Help your toddler exercise his or her fine motor skills with Spike the Fine Motor Hedgehog by Learning Resources. The toy comes with 12 peg-shaped "quills" that are easy for little hands to hold and ...

Part of the beauty of childhood is that every new experience offers a lesson, making playtime an opportunity to learn and grow. But there’s one key ingredient that an educational toy must have and ...

A group of children collaborates on various STEM projects at a table. One child is focused on programming a laptop, while others build models using construction kits. Growing up in mid-century America ...

We independently review everything we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more› By Courtney Schley and Burt Helm We don’t think there’s a right or wrong way for ...

Discover the best educational toys for kids that foster creativity, problem-solving, and learning through play. Explore top recommendations to support your child’s development in fun and engaging ways ...

The holiday shopping deluge is under way, and researchers are not immune to the rush. There are sons and daughters, nieces and nephews, grandchildren, and the kids of friends and colleagues to ...

Brightly colored blocks were the toast of the box office last weekend, thanks to “LEGO: The Movie.” But our fond memories of the plastic blocks are from the playroom, not the cinema. LEGOs are also a ...

Nicola Yelland has received research funding from the ARC. Being a child in the 21st century is very different, and some would say more complex, than in previous times. What remains constant is that ...