For kids eager to learn and adults who can't help but continuously encourage them, this list of educational toy gifts is the holy grail of holiday catalogs. A strong focus of the examples here falls on programming, engineering, STEM research, cognitive development and even cooking. From Makeblock's Codey Rocky Robot that teaches entry-level STEM and its Neuron Explorer Programming Kit to Megahouse's 3D Pig Dissection Puzzle and Clara Fessler's sustainability-teaching Fytó, the possibilities are virtually endless as the festive season reaches full swing.
Entertainment is a potent and enjoyable aspect of everyone's life. However, there is immense value to be found in child-focused products that infuse playtime with a productive, knowledge-based feature. Thus, educational toy gifts are definitely going to be an interesting and worthwhile investment.
60 Educational Toy Gifts
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3D Swine Anatomy Puzzles
The Megahouse 3D Pig Dissection Puzzle Teaches Animal Anatomy and More
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Interactive Kids Composting Units
The 'Fytó' Teaches Food Waste Awareness for Young Ones
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Interactive Programming Toys
The 'KicoBox' Helps Anyone Get Started with Coding
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VR Cooking Toys
'4D Chef' Shares Interactive Recipes in Augmented and Virtual Reality
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Whimsical Family-Run Kid Shops
Treehouse Offers Eclectic Collections and Creative Spaces for Kids
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Engaging Music Education Systems
The 'Soundbops' Music Building Blocks Encourage Creativity
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Architecture-Themed Kids Toys
Areaware's New Blockitecture Tower Set is Both Fun and Educational
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Interactive Education Plush Toys
The 'FroggySMART' Toy Teaches Math, Plays Music and More
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Interactive STEM Education Storybooks
The Discover Wonders Talking Books are Fun to Use
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Electricity-Teaching Toys
Marvel's 'Electro Hero Kit' is a Fun Way to Teach Electricity Basics
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Wooden Triangle Block Toys
Areawear's New Geometric Snake Block Toys are Both Fun and Educational
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Education 3D-Printing Pens
The 3Doodler Start STEM Kit Includes Educational Builds
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Stacking Educational Coding Robots
The 'TacoBot' Lets Kids Create and Code in a Fun Manner
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Screenless Coding-Teaching Toys
The MangoBot Toy Helps Children Three and Up Learn STEM Skills
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Sustainability Focused Table Games
The 'Labyrinth' Educational Toy Teaches Players About Recycling
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Prehistoric Snack Bowls
The NACHOsaurus Bowl Makes Eating Fun and Educational for the Whole Family
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Musical Pod Toys
Fisher-Price's 'Think & Learn Rocktopus' Lets Kids Mix and Match Sounds
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Practical Programming Kits
Makeblock's Neuron Explorer Kit Teaches Apple's Programming Language
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Entry-Level STEM Robots
The 'Codey Rocky' Robot Teaches Kids About Coding and AI
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Educational DIY Robot Kits
The 'MoonBot' Robot Kit Teaches Kids About AI and Modern Robotics
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Digitized Mathematics Devices
The iBrain Digital Abacus Teaches Math, Coding and More
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Educational Toy Rental Services
'STEMtrunk' Lets Parents Rent New STEM Toys for Their Young Ones
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Braille-Teaching Toys
The BecDot Helps Blind and Visually Impaired Kids Learn Braille Early On
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DIY Coding Tablets
The 'MakePad' Tablet Teaches Children How to Code as They Play
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Development-Supporting Storyteller Robots
The 'Codi' Robot Teaches, Entertains and More
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Educational Changemaker Kits
littleBits' Inventor Kits Inspire Kids to Change the World with STEM
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Interactive Education Speakers
The 'Yoto' Speaker Allows Children to Play and Learn
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Educational STEM Robot Toys
The 'ROBOPAL' Teaches Kids About Programming in an Entertaining Way
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Customizable Character Coding Robots
The Ozobot 'Bit' Offers STEAM Activities Right Out of the Box
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Programmable Education Robots
The Cue CleverBot Lets Kids Learn, Program and Play
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Low-Tech Robotics Kits
Thames & Kosmos' Coding & Robotics Set Teaches without Mobile Devices
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Cultural Education Subscription Boxes
The 'Worldwide Buddies' Box Hopes to Fight Otherism
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Child-Friendly VR Headsets
The 'Beyond VR' Headset Makes the Technology Accessible for Kids
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Sushi-Building Children's Toys
Toyella Created a Skill-Developing Sushi Maki Puzzle Game for Kids
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STEM-Encouraging Robotic Dolls
Smartgurlz Robotic Dolls Teaches Young Girls About Coding Basics
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Robotics Engineer Barbies
Barbie has Partnered with Tynker to Teach Kids About Coding
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Artistic Educational Drawing Robots
The 'WeDraw' Robot Teaches Users by Drawing Out Lessons
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Educational RC Racers
'RaceYa' Turns a Classic Toy into a Creative and Educational Endeavor
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Screenless STEM Toys
Robotix's Taco Playbits is a Tangible Toy That Teaches Coding to Kids
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Anatomic Heart-Shaped Plush Toys
The 'I Heart Guts!' Heart is the Perfect Gift for Valentine's Day
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Artist-Designed Card Games
Dodgy Dogs by Jean Jullien is a Simple and Family-Friendly Game
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Educational Dancing Robots
The New Kamigami Educational Robots Hope to Teach Basic Coding to Kids
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Playful Engineering Kits
Electric Motors' Catalyst Box Challenges Kids to Build and Create
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Empowering Engineering Playsets
This Story-Driven STEM Kit Follows "Pepper Mint" on an Adventure
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Educational Technology Building Blocks
The iBrics Imagination Kit Offers Hands-on Learning
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Educational Sculpting Games
Sculptapalooza Challenges Players to Make Foam Masterpieces
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Interactive Child-Focused Tablets
The 'Squaggle' Educational Tablet Offers Kid-Friendly Games
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Mythical Girl-Focused Robots
The JIMU Robot Mythical Series: UnicornBot Kit is Highly Customizable
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Interactive Digital Playmats
Microsoft's Project Zanzibar Brings All Objects into a Digital Space
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Social STEM Robots
KD Group's 'My Loopy' Uses AI and Sensors to Interact with Kids
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Educational Entertainment Child Laptops
The Tanoshi 2-in-1 Computer for Kids is Intuitive to Use
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Smartphone-Powered Educational Robots
The 'Robobo' Helps Anyone Learn About Programming Robots
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Screen-Free Coding Robots
Botley Teaches Children How to Code Through Fun Immersive Activities
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Heroic Kids Games
Cyberhero League Toys and Games Help Kids to Make Real Global Change
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Empowering STEM-Building Sets
Wonderhood Toys Encourages Young Girls to Learn About Engineering
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Autonomous Toy Cars
This Raspberry Pi DIY Toy Car Kit Teaches Programming and Robotics
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Low-Cost DIY Robot Kits
The UBTECH JIMU Robot BuilderBots Series: Overdrive Kit is Interactive
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Superhero Coding Kits
The Avengers Hero Inventor Kit Helps Kids Make a Unique Power & Identity
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Educational Hanukkah Plush Toys
The 'Mensch on a Bench' Teaches Children About Holiday Tradition
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AR Coding Robots
Pai Technology's Augie Robot Encourages Creativity and Teaches Kids How to Code
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Mobile Meal Preparation Stations
The 'Prepdeck' Enables Organized Preparation from Anywhere
Tactile Adult Fidget Toys
These Sculptural Toys Create Different Experiences for Users to Enjoy
Fidget Toy Candies
YOLO Candy's Fidget Pop Pairs Two Lollipop Flavors on a Spinning Unit
Connected Puzzle Desk Toys
The GoCube Infuses a Classic Toy with Cutting-Edge Technology
Bluetooth-Connected Fidget Cubes
The 'Masta Box' Fidget Toy Enables Play and Productivity
Screen-Free Activity Toys
The 'Story Ball' Helps Children Develop Their Motor Skills
Architecturally-Informed LEGO Coffee Tables
Yusong Zhang's Creation is Multi-Colored & Intricate
Immersive Story Orbs
Storyballs are a Fun, Screen-Free Way to Engage Kids
Robotic Ceramic Workshops
Emerging Objects Teaches a Traditional Craft with a High-Tech Twist
Lightweight Grill Accessories
The Outset Grill Prep Station Combines All Grilling Needs into One
Ultra-Quirky Flip-Flop Designs
Elddos is a Line of Beach Sandals That Boast Unconventional Shapes
Limited-Edition Vinyl Toys
JANKY Art Toys Feature Designs From 16 Famous Artists
Small Fast-Cooking Ovens
The Brava Smart Oven is an Elegant and Stylish Cooking Appliance
Digital Professional Shortcut Keyboards
The 'Delux Designer' is Programmable and Compact
Toy-Inspired Child Thermometers
The 'Bean' Thermometer Makes Kids More Comfortable with Healthcare
Emotional Communication Toys
The 'AMICA' Smart Toy Helps Children with Autism Learn About Feelings
Debate-Starting Card Games
The Master Debaters Smosh Edition Game Gets Conversations Started
Earth Day Kid's Collectibles
BoxLunch and Disney Created a Wall-E Collection for Earth Day
Customizable Computer Trackpads
The Sensel Morph Trackpad Lets Uses Specialized Overlays
Naturalistic Design Baby Gyms
The Franck & Fischer 'BabySpyder' is Entertaining for Infants
Affordable Home Robots
The 'Misty II' Robot is Suitable for Beginners or Advanced Users
Smoke-Free Indoor Grills
The TeChef 'True Grill Pan' Works on Your Stovetop
Arcade Cabinet Console Holders
The PixelQuest Arcade Kit Works with the Nintendo Switch
Inflatable Dinosaur Toys
Jurassic World Inflatable Costumes Bring Fans Closer to the Upcoming Film
Whimsical Family-Run Kid Shops
Treehouse Offers Eclectic Collections and Creative Spaces for Kids
Friendly Affordable AI Robots
Artibo is Programmed by Cubroid to Provide Small Useful Services
Sport-Inspired Eating Accessories
These Baseball Bat Corn on the Cob Holders are Fun and Useful
Coding-Friendly Notebooks
Baron Fig x Codecademy's 'Computerworld' is a Paper Notebook for Coders
Chef-Quality Non-Stick Pans
'The Blackbeard' is Approved by Michelin-Starred Chefs
DIY AI Robot Kits
The Smartibot Kit Demystifies AI by Turning It into a Do-it-Yourself Toy
Intergalactic Franchise Robot Toys
The Star Wars furReal Ultimate Co-Pilot Chewie is Interactive
Pet Companionship Robots
The Kolony Robotic 'MIA' Pet Robot Keeps Animals Relaxed
Stacking Educational Coding Robots
The 'TacoBot' Lets Kids Create and Code in a Fun Manner
Pixelated Desktop Puzzle Toys
'Zero Pixels' Requires Users to Leave No Empty Space
Professional-Grade Smartphone Gadgets
The Movi Cinema Robot Uses Hollywood Tech for Smartphones
Life-Sized Building Blocks
The MODU Tactile Foam Blocks Encourage Play and Creativity
Playful Gelatin Kits
Jell-O Play Snacks Encourage Creativity by Mixing Snacktime and Playtime
Screenless Coding-Teaching Toys
The MangoBot Toy Helps Children Three and Up Learn STEM Skills
Politically Charged T-Shirts
Supreme's '18 & Stromy' Collection Commemorates Women
Emotion-Detecting Dog Toys
The Wickedbone is Interactive and Entertaining for Dogs
Human-Sized Pet Houses
The Human Pet House by Bibi Lab Offers Privacy
Bubbly Desktop Fidget Toys
The 'Bubble' Top Brings a Modern Twist to a Classic Toy
Multi-Sensory Wine Pop-Ups
Rosé Mansion Offers an Educational, Experiential Look at Pink Wine
Multifunctional Humanoid Robot Toys
The LewanSoul H3S 16DOF Robot Boasts an All-Metal Construction
Fast Food Card Games
'Reel It In' is a Card Game for Kids Based on McDonald’s Filet-O-Fish
Healthy Eating Doll Toys
GOOD FOR KIDS' Smart Magnetic Doll Encourages Good Eating Choices
AI-Powered Cardboard Robots
Smartibot is a DIY Cardboard Robot That Uses Artificial Intelligence
Voice-Controlled Storytelling Games
LEGO Duplos Stories Feature Digital and Physical Play
Kid-focused AR Gaming Toys
Plugo is an Educational AR Gaming System Introducing STEM to Kids
Customizable Character Coding Robots
The Ozobot 'Bit' Offers STEAM Activities Right Out of the Box
Screen-Free Kitchen Scales
The '+ Kitchen Scale' Projects Readings onto the Countertop
Visual Data Editors
'Quadrigram' Lets Users Socialize Their Data Findings
Kid-Friendly Meal Kits
Little Cook Box is a Distinct Recipe Kit That Brings Kids into the Kitchen
Analog Marble Gaming Consoles
The 'A Maze' Game Console Has a Stylish and Antiquated Design
Light-Up Vinyl Toys
KAWS' Blue 'SEEING BFF' Figurine Has Eyes That Illuminate
Crowdsourced Knowledge Databases
Symphosis Has Educational Decks from Experts in Different Fields
Connected Cube Games
The GoCube is a Smart Reimagining of the Rubik's Cube
Biodegradable Playing Cards
'oh/crop' is a Playing Card Game Design with a Sustainable Twist
Children-Informed Community Pavilions
Enorme Studio Taps into the Imagination of Children
Portable Aluminum Smoker Grills
The New PKTX Grill is a Durable Cooker That Was Made for Mobility
Family-Centric Educational Lessons
The DaDaBaby E-Learning Service Appeals to Millennial Parents
Bright Organic Kid Collections
Hanna Andersson's Organic Children's Clothes are Playfully Printed
Intergalactic Saga Card Games
The Star Wars Han Solo Sabacc Card Game is Authentically Inspired
Robotics Engineer Barbies
Barbie has Partnered with Tynker to Teach Kids About Coding
Amphibious Underwater Robots
A New Harvard Robotic Cockroach Can Walk on and Under Water
Artistic Educational Drawing Robots
The 'WeDraw' Robot Teaches Users by Drawing Out Lessons
Screenless STEM Toys
Robotix's Taco Playbits is a Tangible Toy That Teaches Coding to Kids
Automated Soccer Pitch Robots
The Nissan 'Pitch-R' Makes Use of the Brand's ProPilot Technology
Programmable Robot Balls
The Sphero BOLT Can Operate Independently or with Other Units
Artist-Designed Card Games
Dodgy Dogs by Jean Jullien is a Simple and Family-Friendly Game
Creative Kid's Soup Packaging
Yelli Kids is Introducing Children to Exotic Flavors and Cultures
Playful Engineering Kits
Electric Motors' Catalyst Box Challenges Kids to Build and Create
Immigrant-Themed Summer Apparel
The Willy Chavarria SS19 Capsule Celebrates Immigrant Culture
CIA-Created Board Games
Two Official CIA Board Games are Being Developed for Everyone
Ethical Community-Beneficial Businesses
At-Risk Women Craft Kantha Bae's Embroidered Products
Precision BBQ Food Thermometers
The Silipower Meat Thermometer Enables Carefree Cooking
Mythical Girl-Focused Robots
The JIMU Robot Mythical Series: UnicornBot Kit is Highly Customizable
Chinese Robot Teachers
The Keeko Robot is Being Used to Teach Chinese Kids Problem-Solving Skills
Futuristic Mobility Vehicles
'RidRoid CanguRo' is a Robotic Vehicle Inspired by a Kangaroo
DIY Desk Robot Kits
The 'Akki' Robot Can be Built and Programmed by Kids and Adults Alike
Accessible Learning Robots
The AV-1 Robot Helps Sick Children Keep Up With Schoolwork
Childhood Literature Subscription Services
Amazon Prime Book Box for Kids Delivers Discount Books
Perspective-Warping Puzzle Games
'Perspectivo' is a Mind-Bending Puzzle App
Responsive Anime Robots
The 'HelloPika' Pikachu Talking Robot Toy is Interactive
Voice-Enabled AI Robots
Vector by Anki is an Assistive Home Robot That Hears, Sees, Feels & Reacts
Lizard-Inspired Robot Toys
The Silverlit Robo Chameleon Captures Objects Using its Tongue
Screen-Free Coding Robots
Botley Teaches Children How to Code Through Fun Immersive Activities
Cat-Collecting VR Games
'Neko Atsume' VR Turns Up the Cuteness of the Original in a VR Landscape
Limited-Edition Digital Stickers
Quidd and Hasbro are Sharing Officially Licensed Digital Goods
Comic Coding Creations
'How HTTPS Works' is a Cute Comic About the Internet Protocol
Beginner-Friendly Cryptocurrency Games
'Bitcoin Flip' Lets Users Learn to Invest without Risk
Mechanically Updated Barbie Cars
Grind Hard Plumbing Co's Insane Car is Fully Operational
Robotic Kids Coding Games
RoboFellow Lets Kids Enter Commands and Run Real Code
Low-Cost DIY Robot Kits
The UBTECH JIMU Robot BuilderBots Series: Overdrive Kit is Interactive
Superhero Coding Kits
The Avengers Hero Inventor Kit Helps Kids Make a Unique Power & Identity
Kid-Friendly Chess Toys
'Story Time Chess' Teaches the Strategy Game to Kids Ages Three to Seven
Mountainous School Designs
Skop's School Design References the Surrounding Environment
Family-Friendly Cooking Shows
The New 'Disney Eats' Food Network Encourages Young Families to Cook
Coding Interactive Wands
Kano and Warner Bros Build a Wireless Wand to Teach Kids How to Code
AR Coding Robots
Pai Technology's Augie Robot Encourages Creativity and Teaches Kids How to Code
Affectionate Animalistic Robots
The WowWee Alive Cubs Let Kids Adopt a Tiger Cub
Instrument-Playing Robots
The Cabot Robot Drums Along On Real Instruments
Emotion-Communicating Robot Skins
Cornell Pioneers a Robot, Whose Skin Can Express Feelings
Cheerful Applauding Robots
Big Clapper is a Robot Designed to Spread Happiness and Liveliness
Pizza-Making Indie Games
'Good Pizza, Great Pizza' Encompasses Pizzeria Life in a Charming Way
Modular Robotic Beds
The Purple PowerBase Offers an Incredible Night's Sleep
Non-Techie Tech Sites
'NonTechTech' Helps Non-Technical People Excel in the Tech World
Student Loan Repayment Benefits
PwC's Support of Its Staff Goes Beyond Health Care & Pampering
Community-Run Coding Courses
Hacker You Offers Bright Spaces and Spectacular Classroom Experiences