Shop TODAY independently determines what we cover and recommend. When you buy through our links, we earn a commission. Learn more. Every year, children get new toys — many that they play with ...

We also looked into the best learning toys to help toddlers identify colors and numbers. We have math toys for little kids, STEM toys for grade-schoolers, and even some hands-on toys that will ...

are “not only important for math and science but for what we call ‘executive function’—higher-level thinking.” Being comfortable with certain types of toys may also shape kids ...