Do you want your kids to get more out of their playtime than just fun? Obviously fun is good, but if your kids can continue to learn while having fun, then that’s all the better and there are plenty of educational Christmas gifts for kids available.
Educational Toys for Boys and Girls
Cooking is one of the most important skills children can learn that will enable them to feed themselves for the rest of their lives. Learning to cook at a young age means they’ll always love it, so why not start your kids off with a play kitchen? These sophisticated toys contain all the essentials; fridge/freezer, stove, microwave and dishwasher, as well as a sink, pans and spatulas. Complement the kitchen with food from the deli set or from the ice cream parlor. Take the opportunity to teach the kids how to clean up after cooking and you just might have the next great chef in your family.
Science toys for kids are great educational toys and will spark your child’s interest in science subjects from the age of five. There are several kits available, including one that allows children to learn about the human body through hands-on experiments, games, and exercises.
For older children, the crystals, rocks and minerals kit can spark their interest in geology. The kit contains real rock and quartz specimens and kids can grow three different types of crystals.
There are two grades of technology and electronics kits; the first, for children ages 10 and up, teaches how to put together simple circuits and how to build and repair sensors. The second, for children over 12 years old, delves into basic electronic components and provides an introduction to more advanced components. Children will learn how to follow a circuit diagram and how to create circuits from the components provided. Budding electrical engineers will find this an invaluable grounding connection.
Educational toys for toddlers and babies
The Busy Ball Popper is ideal for babies and toddlers to learn colors and manual dexterity. Babies will love seeing the colorful balls racing down the spiral track and popping out of the top and toddlers will have even more fun chasing the balls. This toy also features fun music with 8 upbeat songs to keep the fun going.
The Endangered Species Game teaches kids to recognize and learn about seven of the world’s endangered animals with a storage bag that shows the continents. Children can learn where to place the animals in the content of their home.
For ages three and up, the Deluxe Workshop encourages hand-eye coordination and includes a toolbox and storage jars to promote logical thinking and order. The tools are cordless drills with interchangeable bits, screws, nuts, hammer, saw, pliers, wrench and screwdriver. Instructions for 4 projects are included.
Play is an important part of a child’s development, teaching life skills as well as motor skills, and educational toys provide interesting and inventive opportunities for play.