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Educational Learning Games & Toys

The best type of learning for kids is learning that has an element of fun and play woven into it. This means that kids in question will barely even realise that they are learning - all they will be focused on is enjoying themselves! But along the way, they will also begin to see that learning itself is both enjoyable and rewarding. Whether it is working out puzzles, creative activities, number games, or nature based learning, these games will help your children to come to associate intellectual engagement with playtime and enjoyment.

Improving cognitive skills with educational toys

With this excellent range of options, you will be able to make learning fun. And this is not just about temporary fun that runs out of steam, as with some other toys that are all about pure distraction and entertainment. The fact that these toys also encage problem solving skills means that they are all the more rewarding over longer periods of time. This is a great life skill: kids will learn with these toys that putting a bit of time and focus into something is worth it. Studies have shown that attention span and ability to focus are indeed learned qualities. So these toys will help your kids to get a head start with the development of these most important intellectual, cognitive and social skills.

Making knowledge fun with learning toys

Take a look through the collection and you will be able to choose from an excellent collection of educational toys such as world map puzzles, tree themed activity books, magnetic activity sets and much more besides. Many of the products in the range will be so fun that they will spur your child on to acquire more knowledge outside the game. For instance, the activity books which teach kids about the countries of the world will show children how satisfying a feeling it is to be able to reel off all the correct answers. This in turn might just encourage them to learn more and more details about these countries, for the enjoyable feeling which it gives them.

Entertaining activities for children

It is not only beneficial for your children to be using these toys because they might be learning facts along the way. There is also much research on the benefits of working with physical tasks, such as those offered by marbles, magnets and puzzles. The skills that are developed through such engagement mean that your children will end up with a more advanced level of hand eye coordination as well as fine motor skills.

Make learning fun with an educational toy such as world map puzzle, weather board calendar or magnetic words and numbers. We are delighted to offer this collection of educational toys which can help with learning the alphabet, how to tell the time, learning months and seasons or countries of the world.

Adventure Journal - 50 Things to Try on Holiday Adventure Journal - 50 Things to Try on Holiday
£6.99
1 in stock
Activities for dancing, daring, dreaming, writing, collecting, exploring, travelling, mindful, never-bored adventurers! A super positive journal-style, pocket-sized activity book full of mindful activities to help children get the most out of their short trip or big holiday.
Bigjigs Toys - British Isles Inset Puzzle Bigjigs Toys - British Isles Inset Puzzle
£12.50
6 in stock
This fantastic map puzzle of Great Britain and Ireland is sure to fascinate inquisitive children as they learn how the UK is pieced together. The carved out wooden base board provides extra help by listing key towns and cities upon which each brightly coloured piece will sit. With lots to look for and talk about, this puzzle is a great way to help improve language and social skills and is ideal fo…
Bigjigs Toys - Europe Inset Puzzle Bigjigs Toys - Europe Inset Puzzle
£12.50
2 in stock
This fantastic map of Europe is sure to fascinate inquisitive children as they learn how Europe is pieced together, country by country. Each piece, and the baseboard, are annotated to ensure young minds learn as they put the puzzle together. With lots to look for and talk about, this puzzle is a great way to help improve language and social skills and is ideal for parents and children to enjoy int…
Fiesta Crafts - Doowell Magnetic Words & Board - Reception Year Fiesta Crafts - Doowell Magnetic Words & Board - Reception Year
£14.50
Out of stock
Magnetic Words and board for Reception Year includes the 45 High Frequency words for the Early Years Foundation Stage, providing valuable letter and word practice. Magnets are chunky and each one is 2cm high - ideal for little fingers to grasp. Children can have fun learning words, forming sentences and writing practice through suggested activities like Bingo, Hangman and Storymaker. Complements t…
Fiesta Crafts - Doowell Magnetic Words & Board - School Years 1&2 Fiesta Crafts - Doowell Magnetic Words & Board - School Years 1&2
£14.50
1 in stock
Magnetic Words and board for school year 1 & 2 includes the 159 high frequency words for Key Stage 1 and helps to develop vocabulary and writing skills for children aged 5 - y years. Magnets are chunky and each one is 2cm high - ideal for little fingers to grasp. Children can have fun learning words, forming sentences and writing practice through suggested activities like Bingo, Hangman and Storym…
Fiesta Crafts - Doowell Magnetic Words - School Years 3&4 Fiesta Crafts - Doowell Magnetic Words - School Years 3&4
£11.95
Out of stock
Magnetic Words for School Years 3 & 4 includes 114 High Frequency words for Key Stage 1 and develops vocabulary and writing skills further. Learn words, form sentences and practice writing through suggested games & activities. Complementing the National Literacy Strategy. Includes a dry-wipe board (or you can use your fridge!) Includes dry-wipe pen. 114 Pieces. Age: 7 - 9 yrs + Size: 36.5 x 25.5 c…
Lanka Kade - A - Z Dazzle Dragon Jigsaw Puzzle Lanka Kade - A - Z Dazzle Dragon Jigsaw Puzzle
£23.95
2 in stock
Stunning! Multi-coloured, wooden dragon puzzle from Lanka Kade featuring the alphabet. When complete this large colourful puzzle will look fabulous sat on a shelf in a childs bedroom. Fair Trade Childrens Jigsaw Puzzle. Made in Sri Lanka Material: Rubber wood Pieces: 26 Ages: 3 yrs+ Size: 540 x 133 mm Lanka Kade produce fair trade wooden toys, rag dolls and themed room accessories for children. Al…
Lanka Kade - 1 - 10 Digger Jigsaw Puzzle Lanka Kade - 1 - 10 Digger Jigsaw Puzzle
£13.50
2 in stock
This digger 1-10 jigsaw from Lanka Kade is perfect for little hands. A fantastic addition to any childs toy collection, this bright yellow digger jigsaw is made up of ten chunky wooden pieces. Children can learn to count from 1-10 as they slot the pieces together to form a digger which can freestand once complete. This fair trade wooden educational jigsaw puzzle is handcrafted by skilled artisans…
Lanka Kade - 1 - 25 Dinosaur Jigsaw Puzzle Lanka Kade - 1 - 25 Dinosaur Jigsaw Puzzle
£23.95
1 in stock
This multi-coloured, wooden dinosaur puzzle from Lanka Kade offers an ideal introduction to counting for youngsters. The friendly dinosaur design dazzles young children, and it can offer them many hours of play time. When complete this large colourful puzzle will look fabulous sat on a shelf in a childs bedroom. Fair Trade Childrens Jigsaw Puzzle. Made in Sri Lanka Material: Rubber wood Pieces: 26…
Usborne Minis - Trees to Spot Mini Activity Book Usborne Minis - Trees to Spot Mini Activity Book
£3.99
2 in stock
Readers can identify 60 trees, from sweet chestnut and eucalyptus to bay willow and juniper with this beautiful little book. The pages are organised by location, showing trees you might find in towns and gardens, parks, woodlands and near the sea. Theres is also a spotting chart and stickers to add so you can keep track of trees you have spotted.