Creative Learning Toys and Games
Learning Toys, Games and Puzzles
The Top Toy Guide is your resource for finding the latest innovative games and new toy releases. This classic form of play has been around for centuries and as each year passes more games are introduced. Find creative learning toys and fun family board games too.
Wildcard Games Who Knows Where? - Global Location Guessing Board Game
John Lewis & Partners
£29.99
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Early Learning Centre Large Orange Water Slide (H104cm)
The Entertainer
Educational Busy Board Montessori Wooden Sensory Toys Learning Motor Skills Preschool
Debenhams UK
Early Learning Centre Happyland Magic Motion Train Set (2-5 Yrs)
Marks and Spencer UK
£59.99
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Early Learning Centre Sand and Water Table with Lid & Accessories (H42cm)
The Entertainer
Early Learning Centre Pink Sand and Water Table with Lid & Accessories (H42cm)
The Entertainer
Early Learning Centre Happyland Fantasy Palace Playset (2-5 Yrs)
Marks and Spencer UK
£59.99
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Early Learning Centre Happyland Cherry Lane Cottage Playset (1½-5 Yrs)
Marks and Spencer UK
£59.99
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Early Learning Centre Wooden Toddle Truck and Bricks (1-3 Yrs)
Marks and Spencer UK
£49.99
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Learning Resources Numberblocks Five'S Musical Superstar Stage
very.co.uk
Wooden Baby Walker Push and Pull Learning Activity Walker Sit-to-Stand Walking
Debenhams UK
VTech Peppa Pig: Play Smart Laptop | Interactive Learning Laptop for Kids with Letters & Numbers | Suitable for Boys & Girls 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 Years, English Version
Amazon
£44.94
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Learning Resources Numberblocks Step Squad Mission Headquarters And Friends One To Five Bundle
very.co.uk
Early Learning Centre Singing Animal Keyboard Toy (6-24 Mths)
Marks and Spencer UK
£39.99
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Early Learning Centre Water Play Table & Accessories (H58cm)
The Entertainer
Fisher-Price 2-Sided Steady Speed Walker - Uk English Edition, Interactive Car-Themed Baby Walking Toy With Activities And Learning Songs
Hamleys
£39.99
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burgkidz 188 Piece Pipe Tube Toy, Sensory Water Tube Locks Construction Building Blocks, Educational Building Learning Toys with Wheels and Baseplate for Kids Boys Girls Age 3+
Amazon
£29.99
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Ravensburger Animal Babies Memory Game - Matching Picture Snap Pairs For Kids Age 3 Years Up - Educational Todder Toy
Amazon
£11.99
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VTech 155403 Pre School Laptop Interactive Educational Kids Computer Toy with 30 Activities Suitable for Children 3, 4, 5+ Year Olds Boys & Girls, White/Orange
Amazon
£15.99
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TOMYOU Kids 140pcs Set Building Blocks Construction Toy - Learning STEM Toys Educational Kit Child - 10 Colors Building Toys for Kids Ages 3+, Blue,green,purple,red
Amazon
£15.99
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koolbitz® Kids Barber Shop Toy Set for Boys Girls Educational Toy Pretend Play Toys Realistic Play Hairdresser Barber Salon Role Play Hair Dressing Accessories Barber Shop Hairstyle Play Set Kit
Amazon
£13.99
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Color Sorting Toys for Toddlers 3-6 - Counting Dinosaurs Color Learning Toys for 3-5 Year Old Boy Girl, Educational Toys for Toddlers 3-6 Years, Color Matching Toys for Toddlers 3-6 Years
Amazon
£13.99
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Jigsaw Puzzles 1000 Pieces for Adults jigsaw puzzles for adults 1000 Piece Puzzle Educational Games-Safari Animal World
Amazon
£9.99
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King Sport Kids Toys Backpack 39 Pcs Pretend Play Food Set Creative DIY Kits for Kids, BPA Free, Plastic Play Food for Toddlers Educational Toy Children Play House Series (Ice Cream Set)
Amazon
£11.99
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LeapFrog 601503 Learning Friends 100 Words Baby Book Educational and Interactive Bilingual Playbook Toy Toddler and Pre School Boys & Girls 1, 2, 3, 4+ Year Olds, Multi-Colour, One Size
Amazon
£14.99
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K'NEX | Fun Fast Vehicles Building Set 10 Model Beginner | Construction Toys for Sensory Play, 96 Piece Stem Learning Kit, Educational Toys Suitable for Girls and Boys Ages 5+ | Basic Fun 45510
Amazon
£9.96
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Lovchil Magnetic Building Blocks, 40pcs Magnetic Building Blocks Set, Magnetic Tiles for 3 4 5 6 7 8 Years Old Boys Girls Toddlers Kids, Preschool Learning Educational Construction Toys
Amazon
£14.99
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Imaginary Feast: 100-Piece Pretend Play Kitchen Set with Realistic Food Toys - Educational and Interactive Playset for Kids Aged 3+ Inspired by Healthy Eating Habits
Amazon
£19.99
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Desire Deluxe Magnetic Building Blocks 40pc Construction Toys Set for Kids Game | STEM Creativity Educational Magnets Toy Blocks for Boys Girls Age 3 4 5 6 7 Year Old
Amazon
£18.99
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Dhouse Musical Instruments Set for Children, Wooden Percussion Toys with Drums, Tambourines and More, Educational Sensory Toys for Toddlers (Musical Instruments Pink)
Amazon
£16.59
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BMTOYS Wooden Educational Montessori Threading Learning Toys For 3+ Year Olds Toddler Preschool Activities Stringing Toys For Toddlers Boys Girls
Amazon
£11.98
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JILGEIER My Preschool Busy BookBusy Book Preschool Learning Activities, Preschool Learning Books Educational Toys for 2 3 4 5 Year old Boys and Girls, Tracing Coloring Book(1 book)
Amazon
£11.98
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Batman Bilingual Talking Educational Laptop – 124 activities in French and English
BARGAINMAX LIMITED
£24.99
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Paw Patrol Lexibook Bilingual Educational Laptop - 124 Activities In English / French
very.co.uk
K'NEX | Ultimate Building Set 35 Model | Educational Toys for Kids, 480 Piece Engineering and Construction Stem Learning Kit for Children Ages 7+ |Basic Fun 12418, Chest
Amazon
£22.32
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Le Toy Van - Wooden Educational Petilou Multi-Sensory Activity Cube With Spinning Wheel | Suitable For Boy Or Girl 1 Year Old +
Amazon
£29.89
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Le Toy Van TV212 Noah's Shape Sorter | Educational Puzzle Sensory Baby Toy with Colourful Ark and Animals-Suitable 2 Year Olds and Older
Amazon
£33.03
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Le Toy Van - Educational Wooden Toy Role Play Beautiful Sweet Dreams Doll Toy Pram | Pretend Play Toy Pram Playset - For Ages 2+
Amazon
£75.24
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Le Toy Van - Wooden Educational Petilou My Stacking Garden Toy | Baby Sensory Montessori Toddler Learning Toy - Suitable For 12+ Months
Amazon
£19.95
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Le Toy Van - Educational Wooden Toy Role Play Beautiful Doll High Chair | Girls & Boys Pretend Play Toy High Chair - For Ages 3+
Amazon
£49.95
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Le Toy Van - Educational Wooden Toy Role Play Beautiful Sleigh Doll Cot & Crib | Girls & Boys Pretend Play Toy Pram Playset - For Ages 3+
Amazon
£49.95
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Montessori Busy Board: Wooden Sensory Toy for Motor Skills, Educational
Debenhams UK
Educational Busy Board Montessori Wooden Sensory Toys Learning Motor Skills Preschool
Debenhams UK
Ravensburger Harry Potter Hogwarts Astronomy Tower, 540 Piece 3D Jigsaw Puzzle
Hamleys
£59.99
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CubicFun LED 3D Puzzle, 88 cm, Titanic Ship Model Toys for Adults and Teens, 266 Pieces
Amazon
£35.24
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Ravensburger Planetary Solar System 3D Globe Jigsaw Puzzle Set for Kids Age 6 Years Up - Space & Planets - No Glue Required - Easter Presents
Amazon
£34.99
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Types of Board Games
Choosing the right game for a child takes a lot of thought so first consider the age and then decide what type of board game. Types of games fall into categories like educational, strategy, quiz, card games, team playing games etc.
Educational Board Games
The collection we have here includes an array of games for all ages and abilities. Games are foremost an enjoyable activity however, more and more games are used as an educational tool. Key components of games are goals, challenges, rules, and interaction which can be of a physical nature or involve some form of stimulation of the mind.
Learning Toys
There are board games, computer games, ball games, learning toys and games of skill and games of chance. All requiring the player to have a certain amount of skill, strategy or luck on their side. This can soon improve with practice, that’s why games never go out of fashion and remain a popular choice for families.
Wi-Fi Interaction Toys
Playing games not only entertain us it keeps the mind active and healthy. There are many attributes and advantages of playing different types of games. From an early age upwards learning toys can shape and build our social skills. More importantly, they improve our memory and concentration plus sharpen certain academic skills.
The age of the digital era has led to the rise of gaming and the highly successful video game market. Wii and Nintendo DS Lite cater to everyone with great learning toys and games for preschoolers. In addition to keep-fit and interactive games for the whole family with Wii sports and games including new releases from the latest films.
Updated Monopoly and Cludo
Old fashioned games are as popular as ever and Monopoly, Cluedo, Snakes and Ladders, Bingo, Connect 4, Twister and Scrabble still hold the same appeal as they first did. They may look different and have had revamped make-over but the rules are the same and the guarantee of great family fun.
TV Show Games
Games taken from popular TV shows has been a growing trend over the years with TV favourites Deal or No Deal one of the top sellers. Others include: Who wants to be a Millionaire, Family Fortunes, Catch Phrase, Golden Balls, Britain’s Got Talent, High School Musical DVD Game and more.
These TV favourites are ideal at Christmas time when families get together. It doesn’t take long to pick up the rules because everyone is probably familiar with the TV programme.
Gadget games, on the other hand, involve a little more skill and are usually a one on one experience. Hamley’s are predicting the Rubik Cube to be as successful as it was last year; there is a new version out for 2009 the Rubik 360 that looks set to just as addictive. This 3-D mechanical puzzle is like the original in that it can not be broken until you solve it and is suitable for 8 years upwards.
Hand-Held Smart Control Games
Bop it! Extreme 2 is one you can play alone or with others and suits 8 years old upwards. It sold very well last year and looks to do the same this year. This handheld device from Hasbro first came on the scene in 1996 since then there have been numerous variants. This is a reaction game where you have to act fast and follow the commands by bopping, pulling, and twisting your way to victory.
There are plenty of toy ideas for preschoolers and games to help them focus their attention and learn important life skills. They can have fun with games involving counting, colour matching, and early learning goals. Games can encourage observation and fine motor skills and also develop social communication.
Pre-school Learning Laptops
Today the digital world has reached the Preschool learning stage with games such as Vtech V.Smile, Leap Frog Leapster 2 and Tag reading system. Leapster 2 won a 2008 Gold Practical Pre-School Award and is aimed at 4 years old upwards. This advanced educational gaming system allows parents to monitor their child’s progress with the Leapfrog learning path.
The digital revolution has not so much taken over the way we play instead it has opened up another world of recreational enjoyment. Traditional board games have lasted the test of time and have been updated as each generation comes around that’s why at Christmas time grandparents excel at board games because they have had many more years playing the game!