Help your toddler exercise his or her fine motor skills with Spike the Fine Motor Hedgehog by Learning Resources. The toy comes with 12 peg-shaped "quills" that are easy for little hands to hold and ...

Part of the beauty of childhood is that every new experience offers a lesson, making playtime an opportunity to learn and grow. But there’s one key ingredient that an educational toy must have and ...

A group of children collaborates on various STEM projects at a table. One child is focused on programming a laptop, while others build models using construction kits. Growing up in mid-century America ...

Discover the best educational toys for kids that foster creativity, problem-solving, and learning through play. Explore top recommendations to support your child’s development in fun and engaging ways ...

The holiday shopping deluge is under way, and researchers are not immune to the rush. There are sons and daughters, nieces and nephews, grandchildren, and the kids of friends and colleagues to ...

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BUFFALO, N.Y. -- Parents considering purchase of "must-have" electronic educational toys for their children this holiday season are reminded to include an extra component that's much more important ...

Looking for the best toys for 5-year-olds? Our expert guide highlights top picks that inspire creativity, learning, and fun - perfect for keeping your little one engaged and happy all day.

Nicola Yelland has received research funding from the ARC. Being a child in the 21st century is very different, and some would say more complex, than in previous times. What remains constant is that ...

Sales in educational toys are booming, but often there isn’t much weight to their claims of teaching kids science and math. By Chavie Lieber Botley is a small plastic robot that makes a big claim.