Shop Educational Toys by Age

Choosing toys by age takes the guesswork out of gift shopping, because what delights a baby rarely holds a nine-year-old's attention. This collection groups our full range so you can go straight to the stage your child is in, from babies and up. You will find hands-on picks like the Custom Name Montessori Wooden Board for early fine motor skills and letter recognition, the Colorful LCD Writing and Drawing Tablet for drawing and quiet focus, The Original Miniscope™ for close-up science exploration, and the Educational Wooden Cartoon Chess Set for logical thinking and turn-taking. For younger children, start with our preschool toys for ages 3–5; for confident readers and builders, browse toys for 7–9 year olds.

For movement and fresh air, the Giant Jelly Balloon Ball and the Bluetooth BeatBoxer Wall Trainer build gross motor skills, hand-eye coordination and a sense of cause and effect, and both work well with siblings or friends. Indoors and for solo play, the LittleLens Kids Camera, Kid Instant Print Camera and MP3 Player With Headset support creativity, memory and focus, while the Kids Walkie Talkie set encourages language and cooperative games across the house or yard. These are steady choices for birthdays and holidays, since matching the toy to a child's stage keeps it interesting longer. See more age-appropriate toys in Active Play or Learning & Education.

How do I pick the right age group for a gift?

Choose the band that matches the child's age, then step down one level if they are new to that kind of play and up one if they are already confident with it.

Which toys here are best for outdoor play?

The Giant Jelly Balloon Ball and Bluetooth BeatBoxer Wall Trainer suit active outdoor or group play, while cameras, the LCD writing tablet and the chess set are better for quiet indoor time.