Today's parents have much more at their disposal in terms of educational innovations and products than parents of years past. Technology has provided the modern parent with educational tools like iPhone apps and toddler touchscreens, while society has made the teaching of certain issues such as poverty and racism just as important as the teaching of subjects like math or science.
The list of educational innovations for kids today is wide and varied. Some parents may find that they want to use toys to teach kids about the environment or an interactive game to develop their child's motor skills. Still others might rely on their tablets for a fun and engaging app about the alphabet.
Regardless of the method or product, there is no denying that these modern educational innovations have changed learning and the market for children's educational products.
47 Educational Innovations for Kids
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Educational Toddler Tablets
VINCI Tablet Introduces the Child to the World of Technology
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Virtual Kiddie Lectures
Smart Kids Teaching Time Travel for Ignition Tutoring
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Birthing Dolls
Handmade Brazilian Toy is an Eco-friendly Way to Teach About Motherhood
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Green Kids Gadgets
Kinetic Energy Charging Fastronauts Are Powerd By Play
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Educational Kid Furniture
The Richard Lampert Children 2011 Collection Stimulates Young Minds
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Touchscreens for Tots
The Smart Pillow is an Efficient Learning Tool for Young Children
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Tactile 3D Teaching Toys
The OBLO Puzzle Sphere Helps Kids Develop Motor Skills
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Interactive Education Graphics
Tangrams For Teachers from Walls360 are a Great Learning Tool
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Dolls to Teach Self-Empowerment
American Girl Chrissa Stands Up to Bullies
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Educational iPhone Apps
ZooABC Application Teaches Kids to Love Reading
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Student-Specific Tablets
The Kineo Android Tablet is Made for School Settings
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Cute Can Crushers
The PETer Bottle Compactor Teaches Children to Recycle
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Digital Interactive Teaching Tools
'Pas a Pas' Promotes Learning Through Use of Everyday Objects
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Vibrant E-Learning Sites
Tado's G G Kabongo World is Fun and Educational
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Educational Theme Parks
The New AIDES Ad Illustrates that Condoms Allow You to Have Fun Longer
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Insect Educational Toys
Ryan Parry's Caterpods Teach Kids About Plants & Gardens
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Electronic Educational Blocks
Sumit Pandey's Tiblo Toy Helps Dyslexic Children Learn
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Cuddly Globes
Hugg-A-Planet Helps Little Ones Learn About Maps
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$2,600 Children's Computers
The Little Tikes Young Explorer is a Cubicle for Your Kid
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Image-Based Alarms
The Zazoo Photo Clock Uses Graphics to Put Your Kids to Sleep
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Reading Pens
Talky Talky by Gemkids Horizon Helps Teach Kids How to Read
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Infant iPhone Apps
This HAPPYBABY 'First Alphabet Flash Cards' App Helps Younglings Learn Letters
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Educational Time-Tellers
Talking Teaching Alarm Clock Helps Little Ones Learn
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Electronic Children Canvases
Educate Youngsters with the Genius Kids Designer Tablet
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Educational Plush Toys
Activist 'Good News Grizzly' Takes Up Armor for Charity
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Hygiene-Teaching Devices
TrendyKid's Wash & Brush Timer Teaches Children to Slow Down
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Tablet Tot Tutoring
Toddler Flashcards by iTot Apps Brings Learning to the iPhone
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Baby Gamer Consoles
The Baby and Me Wiimote Welcomes a New Era of Tech Toys
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Tactile Teaching Pencils
Feelor Touch the Color Pencils Help Blind Children Learn Different Hues
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Scientific Crayon Sets
Chemistry Crayons Let Your Child Color Inside the Periodic Table's Lines
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Traffic Light Timers
The Stoplight Alarm Clock Signals When to Wake Up for Toddlers
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Bilingual Plushies
Smart E Bear Speaks to Children In English and Spanish
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Educational Touchscreens
Kidget is Designed for Kids Under Fourteen
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Digitized Public Schools (UPDATE)
'Quest to Learn' Uses Computer Games to Teach
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Poverty Puppets
Sesame Street Hungry Muppet Helps Children Understand Issue of Hunger
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Interactive Piggy Banks
The Ekomini Bank Helps Kids Learn About Money
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Aquatic Anatomical Cushions
Mutsumi Kozasa Creates Sashimi-Inspired Pads
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Tot Teaching Tech Toys
The MobiGoTouch Learning System Keeps Kids Up-To-Date
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Modular Children's Guitars
The Loog Guitar is Designed to Make it Easier for Children to Shred
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Tech Education Enhancements
Revolutionizing School With the Hitachi E-Blackboard
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Anatomical Heart Puzzles
Gentoy is a Heart-Shaped Puzzle by Veronika Fillippova
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Educational Motion Gaming
The iCam from Comfy Teaches Children Through Gaming
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Clever Building Blocks
These Cubelets Interact With Each Other in a Funny Way
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Power-Generating Toys
The Rocco Rocking Horse Harvests a Child's Energy
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Solar-Paneled Dollhouses
Eco Playset Made of Renewable And Recycled Wood
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Toddler-Friendly Keyboards
The Jumboard is a Four-Key Keyboard Designed to Educate and Entertain
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Two-in-One Kids Scooter Designs
This Children's Electric Scooter Concept is Adjustable
Charging-Friendly Smartphone Controllers
The 'PocketPlay' iPhone Gaming Controller is Feature-Rich
Screenless Learning Wands
The Kinoo Magic Wand is for Independent & Family Play
Interactive Pixel Plushies
Eolo Toys' Pixel Hugs are Cuddly Plushes Enhanced with Tech Features
Meditative Screen-Free Toys
Calm Tonie Shares Mindfulness Activities & Breathwork for Kids
Child-Focused Mixed Reality Headsets
The Conceptual 'Edi' Mixed Reality Headset is Safety-Focused
Kid-Powered Imagination Campaigns
Lunchables' A.I. vs K.I. Proves Kids' Limitless Creativity
90s-Inspired Plush Toys
Rubies Launches the 'Kidrobot' Plush Toy Collection for Kids and Kidults
AI Food Scanners
Yum-Yum Kids Analyzes Food Intake Before and After Meals
Eco-Friendly Racing Toys
VTech's Turbo Edge Riders Inspires Racing and Recycling
Eco-Friendly Bath Essentials
Bebo Seeks to Reimagine the Packaging of Kid's Bath Products
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
Interactive Creativity Home Displays
The 'Doodle' Interactive Wall by Hyungwoo Lee is Immersive
Educational Climate Change Toys
The 'Habitat' Educational Toy Brick Sets Come in Two Options
Technical Education Car Toys
The Conceptual 'GoCar' Helps Kids Learn to Code Autonomous Vehicles
Child-Friendly Smart Speakers
The Fifth-Generation Amazon Echo Dot Kids Comes in Two Styles
Educational Exploration Binoculars
The Conceptual 'BINO' Mixed Reality Device Works in Many Ways
AI Pet Care Apps
Healthcare App TTcare is a CES 2023 Innovation Awards Honoree
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
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
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
Kid-Envisioned Urban Environments
The Little Big Playmat Takes a Creative Path to Design Problems
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
Baby Decoder Devices
At CES 2023, Q-bear's Device Translates Why a Baby is Crying
Space-Exploring STEAM Toys
LeapFrog's Magic Adventures™ Line Arrives for Kids Five and Up
Child-Friendly Camera Concepts
The Camera for Kids Concept Reimagines the Digital Camera
Multipurpose Lifestyle Tablets
The iScream Homelearn Book Works in Many Orientations
OTC Digital ADHD Treatments
Akili Introduces OTC Digital ADHD Treatment for Android Users
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
AI-Based Baby Wellness Monitors
Inspired by Wearables, Elora Enhances Safety, Well-Being and Care
Transforming Imaginative Furniture Designs
The Kiddie Couch Encourages a Sense of Play
AI-Powered Learning Features
Quizlet's AI-Powered Tools Transform Student Learning
Modern Parenting Solutions
KeaBabies is Sustainable Solutions for Modern Parenting Challenges
Customizable Child Smartwatches
The X6Play Smartwatch is a CES 2023 Innovation Award Honoree
Educational Plush Toys
Slumberkins' 'Dragon Egg Hatchlings' Toys Inspire Emotional Development
Storytelling Projector Toys
Moonlite Projects Stories With Added Music and Sounds
Sustainable Knitted Toddler Sneakers
Nike Launches the Swoosh 1 Trainer with Colorful Details
Creativity Time Capsules
Crayola's Campaign for Creativity Reunites Adults with Childhood Art
Kid-Friendly Tech Frames
myFirst Recently Unveiled Two New Digital Frames
Play-Based Learning Collections
Staples Launches the Curated Kids Learn + Play Collection
AI-Powered Toy Cars
Rocar is an Interactive Ride-On Robot Car for Kids Ages Two to Six
Gen Alpha Creativity Workshops
The LEGO Group Launched Free Creativity Workshops for Ages 6-12
Screen-Free Pre-School Speakers
The Learn with Peppa Tonie Supports Pre-Readers with Audio Content
Forest-Inspired Screenless Toys
Boogie Board Launched the Sketch Pals Forest Friends Line
Timber Tech-Packed Dolls
These teenage engineering Wooden Dolls Come in Eight Varieties
Children-Friendly Content Platforms
YouTube Kids is Officially Launching onto Game Consoles
Fuzzy Musical Collectibles
Furblets are Interactive Toys That Introduce Furby to a New Generation
Personalized Brain-Training Apps
Elevate Helps Boost Productivity and Builds Confidence
Kid-Friendly Telescopes
The LeapFrog Magic Adventures Telescope Shares Images Taken by NASA
STEM Holiday Shops
CircuitMess' Holiday Gift Shop Has Presents That Teach Coding & Creative Design
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
AI-Powered Course Creation
EverLearns Uses AI to Create Any Course in 5 Minutes
Immersive Virtual Television Experiences
Television for Apple Vision Shapes the Future of TV
Immersive EdTech Platforms
Discovery Education's Sandbox AR Platform Surpassed 1 Million Downloads
Coding Education Car Toys
The TPBot Smart Coding Car Works with Building Blocks
Personalized Language Education Apps
TalkPal Uses a Personable Approach to Language Learning
GenAI Bedtime Stories
SmartDreams Uses AI to Help Kids Craft Their Own Stories
Next-Gen Fuzzy Robot Toys
Hasbro is Introducing a New Furby for a New Generation
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
Kid-Friendly Vibrant Earplugs
Loop Earplugs is Releasing Its Popular Engage Earplugs for Kids
Cognitive Toy Subscriptions
Lovevery is a Subscription that Delivers Developmental Toys to Kids
STEM Subscription Crates
KiwiCo's STEM Subscription Crates Equip Children with Valuable Skills
Kid-Targeted Holiday Bundles
Storypod Boasts Three Holiday Bundles for Kids
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
Comprehensive Math-Learning Experiences
Math Learner Uses Games to Make Math Fun for Young Kids
STEM-Inspired Electric Skateboards
The Lectec LS Kids Electric Skateboard is Ready to Build
Inclusive Children's Education Apps
Smart Tales is Certified by IBCCES as an Autism Resource
Baby-Focused Learning Toys
Matchstick Monkey's Playtime Toys Help Babies Develop Fine Motor Skills
Bilingual Baby Toys
Bebé Fuerte Explores Movement as Play
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
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
Phygital Kids Board Games
Playshifu's New 'Tacto' Board Game Combines AR with Physical Figurines
Child-Friendly Adaptive Storytelling
Zora Learning Teaches Kids to Read in More Engaging Ways
Immersive Language-Learning Apps
Travel Echo Helps Travelers Engage With Locals Abroad
Educational Book Summary Apps
Bookster Let's People Understand Books in Just 15 Minutes a Day
Sustainable Future Contests
The Samsung Solve for Tomorrow Contest Empowers Young Minds
Realistic Language Learning Apps
The 'Kasti' App Lets Users Add Words They'll Use Everyday
Kid-Focused Finance Apps
ABN Amro Launches a Financial Literacy App for Children
Active Entertainment Systems
Nex Playground Gets People Moving at Home
Experiential Gift Registries
Nabu is a Gift Registry Platform to Give Kids Memorable Experiences
Safe Play-Training Kids Toys
The TouchNot Ensures Children are Not Playing with Fragile Devices
Personalized Bed Time Reading
BlissFable Lets Kids Be the Protagonists of Their Own Stories
Smart Fidget Toys
TapTap is for Ages Five to 105 and It Offers Benefits for All
Inclusive Children's Apps
Pok Pok Offers Culturally-Specific Content for Global Audiences
Streamlined AI Educational Tools
Educator AI Helps Both Teachers and Students Excel
Adult Board Game Campaigns
Hasbro and Ageless Innovation Rebrand Childhood Games for Adults
Personalized Child Education Apps
Sandbox Group Launches the PlayKids+ Application for Ages 2-12
Platform-Enabled Baby Registries
Etsy Launches a New Baby Registry Feature for Parents
AI Reading Companion Catalogues
Ello Launches an Educational App, Powered by Adaptive Learn
Immersive Fighting Math Games
Karate Math Dojo Combines Fighting with Learning
Personalized Bedtime Stories
StoryGenius Let's Parents Insert Their Children Into Books
Life-Sized Toy Construction Sets
The Funphix' 'Standard' is an Educational Outdoor Playset
Emotional Awareness Apps
Crown Institute Debuts an Emotional Learning App Inspired by Inside Out
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
Education-Enhancing Chatbot Services
The 'Stretch' Chatbot Offers Resources For K-12 Educators
iOS-Influenced Travel Apps
Uber’s Redesigned App Uses the Latest iPhone Features on iOS 16
Privacy-Protecting Mobile Apps
'Do Not Track Kids' Blocks Data Harvesting on Apple Devices
AI ABC Games
ABC Finder Uses AI to Teach Children Foundational Knowledge
Africa-Themed STEM Crafts
Teni & Tayo Offers a Subscription Box of STEM Crafts Inspired by Africa
Child-Friendly AI Doodles
Dodoboo Uses AI to Turn a Child's Doodles into Art
Open-Source AI Tutors
Evelyn Provides Educators with Versatile Tools to Engage Students
Immersive Language Games
Noun Town Puts a Gamified Spin on Learning a New Language
Child-Friendly Tablet Bundles
The Samsung Galaxy Tab A9 Kids Edition Comes with Accessories
Child-Friendly AI Tutors
GPTKids is a Homework Helper That Supports Kids and Their Parents
Student Support AI Tools
Student AI Helps Students Study Smarter
Educator Resource Sharing Platforms
Elemedu Offers a Community For Elementary Teachers
Home Decor Apps
Pottery Barn Kids and Pottery Barn Teen Launch Mobile Apps for E-Commerce Sales
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
Omni-Education Learning Apps
The 'Bytesized' App Offers Quick Educational Lessons Anytime
Cognitive Virtual Reality Games
EPELI Can Assist with Objectively Detecting Signs of ADHD
Child President Campaigns
The Tech Interactive Launches "President for a Day" Contest with Zigazoo
Childhood Memory Capturing Apps
Dear Little One Allows Parents to Record Messages for Their Child
Mobile TV-Compatible Controllers
Netflix Releases a Mobile Game Controller for TV-Enabled Gaming
Parental Gift Generators
The Parent Present Gift Generator Supports Gen Z & Millennial Shoppers
Virtual STEM Fieldtrips
Panasonic, Katie Ledecky & Discovery Education Spotlight STEM Innovations
Youth-Focused Coding Dolls
E-liza Dolls Aims to Create a New Generation of Women in STEM
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
Refurbished Tech Initiatives
An Orland Town's Recycling Program Repurposes Refurbished Electronics
Playful Immersive Productivity Tablets
The Redesigned iPad Comes in Four Colors and More
Kid-Friendly Financial Support Apps
Goaly Offers Financial Lessons for Kids and Their Parents
AI-Powered Safety Training
UpSkill Teaches Children Safety with Scenario Based Training and AI
Immersive Language-Learning Tools
PrettyPolly Immerses Speakers in Language on Day One
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