kids to Program an Educational Robot
Video Game-Inspired Outdoor Play
ROXs is Getting Kids Outdoors
Active Entertainment Systems
Nex Playground Gets People Moving at Home
Space-Inspired Toy Collections
Stomp Rocket® Debuts the Space Collection at Target & Toy Retailers
Multi-Generational Vacation Packages
Multigenerational Vacations Connect Seniors with Grandkids
Kid-Friendly Training E-Bikes
Gotrax Launched an Electric Bicycle Designed to Help Youth Learn
Experiential Gift Registries
Nabu is a Gift Registry Platform to Give Kids Memorable Experiences
Smart Fidget Toys
TapTap is for Ages Five to 105 and It Offers Benefits for All
Stone-Like Supportive Toys
Play Maker Stapelstein Expands to the American Market
Personalized Bedtime Stories
StoryGenius Let's Parents Insert Their Children Into Books
School Bus Playsets
PLAYMOBIL Launches a New School-Themed Toy in Time for Back-to-School
Inclusive Children's Apps
Pok Pok Offers Culturally-Specific Content for Global Audiences
Family-Friendly Survival Games
Lego Debuts a New Fortnite Survival Crafting Game
Personalized Child Education Apps
Sandbox Group Launches the PlayKids+ Application for Ages 2-12
Streamlined AI Educational Tools
Educator AI Helps Both Teachers and Students Excel
Advanced Kid-Friendly Smartwatches
The Garmin Bounce Kids Smartwatch is LTE-Connected
Immersive Fighting Math Games
Karate Math Dojo Combines Fighting with Learning
Educational Streaming Features
YouTube is Implementing a Series of New Educational Features
Life-Sized Toy Construction Sets
The Funphix' 'Standard' is an Educational Outdoor Playset
Child-Friendly Good Habit Apps
Little Streaks Builds Healthy Habits in Kids
Collaboration Kids Home Decor
The National Geographic for West Elm Kids Collection is Wondrous
Africa-Themed STEM Crafts
Teni & Tayo Offers a Subscription Box of STEM Crafts Inspired by Africa
Mist-Making Genie Toys
Moose Toys' Magic Mixies Magic Lamp Inspires Magical Wish-Making
Kids-Focused Smart Speakers
Xiaomi Releases Its New Xiaoai Speaker Kids Edition
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
Humorous Holiday Snack Packs
Seasonal Stresses Inspired Lunchables' Festive Snack Packs
Phone-Style Counting Toys
Leapfrog's Chat & Count Emoji Phone Mimics a Real Phone to Teach Numbers
Kid-Friendly Streaming Services
Google TV Added Parental Watchlists to its Smart TV Application
Cognitive Virtual Reality Games
EPELI Can Assist with Objectively Detecting Signs of ADHD
Childhood Memory Capturing Apps
Dear Little One Allows Parents to Record Messages for Their Child
Parental Gift Generators
The Parent Present Gift Generator Supports Gen Z & Millennial Shoppers
Youth-Focused Coding Dolls
E-liza Dolls Aims to Create a New Generation of Women in STEM
Tech-Based Educational Devices
Meta Launches a New Education Device for Teachers
Candy-Filled Christmas Ornaments
The Gummy Pop Surprise Holiday Hunt Series & Ornament is Festive
Phone Puzzle Games
Word Search Game Offers Mental Stimulation with Word-Based Challenges
Kid-Friendly Financial Support Apps
Goaly Offers Financial Lessons for Kids and Their Parents
Enhanced Shopping Results
Google Updates its Search Engine to Better Aid Holiday Shopping
LTO Holiday Packs
Lunchables Launches New Holiday Packs to Help Parents Tackle Holiday Stressors
Parent-Controlled Digital Assistants
Google Updates Assistant with New Parental Controls
Parental Approval App Purchases
Google Play Purchase Requests Can Now Be Sent to Administrators