Cheap Educational Gifts Under 25
Boost That Brain Without Breaking the Bank — 18 Educational Presents Under $25
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There's a toy for everything these days. Whether you have a toddler who's just starting to explore on their own, or a budding scientist on your hand, chances are you can find creative ways for them to learn logic, coding, and even math — so creative that they won't even know they're learning! Here are the best educational toys for the holiday season. The best part is that they're super affordable.
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.
Learning Resources Mathlink Cubes
Children will improve on their counting and numbers knowledge when they use these Learning Resources Mathlink Cubes ($10).
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.
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.
LeapFrog Scribble and Write
LeapFrog's Scribble and Write ($18) helps little ones learn their letters and numbers.
Spell Educational Toy Set by Coerni
Your little ones will become grammar stars with this Spell Educational Toy Set by Coerni ($10).
DK Games: Silly Sentences
Boost your kid's spelling skills with this entertaining DK Games: Silly Sentences Kit ($10). Children learn how to build proper sentences with pictures and colors.
Viahart Brain Flakes Interlocking Plastic Disc Set
Let them explore their creative side with this colorful Viahart Brain Flakes Interlocking Plastic Disc Set ($13). They can create everything from a dinosaur to a Ferris wheel.
The Learning Journey Match It! Memory, Mathematics
This fun The Learning Journey Match It! Memory, Mathematics Set ($10) helps kids improve on math. The bright mix and match cards make learning fun!
Educational Insights Design & Drill Robot
Featuring a kid-friendly screwdriver, this Educational Insights Design & Drill Robot ($13) teaches little ones how to build with multicolored bolts.
Briarpatch I Spy Eagle Eye Game
This Briarpatch I Spy Eagle Eye Game ($15) comes with 30 cards, four boards, and a bell. The better you get at the game, the faster you can play.
Tenergy Dynamo Lantern Educational STEM Building Toy
Kids can learn how electricity works with this Tenergy Dynamo Lantern Educational STEM Building Toy ($15). The clear tool is powered by hand cranking it so they can see the process working.
Roominate Studio
Roominate Studio ($15) was created by engineers out of Caltech, MIT, and Stanford. It encourages girls to learn how to use circuits to make their self-built dollhouses more realistic with moving elevators, working lights, and anything else they can create.
IQ Twist
Don't limit educational toys to the house. This on-the-go IQ Twist Game ($9, originally $12) gets kids thinking with 100 solvable brainteasers.
National Geographic Volcano Science Kit
Who doesn't like to see a model volcano explode? With the National Geographic Volcano Science Kit ($10), kids can decorate their volcano before adding vinegar, baking soda, and pebbles to it and watching it erupt.
Laser Maze Logic Game
Lasers make everything — especially learning — a lot cooler. By using sequential reasoning and planning skills, kids line up tokens to successfully shoot a laser at the target in this single-player Laser Maze Logic Game ($25, originally $32).
Pop Bottle Science
Experience science through 79 experiments that can be done with a soda bottle when you gift your child the Pop Bottle Science Kit ($7).
Qwirkle
A combination of Sequence and Dominos, Qwirkle ($23) helps kids develop their problem-solving skills while competing against their friends.
