Thanks to a growing understanding of the cognitive benefits of certain toys, we now have a better idea about the relative merits of different ones. Receive a weekly dose of discovery in your inbox!

Or how about, how it’s possible that your favorite game or toy has the ability to light up or make noises? Join us as we take a fascinating journey through the science behind some of our favorite toys ...

Cultivate the spirit of scientific exploration - this set of toys for digging dinosaur skeleton ... children's interest in archaeology and science, and it comes with a small card of knowledge ...

As parents and caregivers, we all want to see kids thrive and grow, not just academically but in ways that foster creativity, problem-solving, and social skills.

There are sons and daughters, nieces and nephews, grandchildren, and the kids of friends and colleagues to consider. How can one please young people with fun gifts that won't turn their brains to mush ...

If your child is into engineering or science experiments, this kit will engage them for hours. According to Hirsh-Pasek, a good educational toy should be iterative. This means that kids don't do ...

The goal of the kits, Andrew Sliwinski, head of product experience at LEGO Education told Fast Company, is to make science approachable to young children. He said, “That’s not about just making ...