Fun Educational Toys for Christmas on Texas Today

I love sharing some tips about educational toys. There is nothing better than finding toys and games that are not only fun, but that kids can learn or experiencing something educational in the process.

Here are some of my favorite educational toys that I took to be featured on Texas Today! You can view the whole segment here: https://www.nbcdfw.com/texas-today/this-years-must-have-toys/3410027/

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FAO Schwartz Fabulous Family Luxury Mansion


FAO Schwarz Fabulous Family Mansion Luxury Dollhouse

This large playhouse has 6 Los Angeles inspired rooms with 360 degrees of play to accommodate multiple children using it at the same time. There are even electronic features that turn on the fireplace, ring the door bell and play music for a dance party.

Creative Kids Nano Crafts
Nano Crafts Nano Tape Glitter Bubbles
Nano crafts are the latest viral internet trend. Cut off a piece of nano tape, sprinkle in some mix-ins, attach the straw and close the tape around the straw. After removing the tape and blowing into the straw, it inflates to create glitter bubbles that can be decorated.

Magna-Tiles DinoWorld XL

Magna-Tiles Dino World XL

This new Magna-tiles set includes 6 different possible dinosaurs and extra large tiles. Check out the new palm trees!

Creative Kids Sense & Grow Rock and Play Shape Sorter

Sense and Grow Rock and Play Shape Sorter

Infants are working on putting toys in and out of containers, and they will enjoy placing their hands in between the elastic ribbons. Toddlers have the skills to differentiate shapes and are able to match the shapes to insert them into the sorter.


Discovery #Mindblown DIY Prize-Pod Robot, a Retro Vending Machine

Discovery Mindblown DIY Prize-Pod Robot Vending Machine

Follow the step-by-step instructions and use the key to insert different screws in order to create an adorable robot that also dispenses capsules with toys inside.

Readyland Books – Owl and Dragon A Magical Adventure

Readyland Books, Owl and Dragon a Magical Adventure

Got an Amazon Echo or Alexa device? These new books from Readyland, like Owl and Dragon’s A Magical Adventure will be brought to life while reading it with their device. There are hundreds of responses, and kids can interact and play games using their Alexa device while they read along in the book.