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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Expressive Gaming Campaigns
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Aquatic Amphibian Children's Toys
The Conceptual 'Tacos Frog' Helps Kids Learn About Ecosystems
Playful Expression Campaigns
Build Big Feelings by LEGO Helps Kids with Healthy Communication
Anniversary-Celebrating Toy Collections
The LEGO® Group & Hasbro Unveil LEGO DUPLO® PEPPA PIG Sets
Table Manners-Teaching Tableware
The Conceptual 'FADI' Baby Tableware is Simple Yet Effective
Interactive Spellcasting Toys
The Magic Mixies Magical Crystal Ball Offers Multiple Modes of Play
STEM-Inspired Balance Bikes
Build & Ride by Adam Higgins Can Be Both Challenging and Playful
Cartoon-Themed Tupperware
Tupperware Launches New 'Minions Tupperware Collection'
Meditative Screen-Free Toys
Calm Tonie Shares Mindfulness Activities & Breathwork for Kids
Color-In Photo Cameras
The 'Potto' Toy Camera Concept Encourages Kids to Color in Prints
Ship-Like Food Containers
The 'Float' Food Storage Container by Wonjun Jo is Playful
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
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
Playful Modular Mops
Staff and Clorox Created a Colorful Wet Mop with Rubber Hat Topper
Multisensory Oven Playsets
Cookeez Makery Helps Kids Create a Sweetly Scented Best Friend
Adult-Focused Modeling Dough
Hasbro Revamps its Classic Scented Play-Doh for the Kidult Market
Medical Preparation Toys
Premedprep by Adam Higgins Reduces Anxiety During Medical Procedures
Interactive Infant Coding Books
'Computer Engineering for Babies' by Chase Roberts is Educational
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
Introductory STEM Toy Sets
The Zig & Go from Djeco Combines Music and Forces in an Educational Toy
Playful Coding Pets
Pyxel Helps Kids Program Actions, Expressions, Tricks & Sounds
Children's STEM Subscription Boxes
The ENGINO® STEM CLUB Subscription Box Promotes Learning
Emotional Support Plushies
WDYM Just Launched a New Doll for Kids and Its Called Ouch & Oops Plush
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
Tetrahedral Desk Puzzles
Revision Designs The Tetra Desk Toy for Craighill
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
Miniature Baking Collectibles
Make It Mini Food Collectibles Can Be Made & Displayed
Educational Finance Child Smartwatches
The 'Mellow Watch' Helps Kids Build Good Money Habits
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
Multi-Benefit Enrichment Toys
The Pupsicle by Wood is a Nourishing, Stimulating Treat for Dogs
Child-Friendly Camera Concepts
The Camera for Kids Concept Reimagines the Digital Camera
Empathy-Building Play Programs
The Barbie School of Friendship Helps Kids Develop Social Skills
Kids' Money Management Books
'The Adventures of Ca$hman & Supersaver' Promotes Financial Awareness
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
Kid-Designed Sculptural Furniture
Art Gallery Galerie Philia Engages Children with Design-Thinking
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
Kid-Friendly Biobased Tableware
Dantoy's Tableware Focuses on Sustainability & Development
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
Digital Magnetic Toy Models
The Tenki Spliced Magnetic Attraction Toy is Educational
Solar-Powered Rover Kits
4M's 'Solar Rover Kit' Educates Kids About the Power of Green Science
Calming Stacking Stone Toys
The Calm Club Relaxing Wooden Stacking Stones are Soothing
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
Fuzzy Musical Collectibles
Furblets are Interactive Toys That Introduce Furby to a New Generation
Buildable Paper Playsets
Playper's Curious Kingdom: Castle Playset Encourages Creativity
Squishing Jellybean-Scented Toys
Jelly Belly Squishi Toys Come in 12 Different Scents
Science-Backed Literacy Games
Kangaroo Cravings is a Learn-to-Read Game Based on Brain Science
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
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
Kids Show Cosmetics Collections
The Sesame Street x wet n wild Collection is Nostalgic and Fun
Recyclable Kid-Friendly Meals
Little Dish Launches Its New Range in 85% Wood Fibre Packs
Educational Snack Packs
Hannaford Snack Pals Teach Children About Healthy Nutrition Habits
DIY Squishy Collectibles
An Elmer's Squishies Kit Creates Customized Surprise Toys
Brainteaser Advent Calendars
The Project Genius Advent Calendar Shares 12 Days of Puzzles
Cartoon Cappuccino Toys
Hello Kitty Cappuccino is a Multi-Sensory Interactive Toy
Inspiring Eco-Aware Characters
Little Miss Waste Less Inspires Families to Reuse and Refill
Coding Education Car Toys
The TPBot Smart Coding Car Works with Building Blocks
Smart Sensory Toys
Peel&Play Has Interlocking Pieces That Can Be Peeled & Rebuilt
Gen Alpha Draw-Along Series
Crayola Partners with WildBrain Spark to Launch Scribble Scrubbie Pets
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
STEM Subscription Crates
KiwiCo's STEM Subscription Crates Equip Children with Valuable Skills
Virtual Fragrance Workshops
The Scentbird Academy Helps Fragrance Fans Purposefully Use Scents
Discarded Toys-Created Homes
Wallmakers Designs the Toy Storey Home with Repurposed Toys
Confidence-Promoting Conversation Cards
TableTalk is a Card Deck of Mealtime Conversations
Natural Scavenger Hunt Toys
Craft-tastic Nature: Scavenger Hunt Potions Inspire Play in Nature
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
Insect Habitat Toys
Smart Lab Toys' Insect Inspector Lab Bug Playground Encourages STEM Learning
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
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
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
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
Kid-Friendly Audio Cooking Guides
Baking with Yoto Builds Confidence and Skills in the Kitchen
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
STEM Excavation Kits
Thames & Kosmos' 'Jurassic World Dinosaur Dig' Lets Kids Be a Paleontologist
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
Child-Friendly Knife Sets
Little Kitchen Academy's Progressive Knife Set Instils Confidence
Child-Friendly Adaptive Storytelling
Zora Learning Teaches Kids to Read in More Engaging Ways
Mess-Free Sticker Stampers
Sticker WOW! Reimagines Play with Collectible, Refillable Stampers
Smart Fidget Toys
TapTap is for Ages Five to 105 and It Offers Benefits for All
Personalized Bedtime Stories
StoryGenius Let's Parents Insert Their Children Into Books
Adult Board Game Campaigns
Hasbro and Ageless Innovation Rebrand Childhood Games for Adults
Jelly Bean-Inspired Toy Collections
These Jelly Belly Toys Were Created with the Incredible Group
Gamified Plastic Bottle Journeys
Last Bottle Takes Users on an Informative After-Recycling Journey
Kid-Friendly Language-Teaching Podcasts
DISO is Available Worldwide in Three Languages
Life-Sized Toy Construction Sets
The Funphix' 'Standard' is an Educational Outdoor Playset
Enchanted Potion Dolls
Magic Mixies Pixlings are Dolls That Kids Create Inside a Potion Bottle
Unique Investigative Experiences
Unsolved Science Lets You Solve Puzzles with Natural Experiments
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
Africa-Themed STEM Crafts
Teni & Tayo Offers a Subscription Box of STEM Crafts Inspired by Africa
Immersive Language Games
Noun Town Puts a Gamified Spin on Learning a New Language
Learning-Focused Robotics Toys
The Robots In Motion Building Set Ignites STEM Interest in Youth
Omni-Education Learning Apps
The 'Bytesized' App Offers Quick Educational Lessons Anytime
STEM Microscope Kits
National Geographic's ‘Microscope Explorer Series’ Has Fascinating Specimens
Bear-Shaped Battery-Powered Toothbrushes
Frost Boasts a Battery-Powered Toothbrush for Kids
Youth-Focused Coding Dolls
E-liza Dolls Aims to Create a New Generation of Women in STEM
Playful Toy-Inspired Exhibits
The Eames Institute of Infinite Curiosity Debuts Toys & Play Exhibit
Candy-Filled Christmas Ornaments
The Gummy Pop Surprise Holiday Hunt Series & Ornament is Festive
Kid-Friendly Daily Podcasts
Today with Tonies Shares Fresh Content for School Children Every Day
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