Guest Picks: 20 Fun and Colorful Teaching Toys
I have small children at home, and I decided to turn one room into a place where they can go to play and learn at the same time. Is it a playroom? Sure it is! But it is a playroom with a purpose.
An educational space for your children can be the most fun room to decorate. Use toys that will make them think and use their imagination — and don’t forget your walls! Kids love color and are stimulated by it, so choosing the perfect paint color is an important step. Yellow is associated with happiness and motivation. Soft, subtle yellows are said to promote concentration, while brighter shades can stimulate the memory and increase metabolism. Blue reportedly calms the mind and body, lowering blood pressure, the heart rate and the respiration rate while also decreasing feelings of anxiety and aggression.
The goal is to create a comfortable space where your children feel safe and encouraged to play, learn and create. Is there a better way to grow?
Safety note: Some of the toys here are not recommended for small children, because they pose a choking hazard. As with all toys, supervise your children during play. — Luciane from Home Bunch
Quad Activity Table With Storage - $439.99 This table is a great investment. Your child can store Lego pieces and build with them all in one place.
Roll & Store Bin Organizer - $139 Any space dedicated to learning will need some smart storage solutions. I can’t think of a better system than this rolling cart.
Tidy Books Natural Wood Alphabet Bookcase - GBP 149.99 Finished with water-based lacquer and made of natural wood, this award-winning alphabet bookcase is a brilliant way to encourage a book collection.
Rectangle BaseLine Table - $279.95 Free up your kid’s imagination. This table offers plenty of space for art and educational projects.
Printed Bilingual Alphabet Blocks Kids Rug - $339.96 This bilingual alphabet rug can add softness during learning time.
Natural Wooden Toy, Teach Me System by Apple N Amos Time for kids to use their imagination! This educational wood game offers endless possibilities. It can be a transfer game, allowing your child to master fine motor skills with wooden tweezers, or a matching game, teaching common words and spelling and more.
Montessori/Waldorf-Inspired Alphabet ABC Learning Toy by Made Lovable - $332 This multipurpose Montessori-inspired ABC learning toy is designed for children ages 2 to 7; it makes learning fun and easier.
Asia Animals Learning Set by Pretend with Poppins - $70 Why not get adventurous and teach your kids what animals live in Asia? This map is fun, and the animals are huggable.
Forest Hand-Drawn Paper Finger Puppets Pattern PDF by Curmilla - $5.09 Finger puppets are always a nice way to encourage imagination and create special memories.
Felt Alphabets Faces by Martianique, Set of 2 - $5.50 Letters with an attitude! These will make your child laugh.
Colors and Faceted Shapes Learning Cube by Amanda Michael Harris - $55 Use this wooden block for seating in a playroom or as a toy.
Time Teaching Clock, Red by Ann's Craft House - $15 This supercute time-teaching clock is fun and a great educational toy for toddlers and preschoolers.
Animal Map of the World by artPause - $25.68 This adorable map features cartoon animals, famous landmarks and buildings. It’s colorful, fun and exciting, and will engage any young one’s imagination.
Deluxe Puppet Theater - $89.99 Designed with a sturdy nontip base, this puppet theater will be the star of any playdate.
Personailzed Kids’ Beanbag Toys by Grandma’s Chalkboard Go classic with these beanbag toys. Each one is filled with poly pellets and is completely washable. They also come with a list of games and activities.
Tree Stump Home for Woodland Critters by Pretend with Poppins - $40 Let the stories begin with these cute creatures.
Shape Felties Pattern by Rockin’ Robin Appliqué - $9.99 Children can sort, create pictures and make patterns with these 60 great felt pieces. They can also practice math skills and develop fine motor skills.
Felt Learning Numbers by Martianique, Set of 10 - $20 These felt numbers are sweet and come in eye-catching colors.
Letterpress Number Flash Cards by Ruff House Art - $18 Flash cards are a tried and true educational tool.
Fun Food Fight Vegetable Matching Game by Piping Hot Papers - $10 Who knew veggies could be good for you in more ways than one? This is a very easy and kid-approved game that is small enough to travel with you; play it while you’re waiting at a restaurant.
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