Play is a time of learning for children. It can help develop creativity, teamwork, problem-solving and many other developmental and social skills. Unlike the 20th century, children are now more likely to spend a portion of their time playing along or playing with toys rather than the old days of playing outside with neighbours and friends. Times are changing and that’s okay. Mixed in with social play is the chance to learn through educational toys from an early age. We’ve curated a guide to the best educational toys for your children.

Rock And Roll It - Code Drum Flexible Roll-Up Drum Kit

They say rock ‘n’ roll isn’t for everyone. It is now with this roll-out colour-coded drum kit for beginners, with an easy-to-learn Music Book included. This drum kit is a fun and portable way to play the drums anywhere you go with a battery and USB power option and headphones included. Learn multiple drum sounds with professional demos and record your tracks to play them back. Grab your drumsticks, follow along in the colour-coded Music Book, and become a star!

Djeco Origami Boats on the Water

Origami is a fun and creative way to improve finger dexterity and attention to detail. Perfect for 6+ years old, Djeco’s Origami Boats all have waterproof hulls to make 15 individual boats and make them sail. Captain your fleet of boats by folding the waterproof paper and decorate them however you want with stickers and sails. Create and play today, sailors.

VTech Care For Me Learning Carrier

Most kids love pets, so what’s better than this interactive pet carrier to take your plush pets with you everywhere you go? Complete with an activity panel on the side for tons of learning fun, press the light-up buttons to learn about colours, shapes, pet care and more. The fun doesn’t end there. VTech’s carrier plays music, has a sliding window and includes pet care accessories to groom, feed and play with the animals you care for.

Clementoni Science Bubble The Smart Robot

Introduce your children to drawing and coding the smart way, with Clementoni’s Science Bubble Robot. What child doesn’t want a robot? Draw with Bubble by using the keyboard to form a drawing with a sequence of keys. Bubble quickly comes to life and reacts to real sounds and blows for an intuitive experience. The cards included will help with the initial programming steps but after that, there are countless combinations to create.

Tedco Inflatable Animal Quest Globe and Game

Travel all across the globe with 270 species of animals to place. Throw the inflatable Earth from player to player and embark on an adventurous game of giving fun facts about the animals for endless educational fun.