By Palak Aggarwal 04/10/2022
Struggling to find the best educational toys for the toddlers and preschoolers ? We have round up the best, Tried & Tested Educational toys which will ease your parenting in the best way possible. From velcro books, puzzles , flashcards, math sliding game : We have found the best educational toys for you toddlers and play schoolers.
In this new-age era where all of us are refinning our age-old beliefs meanwhile still grounding ouselves with the flourished traditions and culture of ours. I must tell you parenting has now become a task, to give the best educational experience to our little ones not just in schools but also at homes. Shattering all the ancient norms of education, These toys have made learning more of fun and activities than books and boredom .
The age group of 1.5 -3.5 years, commonly known as the toddler group is the most early phase of childhood. While some of us may argue that it is the time for the child to enjoy and play and have fun, some do contradict that it’s the right time to introduce education to them. Just like the etiquettes and culture we inculcate right from their birth with various ingenious ways. Well in my opinion we can mix both of the practices and contribute to the development of our child in the best way possible.
We’ve been finding and rating loads of wooden toys and with the help of our child testers, have picked out the most educational ones that are also the most fun to play with
Here's our pick of the best wooden toys, as tested by children and rated by their parents
10. Educational Wooden Tracing Board
-Best for letter recognition and learning to hold pencil
Age Suitability : 3+ | Best for Age 3+
Awards : Gold, Toygyan Toy Awards 2022
What it is: Pack of 5 MDF Tracing Boards are excellent choice for fine motor development, with a wooden pencil to trace.
Why we love it : TheBoards are BIS approved, the edges are burr-free and also comes with a pencil attached to the board. The product develops the child’s sensory, recognising the letters, writng the letter and much more. “It really helped Mannat with the letter recognition. Now she loves to write” , said Neha, A happy mother of our child tester Mannat , 3. “I was concerened how will I teach her Hindi, but now with Tracing Boards its going good. “
You can also buy the single board , which will cost you around 200 Rs /-
Clapjoy Velcro Book Level 1 for kids of age 9 months – 18 months
–Best for pre school learning
Age Suitability : 1.5+ | Best for Age 2+
Awards : Gold, Toygyan Toy Awards 2022
What it is: A 18 page book filled with learning activities with the help of velcro books, covering 18 important pre-nursery topics and keeping your child self engrossed.
Why we love it : Wide range of topics to children friendly colour theme , topics such as alphabets, fruits , vegetables, parts of body etc. and the cherry on the top is velcro based activities. “Aarav loves it. He would try to solve the book on his own, would ask questions, I’m definitely liking his growth”, says Savita, mum of our child tester aarav, 1.8 years.
You can also buy the upgraded version of the book.
8. Spelling Games Words Matching Letter Puzzles Game
-Best for learning spellings and sight words
Age Suitability : 3+ | Best for Age 3+
Awards : Gold, Toygyan Toy Awards 2022
What it is: This is colourfull educational kit comes with 2 sets of alphabets, picture puzzles for pattern recognition and a storage bag to keep them. It will help in learning of basic spellings, sight words and pattern recognition.
Why we love it : Uniquely designed multipurpose toy to help you get involve with your kid in the learning process. “Manvi is always playing this spelling game with her dad. Its like a competition between him and her. A big thumbs up from his side indeed ” , said ayushi mother of our child tester Manvi, 3.
7. Jungle zoom ,
-Best for matching and sequencing
Age Suitability : 2+ | Best for Age 3+
Awards : Gold, Toygyan Toy Awards 2022
What it is:
Why we love it : Wide range of topics to children friendly colour theme , topics such as alphabets, fruits , vegetables, parts of body etc. and the cherry on the top is velcro based activities. “Aarav loves it. He would try to solve the book on his own, would ask questions, I’m definitely liking his growth”, says Savita, mum of our child tester aarav, 1.8 years.
You can also buy the upgraded version of the book.
6. AmigozZ Wooden Tetris Jigsaw Puzzle
Best for hand-eye cordination and Brain storming
Age Suitability : 3+ | Best for Age 4+
Awards : Gold, Toygyan Toy Awards 2022
What it is: This a wooden tetris jigsaw puzzle game which includes a puzzle board and 40 colourfull pcs of shapes which will help your child with hand eye coordination , colour and shape recognition, and brainstorming.
Why we love it : the attractive colour and eco-friendly safe material used is the key feature. Good concept to prevent screen time for our kids. “Mrinali always tries to solve the tetris. she is always so curious about it. Its nice to see her play this without phone” , says mother of our child tester Mrinali, 4.
Available on Amazon , Flipkart and First cry
5. Toyshine Wooden Fishing Game Toy for Toddlers
– Best for motor skills
Age Suitability : 2+ | Best for Age 3+ | use of magnets
Awards : Gold, Toygyan Toy Awards 2022
What it is: It is a magnetic 42 x 42 x 290 millimeters fishing structure game which will help kids develop their motor skills and learn aplphabets and their recognition.
Why we love it : comes with two poles of magnets. The opposite poles will attract and the fish can be taken out. Fun game to teach the kid about aphabets. “This is a good game, to attract Aarav’s attention and teach him. definately a thumbs up”, said Minti , mother of our child artist Aarav, 2
4. Brilla Wooden Logical Sequences
-Best for cognitive learning
Age Suitability : 2 + | Best for Age 3 + |
Awards : Gold, Toygyan Toy Awards 2022
What it is: a 120 x 90 x 80 mm ; This eductional picture sequencing toy with set of 5 pictures covering various life cycles like frog , moon and candle.
Why we love it : Unique Educational picture sequencing puzzle for sensorical development, hand eye coordination , motor and cognitive skills and intellectual development. “raunak is showing interest in this game. he plays with it often. Although the puzzle is too much for its price, but it is a worth buy.” , says mother of Raunak, Our child tester , 3.
3. Clapjoy Educational & Learning Puzzle Tray (Set of 5 )
– Best for learning key concepts
Age Suitability : 2 + | Best for Age 2 + |
Awards : Gold, Toygyan Toy Awards 2022
What it is: Premium wood boards which cover fruits, animals, vegetables , numbers and alphabets ccognition and recognition.
Why we love it : Best for motor skill dveelopment and hand eye coordination, it also is a great tool to inculcate curiosity in the little ones. “Arya plays with boards a lot. she will pull out the , puss back and then pops a question. She is definately enjoying the toy and learn something”, says Arya’s mum ,Our child tester, 2.
2. Brilla Wooden Cubes and Blocks.
– Best for hand- eye coordination and creativity
Age Suitability : 2 + | Best for Age 2 + |
Awards : Gold, Toygyan Toy Awards 2022
What it is: These unfinished blocks are perfect for any crafting project.Also can be used for building and teaching counting. Better than the plastic ones and eco-friendly.
Why we love it : Best for motor skill development and hand eye coordination, it is a great fun game for kids. “Manya loves it. she is so engross in the building objects,she even learnt some counting. It is so safe and budget friendly. loved it”, says Manya’s mum ,Our child tester, 2.
1. Clapjoy Combo Set of 16 Double Sided Flash Cards for Kids
-Best for object recognition and memory building
Age Suitability : 2 + | Best for Age 3+ |
Awards : Gold, Toygyan Toy Awards 2022
What it is: Paper based flashcards which are reusable and very informative. Wide range of topics covered and also includes fun facts and activities.
Why we love it : The flashcards cover almost all the topics of nursery and prenursery classes and also have very unique outlook which attracts the kids. ” Rudra loves it. He has literally learnt 4 sets already. Also when I read him the fun facts he would go all around the house and tell everyone. I am enjoying his interest in the product. Thumbs up from my side” sais tara, Rudra’s mother, Our child tester, 3.you can order others.
Also you can purchase single boxes of flashcards. Once the present one is learnt. We would highly recommed :
- Animals
- Fruits
- Vegetables
- Alphabets
- Numbers
- Seasons
- Good habbits
To summarise , As your shopping guide I would recommend velcro book , flashcards , tracing tray and spelling game for your child. Also do comment down below and let me know how did you find this Blog ? was this blog helpfull ? and further more which topic would you like me to write about next.
Regards
Palak aggarwal
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