6 Fun and Educational Toys That You Need to Check Out

There are so many educational toys on the market that sometimes it's hard to know which ones are the best and which ones are right for your kids. I had a chance to try out some fun new educational toys from different companies over the past few months, so here are my favorite picks to share with you. And just a reminder that no one pays me to tell you this. If I try out a toy and I don't like it, I certainly won't tell you to go buy it. And I try to tap into my inner educator (I was a teacher for over 10 years, you know), as well as my mom radar, to determine what you all might like. So read on for my educational toy picks!

Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links to Amazon. I am a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for me to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites. Some toys and gift suggestions were sent to me as samples, but I promise you I wouldn't feature items if I didn't totally love them myself! So rest assured, these items all have The Jersey Momma stamp of approval. Also, I am an Amazon affiliate but I would like to support local businesses, too. If you can find these items in a local shop instead, head on over there, by all means. And I apologize about all of the unrelated ads in this post, but a gal's gotta make a living, you know! 

Play-Doh Air Clay Super Creation Studio 

You can make just about anything you dream of with the Play-Doh Super Creation Studio! Experiment with 22 different colors of Play-Doh Air Clay, and preserve your creations by leaving them out to dry.

You can also seal unused Play-Doh Air Clay in an air-tight container for continued use. This set comes with 24 packs of Play-Doh Air Clay (22 different colors), 10 googly eyes, 12 keychains, 12 resealable bags, instruction booklet, and reusable storage and gift box. Recommended for ages 3 and up. You can find it on Amazon here. 

Creative Kids Sense & Grow

The Sense & Grow Textured Bean Bag Surprise Set features 9 textured colored bean bags.  They're perfect for on-the-go play because they can be stored in the included zip loop burlap bag. Children can feel, squeeze, and explore various textures, colors, and shapes on each bean bag. They help to enhance hand-eye coordination, dexterity, and fine motor skills, too. You can find them at Amazon here.

Magna-tiles Downhill Duo

With this MAGNA-TILES® Downhill Duo 40-Piece set, kids can play with their first-ever, fully-magnetic set featuring figures, dashers, ramps and roads. The versatile pieces create multiple building options, and kids can build a large mega ramp, set up a side-by-side downhill duo race or create rolling hills to cruise along. Magnetic figures add a new level of imaginative play. The figures include magnets in the arms, feet and head to interact with existing MAGNA-TILES® pieces. Kid-powered dashers are specially designed to ride along the ramps and roads for frustration-free play – their wheels ride on the outside of tiles and a small brake on the bottom regulates speed. This is part of the new MAGNA-TILES® In Motion series. Recommended for ages 3 and up. Find them at Magna-Tiles here. 

The're a 2023 Preschool Toy of the Year WINNER (TOTY) from the Toy Association!

FAO Schwarz Pottery Wheel Studio All-in-One Sculpting Workstation

The FAO Schwarz Pottery Wheel Studio is a mini spinning pottery wheel that you can use to create clay works of art. You can switch between left-handed and right-handed modes, and it also includes modeling tools, paints, clay, and more. There's built-in tool storage to keep your workspace organized, and it works with ALL air clay. Recommended for ages 8 and up. You can find it at Target or FAOSchwarz.com.

FAO Schwarz Sketch and Glow Easel

I LOVE this easel!! I can't say enough good things about the FAO Schwarz Sketch and Glow Easel. Lightweight, easy to use and can be used multiple ways (chalk, paper or as a glow board). It has detachable legs and a small area to store drawing supplies and erasers. It also comes with a roll of paper, makers and chalk. Recommended for ages 3 and up. Find it at Target. 

Discovery #MINDBLOWN Planetarium Projector

Science loving kids will enjoy this Planetarium Projector from Discovery. It's like a planetarium in your own home! It offers a mesmerizing journey through spaceships, galaxies, solar systems, and more.

Features 24 slides spread across 3 discs, each holding 8 unique images. You can project the visuals onto any wall. For the ultimate viewing experience, step into a dark room and let the magic unfold!

Recommended for ages 6 and up. You can find it at Walmart here. 

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