Educational Toys
Early Learning and Pre-School

There is such a great range of fun, educational toys for all age groups that it is impossible to fit them all on one page. 
I have listed just a few from each featured online toy shop - there are many more and you may find the perfect educational toy by following these links and browsing.

Early Learning & Pre-school Toys and Gifts
from The Great Little Trading Co.

See and SpellSee and  Spell - GLTC
easy and fun introduction to spelling
all in a neat storage box

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Fraction Tower CubesFraction Tower Cubes - GLTC
having problems explaining fractions
great educational tool to help!

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Wooden Activity CubeWooden Activity Cube - GLTC
wooden large educational toys
number tiles, maze, blackboard, xylophone
and bead frame - learning is definately fun

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Reception Years - Magnetic WordsReception Year - Magnetic Words - GLTC
contains 45 words which reception year
kids should know
also available - white magnetic board
KS1 word pack

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Time Teacher WristwatchTime Teacher Wristwatch - GLTC
in red or black
water resistant and special dial
to help kids learn how to tell the time

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Rock Tumbler Kit
Rock Tumber Kit - Amazon

looking for something different which will fascinate the kids long after Christmas Day - then this educational toy - a  Rock Tumbling Kit is ideal.  Full instructions with gemstone rocks, minerals and gritting powder to make fun jewellery.
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Metal Detector
Metal Detector - Amazon

Junior Metal Detector for outdoor fun - huntingfor hidden treasures
in the garden, on the beach or in the countryside - fresh air, excercise and educational toys have never been such fun.

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Metal Detector Remote Control Car
Metal Detector Car - Amazon

a radio controlled car with a built in metal detector.
With it's chunky robust wheels and suspension it can tackle most terrains and with adjustable metal detecting settings it will find even deep buried metal.
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Revolving Illuminated GlobeRevolving Illuminated  Globe - Letterbox

a large rotating globe - 17 inch - which shows the geographical world
in its unlit state, but when lit it shows the political countries.
Packed with educational information and an essential reference aid for all the family

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Counting CookiesCounting Cookies - Letterbox
fun way to learn counting
with numbers and dots

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Explorer Globe
Explorer Globe from Leapfrog
interactive and educational globe
teaches geographical names and places, continents, populations, currencies
excellent aid for all school age children

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V-Smile PocketV-Smile Pocket from Vtech - Amazon

portable fun learning system. Hand held educational console for early learning skills - maths, problem solving, spelling and memory improvement all with the help of their favourite TV characters from Cinderella to Scooby Doo and Noddy. The V-Smile Pocket is available in silver and pink or silver and orange - from 5 years

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Click Start from LeapfrogClick Start from Leapfrog - Littlewoods Direct

early learning system with the help of Click Start and your TV.  Introduces pre-school children to computer skills in a fun way with its child size mouse and chunky keyboard keys.

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V Smile Dora The ExplorerV-Smile - Dora The Explorer
console and game just for toddlers
connects to the TV
age 3 years


also available - blue Thomas The Tank V-Smile Console + 1 game - CLICK HERE

V-Smile software available - Cinderella - Spongebob Squarepants -
Noddy - Superman - Scooby Doo

Early Learning and Educational Toys from Amazon

Laugh and Learn HomeLaugh and Learn Home - Amazon
multi activity toy for ages 6 months - 3
sounds, songs, shape sorter, clock etc
great fun and educational

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Alphabet Pal - Amazon
by Leapfrog
colourful purple caterpillar/bug
to teach the alphabet
sings, flashes and wobbles
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Talking Clever Clock Talking Clever Clock - Amazon
teaches how to tell the time
and solve 'time problems'
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