Great Educational Gifts for Kids- Top Toys that Encourage Critical Thinking and Observation Skills

It is that time of year when many parents start to think about the toys their kids want versus what we would like to get our kids. I look around and see so many toys in our house and I cannot imagine bringing in anymore of the same types of toys. That is why I try and find toys and kid products that will encourage my children to use their imagination, stretch their thinking skills and observation skills and even get them excited about science, animals, or art.

Of course, there is a place for my kids' Holiday wish list, but I try and keep those items to a real minimum and let Santa surprise them with gifts they will enjoy but would have never seen a commercial for these toys.

I have selected some toys and kid products that I know would interest my kids and that are educational. Many of them help kids develop critical thinking and problem solving skills, or observation and exploration.

I encourage you to think about buying your kids, or a niece or nephew or grandchild, a great gift that will teach them to explore their world and, through play, help them build life long skills.


Farm Floor Puzzle
-$28.50- Kids 12 months and up

My Pattern Puzzles
- $13.95 for kids 18 months and up

Green Toys Tea Set
- $22.95

Jungle Croquet
-$47.50

Wedgits$29.95-Kids 3 and up

Lonpos 303 Puzzle Game-$19.95

Pattern Play Colored Blocks-$23.95- Kids 2and up

Lego Crazy Action Contraptions-Ages 7 and Up-$18.95

Gearbotics Sonic T-Rex Robot Set-5 and Up-$36.95

Gearbotics Robot Kit-Kids 6 and Up-$61.95

I found many of these products at: www.discoverthis.com , www.babyclassroom.com,and www.newhorizontoys.com and www.amazon.com. Depending on the age of the children you are buying gifts for, you may find more appropriate gifts for them. They have My First Microscope and Bug Finding Kits at www.discoverthis.com as well as Robotic Kits and Science Kits for kids 8 and 10 and Up. They have some great science and educational kids' products.

If you click any of the products above you should be able to go to the site where I found the product listed.