25 Best Educational Toys for Homeschoolers

We love pulling this game out during our homeschool sessions—it’s a fantastic brain workout! Rolling the dice and finding solutions under time pressure encourages my son to think strategically and sharpen his problem-solving skills. It’s amazing to see how quickly he’s learning to identify patterns and improve his spatial awareness. Perfect for ages 6 and up, this game offers endless fun while developing critical thinking. This is one of the best educational board games!

This game has been a game-changer for introducing coding basics in our homeschool. It’s not just another toy; it’s a journey into the world of programming. I love how it breaks down coding concepts into fun, manageable steps that my older child can understand. It’s ideal for kids 8 and up who enjoy challenges that build sequential reasoning and logical thinking.

Watching my son construct paths and solve puzzles with the Gravity Maze is such a joy. It’s one of those toys that combines fun with learning seamlessly. He’s learning planning and spatial reasoning skills while having a blast. This game is perfect for ages 8 and up, keeping kids engaged as they build and experiment.

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This globe brings geography to life in a way that a textbook never could. Using augmented reality, they learn about different cultures and animals in an interactive, immersive way. It’s become a favorite in our homeschool room, making global learning exciting for ages 4-10.

Zingo is such a fun, energetic way for early readers to build language skills. My little one loves matching pictures and words, and it’s been wonderful seeing his confidence grow. It’s a great fit for pre-readers and early readers, aged 4 and up, as it makes learning language skills a fun experience.

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This game is a huge hit at home! Running a virtual pizza shop has not only made math more fun but also helps students grasp basic money concepts. Combining physical play with digital learning makes it perfect for ages 5-12. It’s been great for developing entrepreneurial and math skills in a playful way.

This set lets us conduct “real” science experiments right at our kitchen table. It’s the perfect introduction to chemistry, encouraging curiosity and experimentation for kids aged 5-9.

Brainometry has become a favorite in our homeschool because it challenges my child in new ways. The puzzles help develop cognitive skills and critical thinking, and I’ve seen how much they boost his problem-solving abilities. Suitable for ages 5 and up, it’s both challenging and fun.

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Exploring magnetism hands-on has been so much fun with this kit. It’s perfect for teaching scientific principles through engaging experiments, making it an excellent fit for children aged 5-10 who love to explore and learn.

This play money set has been fantastic for teaching financial skills in a practical way. My little boy loves “shopping” and handling money, and it’s helped build a solid foundation in basic arithmetic and money management, suitable for ages 3-10.

You can also pair it with our money identification worksheets for even more learning fun.

This Montessori-inspired toy is fantastic for developing fine motor skills in young children. My little one enjoys counting, sorting, and learning about the body through hands-on activities. Perfect for ages 3-6, it’s both educational and fun.

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We’ve explored the life cycles of animals and plants with this kit, making biology tangible and engaging. My child loves seeing how nature evolves, and it’s a great way to nurture his observational skills. Ideal for ages 3-8, it offers a hands-on experience in biology.

Download all of our free life cycle worksheets for even more learning.

We play this game during our homeschool sessions, and it’s a fantastic way to learn about animals while having fun. Guessing animals based on clues challenges my son’s knowledge and critical thinking skills, making it perfect for ages 6 and up.

This puzzle has made learning U.S. geography interactive and fun. As we piece it together, my little one gets familiar with the states, enhancing his geographical knowledge and cognitive skills. It’s suitable for ages 6-99, and it’s a great way for the whole family to learn together.

Building simple robots has sparked my child’s interest in engineering. This kit teaches the basics of electric circuits and creativity in a hands-on way, making it a favorite for ages 8 and up.

This magnetic maze has been wonderful for early literacy and numeracy. My son enjoys tracing the letters and forming words, and it’s been a helpful tool for ages 3-6 to develop literacy and fine motor skills.

Building motor machines has never been so fun! This kit encourages creativity and teaches basic mechanics, offering a hands-on experience that older kids (8 and up) really enjoy. It’s been a great tool for exploring engineering concepts.

We’ve done countless experiments with this chemistry set, and it’s always exciting to see what we can create. It’s a safe, engaging way for kids 8 and up to explore chemistry, encouraging scientific discovery at home.

This homeschooling science kit set is a go-to for all things science—whether it’s growing crystals or simulating volcano eruptions, it keeps my tween curious and engaged. Perfect for kids 8 and up who love hands-on science.

This is one of our favorite educational toys for 8 year olds.

This kinetic sand set is a sensory favorite in our house. It’s easy to mold and perfect for imaginative play, making it a great choice for fine motor skills and creative thinking, especially for ages 3 and up.

My little boy loves this anatomy kit! It’s such an engaging way to learn about the human body through hands-on exploration, making it ideal for kids 8 and up interested in biology.

Dolls are a wonderful addition to pretend play sessions. It encourages empathy and storytelling, allowing kids to build imagination skills through play. Perfect for ages 5-7.

These realistic animal figures are fantastic for tactile learning. We’ve used them in many imaginative play scenarios, and they help kids learn about wildlife in a hands-on way. Suitable for ages 3 and up.

The Chelsea Doll Cottage is a charming space for creative play. Children can have fun arranging the furniture and making up stories, which enhances imagination and role-playing skills. Ideal for ages 3-7.

This Montessori-inspired clock puzzle has been a helpful tool in teaching kids about time. It’s a fun, hands-on way to build cognitive and fine motor skills, perfect for ages 3 and up.

These magnetic building tiles are a hit in our homeschool! They inspire creativity and spatial awareness as my son builds structures and designs, making learning geometry fun for ages 3 and up.

LEGO DUPLOS are a staple in our homeschool for building creativity. My son loves constructing different designs, which helps develop fine motor skills and spatial awareness. Suitable for ages 4 and up.