Do you want your children to get more out of their playtime than just fun? Obviously, fun is good, but if your children can continue to learn while having fun, then it is much better and there are many educational Christmas gifts for children available.

Educational Toys for Boys and Girls

Cooking is one of the most important skills children can learn that will allow them to feed themselves for the rest of their lives. Learning to cook at a young age means they will always love it, so why not start your kids with a play kitchen? These sophisticated toys contain all the essentials; fridge / freezer, hob, microwave and dishwasher plus sink, pans and spatulas. Complement the kitchen with food from the deli or ice cream parlor. Take the opportunity to teach kids how to clean 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 children 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 build simple circuits and how to build and repair sensors. The second, for children 12 years and older, 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 provided components. Budding electrical engineers will find this an invaluable grounding.

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 colored balls racing down the spiral track and coming off 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 showing the continents. Children can learn where to place animals in their home contents.

For children 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, spanner 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 to play.