Educational Toys for A First Grader
 
 







  
Magnetic Learning Calendar3 reviews

Learning Resources

Learning Resources

Everything in its Place!

+ Great teaching tool

My 6 year old daughter uses this calendar for homeschooling. It hangs on the wall in our hallway. Each morning, she changes the date, the day of the week, and the weather. It is easy for her to use and great for learning calendar skills. There is no need to store any pieces elsewhere, as there is a ...
  
  











  



  
Insect Lore Ladybug Land25 reviews

Insect Lore

Insect Lore, 2008

Made me a hero with my granddaughter.

+ Fun For Everyone!
+ Loved this toy

This is educational, but no one will notice if you don't tell them. It comes with a mail in cupon and once you have the larvae, the fun begins. Make sure you share the information and discuss all of the events of the bug cycle. Learning can be fun.
  
  











  



  
Incredible Creatures of Land and Sea

Safari

Safari, 2007
  
  











  



  
Learning Resources Sequencing Seasons Puzzle Cards, Set Of 10

Learning Resources

Learning Resources

This brightly illustrated set of 10 double-sided self-checking puzzle cards teaches kids to understand the order of events, along with cause and effect. Set contains five sequences for each season. Students place cards in the proper sequence to complete the scene. Includes activity guide. Ages 3
  
  











  



  
Learning Resources Pretend & Play Checkbook with Calculator5 reviews

Learning Resources

Learning Resources, 2007

Looks like an actual checkbook.

+ OK
+ Great way to help children understand money.

It was my daughter's favorite gift. It was probably the least expensive of all her gifts. She loves to pretend play...
  
  











  



  
Children's Arts & Crafts Mosaic Art Making Set Gift *Great Gift Idea*

Mosaic Art

Mosaic Art

Simply place the mosaic beads on the pre-cut sticky board, place the board in the plaster mould and then pour in the plaster mix. Includes fine-quality cement mix, over 200 plastic mosaic tiles, 1 sticky board, 1 mould, 1 copper wire hook, 1 hanging hook and detailed instructions. Measures 5.75 diameter. Ages 3+.
  
  











  



  
Colored Spiral Puzzle, Small

Grimm's Spiel and Holz Design

Grimm's Spiel and Holz Design

This is a beautiful and versatile wooden puzzle. The 72 colorful pieces can be used to create endless designs and patterns, in or out of the circular wooden frame (examples shown). These geometrical puzzles encourage the feeling for colors and forms in play, three-dimensional thinking and inner flexibility. An example sheet is included, which shows some of the variations that can be created. Made ...
  
  











  



  
Learning Resources Inflatable Solar System Set6 reviews

Learning Resources

Learning Resources, 2006

Son loves them! Very big!

+ Great display!
+ Fun for Boy's Room
+ Solar System fun
  
  











  



  
Scientific Explorer's My First Weather Science and Learning Kit2 reviews

Scientific Explorer

Scientific Explorer, 2007

It was on the Wish List!

My grandnephew had this on his wish list. The 1st time it rained, he raced to see how much it did rain, according to the weather station. He is 6 and is taking an interest in weather.
  
  











  



  
Quadrilla Marble Railway, Twist and Rail19 reviews

Hape

Hape, 2006

No lights? No Sound? No problem!

+ there is a learning curve
+ Sturdy construction, 7-year-old plays for hours
+ Great Fun
+ Entertaining and Educational
  
  











  



  
Learning Resources 12-Inch Inflatable Globe23 reviews

Learning Resources

Learning Resources

Very Good for 3 to 5 years

+ Great alternative for children's globe
+ geography opportunity
+ Fun educational toy
+ Fantastic Educational Toy!
  
  











  



  
Live Butterfly Garden207 reviews

Insect Lore

Insect Lore

Worked as advertised

+ Enchanting Butterfly Experience
+ Very nice for older kids, may be too gross for little ones.
+ an extraordinary experience
+ A great way to learn!
  
  











  



  
Pattern Mosaic 66 pieces

Haba

Haba

The Pattern Mosaic is a classic Haba toy: the design possibilities are endless with 4 different shapes in 5 colors.
  
  











  



  
GeoSafari Talking Microscope19 reviews

Educational Insights

Educational Insights, 2007

Awesome

+ Don't count on the 'talking'
+ Geo Safari Talking Microscope
+ Boys love it
+ Talking Microscope
  
  











  



  
Beleduc Your Body - Girl 5-Layer Wooden Puzzle5 reviews

Hape

Hape, 2006

Wooden puzzle

+ Great learning tool!
+ FABULOUS FABULOUS toy for toddlers and young kids!
+ very educational
  
  











  



  
Time 2 Learn Clock1 review

Educational Insights

Educational Insights, 2006

Hands on for education!

I bought this for my 3rd grade classroom. As students worked with this clock, they discovered analog time was not hard after all. Children learn by doing, and the changing faces to each number on the clock helps kids understand how minutes work! The other K-3 teachers in my building were really ...
  
  











  



  
eeBoo Make A Pie! A Math Spinner Game

eeBoo

eeBoo

GENERAL FEATURES: Make a Pie by eeBoo is a simple game of fractions but it's sure to be fun while learning. To make a pie you'll have to spin and gather slices on your pie tin. Finish with the most pies complete! eeBoo is about producing beautiful, useful and well-made gifts for children. eeBoo uses only the original art of well-known and well-loved children's book illustrators to create ...
  
  











  



  
The Seven Continents of the World Jigsaw Book1 review

The Five Mile Press

The Five Mile Press

Educational Puzzle!

I bought this for my daughter on a whim because it was on the bargain table at Borders Books. What a great purchase! It is such an educational puzzle book. We are learning where all seven continents are located on the world map as well as tidbits about each country. A really great purchase!
  
  











  



  
eeBoo Time Telling Game: What Time1 review

eeBoo

eeBoo

Eeboo game - What time is it?

Love this game. I am working on it with my 5 yr old autistic son. This highly visual, hands on learning game makes learning the concept of telling time much easier.
  
  











  



  
Friends Say Hello Puzzle1 review

eeBoo

eeBoo

Excellent for toddler/preschooler

This is a fabulous toy from a great company. It has become my staple 2 year old birthday gift. It's a terrific way to get your child exposed to new cultures, faces, and languages, plus it has 12 different puzzle shapes for kids who loves puzzles. At first I was disappointed that the only way to ...
  
  











  






   



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