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
View DetailsFisher-Price Little People Light-Up Learning Garage Play Set
John Lewis & Partners
£44.99
View DetailsEarly Learning Centre Wooden Double Decker Bus Toy (12-36 Mths)
Marks and Spencer UK
£39.99
View DetailsEarly Learning Centre Singing Animal Keyboard Toy (6-24 Mths)
Marks and Spencer UK
£39.99
View DetailsFisher-Price 2-Sided Steady Speed Walker - Uk English Edition, Interactive Car-Themed Baby Walking Toy With Activities And Learning Songs
Hamleys
£39.99
View Detailsburgkidz 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
£23.99
View DetailsLeapFrog 2-in-1 Touch & Learn Tablet, Kids Two-Sided Tablet, Electronic Toy with Stories and Activities, Educational Play for Children Aged 2 Years +,Multicolor,22.1 x 28.5 x 33.5 cm
Amazon
£17.97
View DetailsRavensburger Animal Babies Memory Game - Matching Picture Snap Pairs For Kids Age 3 Years Up - Educational Todder Toy
Amazon
£11.95
View Detailskoolbitz® 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
£16.98
View DetailsDINORUN Montessori Toys Busy Book for Toddlers 30 Themes Toddler Toys Preschool Learning Books Educational Toys for 2 3 4 5 Year old Boys and Girls
Amazon
£16.99
View DetailsBMTOYS Wooden Educational Montessori Threading Learning Toys For 3+ Year Olds Toddler Preschool Activities Stringing Toys For Toddlers Boys Girls
Amazon
£10.95
View DetailsLexibook Bilingual Educational Laptop With 170 Activities (85 In Each Language) 4.3' Screen En/Fr
very.co.uk
£49.99
View DetailsMickey Mouse Interactive And Educational Mickey Robot With Sound And Light Effects - English/French
very.co.uk
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
£15.99
View DetailsImaginary 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
View DetailsJigsaw Puzzles 1000 Pieces for Adults jigsaw puzzles for adults 1000 Piece Puzzle Educational Games-Safari Animal World
Amazon
£11.99
View DetailsVTech 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
£22.99
View DetailsTOMYOU 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
£19.99
View DetailsColor 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
View DetailsLeapFrog 2-in-1 Touch & Learn Tablet, Kids Two-Sided Tablet, Electronic Toy with Stories and Activities, Educational Play for Children Aged 2 Years +,Multicolor,22.1 x 28.5 x 33.5 cm
Amazon
£17.97
View DetailsLubibi Arts and Crafts Supplies for Kids,Toddlers Educational Toy Craft Set,with Craft DIY Art Supplies, Pompoms, Craft Sticks, Sequins, Eyeballs,Suitable for Children Aged 4-12 Years
Amazon
£8.99
View DetailsCounting Bears Set, 71 PCS Rainbow Counting Bears with Matching Sorting Cups, Dices and Tweezers - Montessori Rainbow Matching Game Educational Color Sorting Toys For Toddlers Babies By MYCeator
Amazon
£12.99
View DetailsRMS Titanic Easy Click + 3D Iceberg Puzzle Model Kit (1:600 Scale)
Iwantoneofthose.com UK
£61.99
View DetailsRavensburger Harry Potter Hogwarts Astronomy Tower, 540 Piece 3D Jigsaw Puzzle
Hamleys
£60.00
View DetailsRavensburger Planetary Solar System 3D Globe Jigsaw Puzzle Set for Kids Age 6 Years Up - Space & Planets - No Glue Required
Amazon
£39.97
View DetailsTypes 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!