Anyone with any experience of attempting to raise a child will know all too well how difficult it is to engage them in educational play. When they aren't glued to a screen for hours on end, they somehow end up covered in mud with some worrying bumps and bruises.
We're not saying that a little screen time is a sin, and we're definitely not suggesting that a roll around in some dirt doesn't have its benefits, but a little more time spent learning and developing new skills probably wouldn't go amiss.
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BEST FOR SPELLING
Orchard Toys Match and Spell GameDevelops reading and spelling, and encourages matching and memory skills.
BEST FOR INTERACTION
GILOBABY Smart Robot ToyProvides hours of fun and gives your kids some experience with robotics and advanced technology.
BEST FOR TELLING TIME
Peppa Pig Wooden Puzzle ClockMovable hands and number pieces encourage children to count, sort, and place the shapes in the correct order.
BEST FOR STEM
GraviTrax Starter SetKids build impressive tracks and set the spheres rolling to learn about basic engineering concepts.
BEST FOR CODING
Sphero BOLT Robotic BallGet creative and have fun by driving and coding this app-enabled robotic ball.
BEST FOR MATHS
BrainBox MathsFast and fun memory game based on maths concepts taught in years 3 and 4.
BEST FOR SCIENCE
National Geographic Fossil Dig KitDig for dinosaurs, brachiopods, mosasaurs, ammonites, and more with this dig kit.
BEST FOR CREATIVITY
Lego Movie 2 Movie MakerBuild a movie stage with two interchangeable background images, an adjustable smartphone stand, and much more.
BEST FOR MUSIC
Baby Einstein Magic Touch PianoEmpowers young musicians to create their own tunes with real piano sounds.
BEST FOR MOTOR SKILLS
Melissa & Doug Wooden Latches BoardEntertaining and educational activity board that helps kids develop dexterity.
via Zero Tech Blog
