Learning and play are both integral parts of kids’ childhoods. While each has its own time and place, sometimes, kids like to combine the two into one fun experience. This roundup of toys focuses on things kids of all ages can learn, from science and math to music, their own emotions, and more.
MAGNA-TILES SPACE 32-PIECE SET
This space-themed building set includes a shuttle that doubles as a storage container. It comes with an astronaut figure and new microMAGS pieces.
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CARE BEARS SWEET SERENITY BEAR
This 14-inch plush combines sensory play with the classic Care Bears design. The plush’s belly badge, paw pads, and ears feature different satisfying textures.
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AVAILABLE: SPRING 2025
ROBOTICS WORKSHOP WITH MICRO:BIT
This kit has everything kids need to build 14 motorized robots with working sensors. Kids can program the robots using the MakeCode platform, Python, and JavaScript.
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DISSECT-IT
Each kit comes with a different lab specimen made of a proprietary dissectible gelatinous compound. Once dissected, kids will find a complete skeletal structure as well as a full set of organs. Each kit includes plastic dissection tools, a lab instruction booklet, and two refill gel kits. There are five lab specimens to choose from:…
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BABY ALIVE CRAWL ‘N PLAY HARPER HUGS
Harper Hugs features more than 40 sound effects. Kids can watch her crawl, help her fall asleep, feed her, and more. The baby doll comes with a sippy cup, a hairbrush, and a rolling bee toy.
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CONNETIX 50-PIECE PASTEL TRANSPORT PACK
This pack of magnetic tiles includes a reversible transport base, two clear motion bases with real rubber wheels, and a range of magnetic tile shapes.
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BUMPALOOS
These 8-inch, collectible plush provide comfort to kids. They feature weighted hands for soothing hugs and crinkly ears for extra sensory stimulation.
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MOTOR GADGETS
Using STEM concepts, kids can create more than 10 motor-powered contraptions, including a tornado maker, a bubble machine, and more.
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KNOTZ ANIMALS SERIES 1
Unwind the yarn-ball blind capsule to find everything needed to create 1 of 12 soft pals. Follow the included step-by-step instructions to knot, twist, and style a cute animal out of bendable faux fur stems and accessories. Each capsule includes a ruler, chalk for applying blush or spots on fur, a hang tag to personalize,…
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BUILD-A-BUDDY ACTIVITY BOARD
Kids can build two farm scenes using the included drill, which fits inside the playboard for storage.
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AVAILABLE: FALL 2025
SKETCH PALS FIDGETY FRIENDS
Draw with your fingertips or the attached stylus, then press the character’s nose to erase and start over. Each features a grooved texture behind the board for a sensory experience.
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DR. STEM ELECTRONIC ATM BANK
Kids can learn about money management and banking using this pretend ATM, which can store real money.
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RECHARGEABLE CODE & GO MOUSE ACTIVITY SET
Kids can learn to code using the robot mouse and the included components to make mazes. This set develops critical thinking, problem-solving, and early programming skills.
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PIXEL PIANO
Kids can explore colors, animals, and melodies with the Pixel Piano's three modes: Piano Mode, Pixel Piano Mode, and Learn with Lights Mode. With this colorful wooden piano, little musicians follow the lit keys, learn animal sounds, and engage in creative play.
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HYPERTILES
HyperTiles is a construction toy based on a mathematical shape called a hyperbolic paraboloid. The simple, versatile shapes can be linked together in an infinite number of combinations.
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CUBORO JUNIOR MARBLE RUN
Preschoolers can design their own marble run tracks using this collection, which includes starter sets and expansions.
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JELLY BLOX CREATIVE KIT
Bend rules and stretch imaginations with blocks that kids can squeeze, stretch, and squish. Some blocks feature sensory materials such as sand, foam balls, and more.
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WONDER FACTORY NEVER DRY DOUGH
The mini truck features a light-up LED body and a racing-inspired design.
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AVAILABLE: MARCH 2025
TECHNO TRAX SPACE ODYSSEY
Kids can design their own galactic rollercoasters using this light-up set, which comes with more than 200 parts and a detailed online manual.
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CLIXO FAMILY PACK
The whole family can build using this pack of magnetic pieces, which includes wheels, suction cups, prisms, and more.
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DANIEL TIGER’S NEIGHBORHOOD BUNGALOW SHAPE SORTER
This Daniel Tiger playset features a shape sorter, which helps children identify shapes and colors and develop their fine motor skills.
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DANIEL TIGER CALMING CORNER KIT
Kids can create a space to center themselves and destress with this kit, which includes educational posters, a dry-erase board, a floor cushion, fidget toys, and more.
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BBC EARTH CRYSTAL GROWING KIT
Teens can learn about the science of crystals and grow their own with this science kit. U.S. Toy Co. is the exclusive specialty distributor for Horizon Group USA Products in the U.S.
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NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC JUNIOR CHEMISTRY SET
Kids can conduct 50 chemistry experiments using this set and common household items, including growing salt crystals, pouring water down a string, and more.
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LEGO STATIONERY CREATIVITY SET
Kids can plan their next LEGO builds using this set, which includes a LEGO gel pen, LEGO markers, a LEGO duck build, and more.
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MINI SQUISHY CAPYBARA TUB
This bucket comes with six squishy capybaras with unique personalities that reflect their mood.
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MAKI MASTER
This tabletop game puts preteens to work at a sushi restaurant, where they must compete to make the most valuable orders.
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GEOSAFARI ORBITING SOLAR SYSTEM & PROJECTOR
Kids can explore the solar system with this set, which features a physical model and a projector to display images of stars onto the ceiling.
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AVAILABLE: SPRING 2025
DIY PAPER AIRPLANES ACTIVITY KIT
Kids can learn to create paper airplanes using this kit. It comes with 12 ready-made designs, six for kids to color in and six for kids to design on their own.
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