Popsugar Parenting Kid Activities Best Educational Toys For 5-Year-Olds 2018 Best Educational Toys For 5-Year-Olds 31 May 2018 by Macy Cate Williams As POPSUGAR editors, we independently select and write about stuff we love and think you'll like too. If you buy a product we have recommended, we may receive affiliate commission, which in turn supports our work. When your little one has it all, it can seem almost impossible to think of another gift idea. That's why we're here to help. Consider a learning and educational toy — not only are they fun to play with, but they also help to develop cognitive and motor skills. We rounded up the top-rated options for 5-year-old children. These choices will help your child discover interests and challenge themselves. It's the best of both worlds! Take a look. Scientific Explorer Mind Blowing Science Kit If your kid has a curious mind, this Scientific Explorer Mind Blowing Science Kit ($10) is perfect. It helps your child explore and learn the basics of science, from chemical reactions to the use of scientific tools. Scientific Explorer Mind Blowing Science Kit $10 from amazon.com Buy Now B Toys Symphony in B Orchestra A virtual orchestra pit, B. Toys's Symphony in B ($55) is preprogrammed with 15 songs and symphonies. It comes with 13 instruments that can be added one at a time to the "stage" to actually create the music. So if the tuba, piano, and violin are on stage, the song sounds different than it does if the sitar, cymbals, and clarinet are there. Symphony in B $55 from amazon.com Buy Now Learning Resources Mathlink Cubes Children will improve on their counting and numbers knowledge when they use these Learning Resources Mathlink Cubes ($10). Learning Resources Mathlink Cubes $10 from amazon.com Buy Now M.A.X. Robotic Interactive Toy With Artificial Intelligence M.A.X., Meccano's Robotic Interactive Toy With Artificial Intelligence ($100, originally $150), gives younger kids insight into the worlds of engineering and robotics with this adorable little robot who learns through AI but can also be programmed by your child (hello, coding skills!). Robotic Interactive Toy With Artificial Intelligence $100 from amazon.com Buy Now Primary Mix and Measure Set Send him on a scientific journey with the Learning Resources Mix and Measure Activity Set ($25). Using the tools and some simple ingredients, kids can create puffy paint, slime, and more fun projects. Learning Resources Mix and Measure Activity Set $25 from amazon.com Buy Now Brackitz Inventor 100-Piece Set Get your little inventor started with the Brackitz Inventor 100-Piece Set ($48, originally $60), which helps her build 3D structures with movable parts and really tap into their engineering, art, math, science, and architecture skills. Brackitz Inventor 100-Piece Set $48 from amazon.com Buy Now Alex Toys Let's Pretend School Alex Toys Let's Pretend School ($14) is a 255-piece set that has everything you need to run your own classroom. Alex Toys Let's Pretend School $14 from amazon.com Buy Now Fisher-Price Think & Learn Teach 'n Tag Movi If you want to boost your child's cognitive skills, get her the Fisher-Price Think & Learn Teach 'n Tag Movi ($50). Fisher-Price Think & Learn Teach 'n Tag Movi $50 from amazon.com Buy Now LeapFrog Scribble and Write LeapFrog's Scribble and Write ($18) helps little ones learn their letters and numbers. ShoppingKid ActivitiesGifts For KidsToysLittle KidsGift GuideKidsHolidayAmazonEducation