Magna-Tiles Classic 32-Piece Magnetic Construction Set ($35, originally $50)
Whether you're looking to shop ahead for the holidays or have a kid's birthday coming up, it's hard to go wrong with these popular magnetic building toys. They have a 4.9 rating and over 12,000 reviews, and are a favorite among our parent editors. For more details, read our Magna-Tiles Classic Magnetic Construction Set review.
Editor Quote: "Since young children learn through playing, having toys that require them to be creative, explore, and use their imagination instead of playing with toys that have a fixed outcome can help them develop all sorts of skills, including strong communication and language, mathematical concepts, motor skills, self-control, and even concentration. The Magna-Tiles are perfect for encouraging this because they can be used a zillion ways, from building castles to elaborate marble runs. Depending on his mood, my 4-year-old might surround his wooden barn with a Magna-Tiles gate filled with farm animals or line up Hot Wheels cars on a Magna-Tiles ramp he's built — the possibilities really are endless." — AE
