The 12 Best Learning and Education Toys For Your Child — All From Amazon

LeapFrog 100 Animals Book, Green ($16, originally $20)

This animal book will keep little ones entertained on the go. They'll learn about animals and build fine motor skills by sliding and twisting the play pieces. It's intended for age 18 months and up.

Magna-Tiles Classic 32-Piece Magnetic Construction Set ($49)

These magnetic tiles come in a mix of squares and triangles in various sizes to create all sorts of forms, from castles to creatures. Throw in some toy cars, animals, dinosaurs, or people and the tiles become a backdrop for open-ended imaginative play. If you think your little one will be into these, you can buy larger sets that include even more shapes or opt for themed sets, but this is a fantastic starter option.

VTech KidiBeats Drum Set ($13, originally $22)

If your child is a budding musician, get them this drum set. The drum pads and cymbal have their own unique sounds for sensory development. Intended for kids from the ages of two and five, they can play along to nine different tunes and switch between modes of free play, letters, numbers, and follow-along.

The Play Gym by Lovevery ($140)

This play mat will take your little one through their first year, offering Montessori-inspired learning zones they can experiment with as they grow. Its reveal or conceal set up prevents overstimulation, and teaches focus, sound making, exploring colors, and more. Our editor tested it out with her baby and writes about the experience in this The Play Gym by Lovevery review.

Learning Resources Time Activity Set ($10, originally $18)

This time activity set is a great way to help your kid tell time on an analog clock, match analog to digital, and write time in analog and digital. It'll also teach them problem-solving skills, fine motor skills, and more. It's intended for ages five and up.

Scientific Explorer Mind Blowing Science Kit ($11, originally $24)

This science kit is perfect for a child with a curious mind. It helps your kid explore and learn the basics of science, from chemical reactions to the use of scientific tools. Its intended for ages six and up.

VTech Care For Me Learning Carrier ($28)

This is great for teaching your little one to care for others. They can open and close the door to hear playful phrases and learn opposites, and the light-up buttons will introduce colors, shapes, pet care, and more. It's intended for ages nine months to three years.

VTech Turn and Learn Driver ($41)

Your little one will love pretending to drive with this steering wheel. It will teach them about animals, vehicles, and opposites and encourage imaginative play with a traffic light. It has a signal lever that triggers fun sounds and music. It's intended for ages six months to three years.

M Sanmersen Kids Musical Piano Mat ($22)

If your little one loves music, they'll love playing with this interactive piano mat. It has eight instrument sounds, and they can interact with different notes and dance on the mat. It's intended for ages one to three.

Just Smarty 100 Words Interactive Poster ($24, originally $33)

Enrich their vocabulary with this interactive poster. A great alternative to screen time, it will keep them entertained and active. It's intended for ages one to three.

Pinkfong Baby Shark Nursery Rhymes Sound Book ($20)

If they can't get enough of "Baby Shark", they'll absolutely adore this sound book. It has nine classic nursery songs — including "Baby Shark", obviously — and 10 press-play buttons. It even has lyrics so parents can sing along. It's intended for ages one to three years.

VTech Busy Learners Activity Cube ($20)

Your kiddo will develop motor skills with this activity cube that has five different sides with various play and learning themes. They'll learn colors, shapes and more. It's intended for ages six months to three years.