14 Top-Rated, Best-Selling Amazon Toys That Make Learning Fun

Fun Forts Glow Fort Building Kit ($38)

This glow-in-the-dark fort-building kit is Amazon's best-selling kids' playhouse, and it's easy to see why. With the ability to build a variety of structured shapes, you can create everything from a glowing tunnel to a rocket ship. Just drape a light sheet over it to create a tent-like feel. It includes 53 glow-in-the-dark rods and 28 connector spheres. It can also be stored in its box, which comes with a handle.

LeapFrog 100 Animals Book, Green ($12, originally $20)

This animal book will keep little ones entertained on the go. They'll learn about animals and build fine motor skills by sliding and twisting the play pieces. It's intended for age 18 months and up and is Amazon's bestselling toddler learning toy.

Magna-Tiles Classic 32-Piece Magnetic Construction Set ($50)

These magnetic tiles come in a mix of squares and triangles in various sizes to create all sorts of forms, from castles to creatures. Throw in some toy cars, animals, dinosaurs, or people and the tiles become a backdrop for open-ended imaginative play. If you think your little one will be into these, you can buy larger sets that include even more shapes or opt for themed sets, but this is a fantastic starter option. Our editor gave these to her kids for Christmas a few years back and says they're the "most-used gift" she's ever bought them. For more details and photos, read her Magna-Tiles review.

Cupkin Sticker Book ($17)

If you have a sticker-obsessed child, indulge them with this activity book that's packed with over 500 stickers. The stickers are already cut so they won't easily rip. The book lays flat on their lap while open and is perfect to take on road trips and flights. It's ideal for ages 2 to 4.

VTech KidiBeats Drum Set ($13, originally $22)

If your child is a budding musician, get them this drum set. The drum pads and cymbal have their own unique sounds for sensory development. Intended for kids from the ages of 2 to 5, they can play along to nine different tunes and switch between modes of free play, letters, numbers, and follow-along. This also happens to be Amazon's bestselling kids' drum and percussion instrument toy.

The Play Gym by Lovevery ($140)

This play mat will take your little one through their first year, offering Montessori-inspired learning zones they can experiment with as they grow. Its "reveal or conceal" set-up prevents overstimulation, and teaches focus, sound making, exploring colors, and more. Our editor tested it out with her baby and writes about the experience in this The Play Gym by Lovevery review.

Learning Resources Time Activity Set ($16, originally $18)

This time activity set is a great way to help your kid tell time on an analog clock, match analog to digital, and write time in analog and digital. It'll also teach them problem-solving skills, fine motor skills, and more. It's intended for ages 5 and up.

Scientific Explorer Mind Blowing Science Kit ($11)

This science kit is perfect for a child with a curious mind. It helps your kid explore and learn the basics of science, from chemical reactions to the use of scientific tools. It's intended for ages 6 nd up.

VTech Care For Me Learning Carrier ($28, originally $35)

This is great for teaching your little one to care for others. They can open and close the door to hear playful phrases and learn opposites, and the light-up buttons will introduce colors, shapes, pet care, and more. It's intended for ages 9 months to 3 years.

VTech Turn and Learn Driver ($20, originally $41)

Your little one will love pretending to drive with this steering wheel. It will teach them about animals, vehicles, and opposites and encourage imaginative play with a traffic light. It has a signal lever that triggers fun sounds and music. It's intended for ages 6 months to 3 years.

M Sanmersen Kids Musical Piano Mat ($23)

If your little one loves music, they'll love playing with this interactive piano mat. It has eight instrument sounds, and they can interact with different notes and dance on the mat. It's intended for ages 1 to 3 and is Amazon's best-selling kids' piano and keyboard toy.

Just Smarty 100 Words Interactive Poster ($20, originally $35)

Enrich their vocabulary with this interactive poster. A great alternative to screen time, it will keep them entertained and active. It's intended for ages 1 to 3.

VTech Busy Learners Activity Cube ($18-$26, originally $20-$26)

Your kiddo will develop motor skills with this activity cube that has five different sides with various play and learning themes. They'll learn colors, shapes and more. It's intended for ages 6 months to 3 years.