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At Rocketheads we don't sell all children's toys & games, just the best educational toys for boys aged between 3 and 11 years of age.
We researched thousands of popular, award winning kids toys to find the ones best suited to the way boys like to learn, and then tested them with boys & their families. So these were our top boys educational toys for boys aged between 3 to 11 years old. more...
Our site makes it easier for you to find the best children's educational toys and games and you can be confident that they will work at home with families.
A hand picked range of the best children's educational toys, learning games and puzzle toys. From brainteasers to science toys & kits, literacy aids to remote controlled helicopters and creative building sets to educational wooden toys. Our of educational learning toys have been hand picked to ensure they develop, entertain and educate.
Toys and learning
Toys and play are very effective in teaching learning to learn skills. As more and more is discovered about the human brain it is clear that learning in a natural is best. At pre-school and early primary stages (3 to 7) the natural way to learn is through active play. These are skills like problem solving, paying attention, trial and error. Unfortunately, they are not studied at primary school and are difficult to teach without hands on play. However, they provide the foundation for how well children will learn in the future. Our range of learning toys teaches these skills without children ever realising.
Construction Toys
Construction toys help to build learning skills following instructions as well as stimulating creativity. They are probably the best value developmental toys that you can buy. They help with everything from hand eye coordination to primary maths.
When children reach preschool age, it's time to start learning about letters, numbers and language skills. There are lots of pre-school educational toys that encourage this type of learning, from simple alphabet puzzles to high-tech electronic gadgets. These can give your child a head start by introducing them to the things they will be learning in primary school.
Best Sellers
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Hotwires is an science toy that teaches and reinforces important electronics principles. It also supports the National Curriculum.
John Adams Hot Wires science kit is the ultimate in snap together electronics sets You can make anything from a flying disk to a burglar alarm, from a voice recorder to an FM radio with automatic station selection or even a lie-detector, and that's just for starters! Simply follow the full colour step-by-step instructions to become your very own resident electronic wizard! Great fun for boys in general or children with an interest in science. Learn More (New: 02/11/2009) |
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Katamino game develops spatial reasoning, non-verbal reasoning and geometry skills.
Katamino puzzle is more challenging than the introductory game of Winomino. Katamino is more difficult and has many more puzzles to solve (36,000+). In fact we estimate that it would take an adult around a year to complete all of the challenges. The educational benefits of Kataminoare proven by its wide use by schools. Learn More (New: 02/11/2009) |
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Zoobmobile is an award winning building kit from Zoobs Toys. Zoob car designer kit is a fun and educational construction toy that enhances building skills and stimulates the imagination.
Zoobmobile racer is an exciting and versatile construction toy that allows you to create, build and race different Zoob car models. You can follow the instructions to make 9 different vehicles or you can invent your own design. A terrific gift to introduce any budding engineers to the moving, mind-building, modelling system that is ZOOB! Children are motivated to finish models as they can be raced once complete. Age 6 to 10 Learn More (New: 27/10/2009) |
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The Nerf Maverick gun is a fun and safe way for children to develop hand eye coordination.
In our opinion this is the best toy pistol you can buy. The Nerf N Strike Maverick is awesome for quick loading and rapid firing. This is a great quick-firing rotating barrel. Simply slide, lock and load your way to N-STRIKE victory! Learn More (New: 26/10/2009) |
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Zoobmobile is an award winning range of construction toys & kits from Zoob Toys. Zoob car designer kit is a fun and educational construction toy that enhances building skills and stimulates the imagination.
Zoobmobile car is an exciting and versatile construction toy that allows you to create, build and race different Zoob car models. You can follow the instructions to make 13 different vehicles or you can invent your own design. This deluxe kit has enough parts to build up to 3 Zoob cars or trucks at the same time! Children are motivated to finish models as they can be raced once complete. During testing it kept even older children interested, boys up to 10 years old enjoyed this. Age 6 to 10 Learn More (New: 25/10/2009) |
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Qwirkle is a board game that develops visual spatial skills, as well as strategy and paying attention.
Qwirkle is an ideal entry board game for younger children, with no reading required and rules that are simple to learn. Qwirkle is a true family board game where adults and kids can compete equally. This is because it is a mixture of luck of the draw, strategy and visual skills. As a result kids often beat the adults, so parents no dumbing down needed to avoid those tantrums! We discovered the Qwirkle game from a group of friends who raved on about it, and once we played it we could see it's appeal. It's a classic. Manufacturers age is 6+ BUT in our testing panel children as young as 4 were able to play and have fun. Age 6+, 2 to 6 players, avge playing time 20-30 mins. Learn More (New: 12/10/2009) |
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Quercetti Skyrail roller coaster is an innovative construction set that also demonstrates physics principles like velocity, acceleration, gravity and friction.
Skyrail 150 Roller Coaster Marble Run, enables the building of a variety of marble roller coaster suspension tracks including loop the loops and can run for over 8 meters in total length. For ages 6 years and over. Skill and dynamics of speed can be perceived by changes to the angles, descents, turns and twists to the marble runs. Learn More (New: 05/10/2009) |
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Math Shark is an electroninc learning game that sharpens primary maths skills from basic math facts to pre-algebra practice.
Maths Shark is ideal for individual, self-directed time testing of addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, decimals, and percents with 8 levels of difficulty for each basic operation. Learn More (New: 05/10/2009) |
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Ingenious game is a family strategy game that develops logic skills in both young and old.
Ingenious is a game that can be enjoyed by the whole family as it has just enough strategy to reward planning, and just enough random luck to keep children motivated. Ingenious is a good follow on game after Qwirkle, because it is simple to play but strategy plays a bigger part than luck. It also takes longer to play than Qwirkle so it builds up concentration skills. The Ingenious game travel edition is recommended if you frequently play with just 2 players. The game is shorter and gives you chance for some quality one on one time. Rules for Ingenious are simple and quick to learn so even the first game is enjoyable. Lots of room for improvement the more you play. Age 8+, 2-4 players, average game takes 30-45 mins Learn More (New: 05/10/2009) |
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Blokus is a geometric and spatial strategy board game for the whole family. Blokus is out of stock because it will be relaunched later this year. We highly recommend Ingenious an award winning game from Reiner Knizia.
Blokus is a game with simple rules that take 1 minute to learn "Only the corners of your colour pieces can touch!" It is enjoyable for both experts and beginners. We found that for 2 players, children find that Blokus classic is too slow moving and can lose interest. So if you are going to play in twos we strongly recommend buying Blokus Duo. However, for 3 and more playersBlokus is great fun. Although age is 7+ during panel testing boys as young as 5 were able to play and enjoy the game. Age 7+, 2-4 players, 20 mins playing time Learn More (New: 05/10/2009) |
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Georello Tech is an intelligent construction set from Quercetti that stimulates discovery and action in children.
Fantastic Set using Gears and exclusive universal joints which transmit rotary motion to distant gears not in the same plane. It reproduces the fundamental mechanical function used in most machines. It demonstrates cause and effect, stimulates reasoning and creativity and develops concentration for many hours of discovery & fun. Winner of the Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Gold Seal, recommended by the National Association for Gifted Children. For ages 5 years and upwards. Learn More (New: 02/10/2009) |
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Zoob 250 is a children's construction toy that develops fine motor skills, helps to improve concentration and fire the imagination. Zoobs toys make a range of creative construction toys for children.
ZOOB building toys snap, click and pop together to form joints that rotate, limbs that extend, axles that spin and lots more. This means that boys can play with them which keeps them interested and motivated. The sturdy tub is practical enough to store a favourite model or two when its time to pack up. Zoob construction sets are an award winning range of educational construction toys. Learn More (New: 01/10/2009) |
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Winomino is an educational puzzle game that develops visual spatial, problem solving and fine motor skills. It is particularly good at developing non-verbal reasoning which is an important part of 11+ exams.
This wooden puzzle is very tactile and naturally encourages players to pick up and start playing. It has a 3+ age guidance which was confirmed in our testing with boys. The appeal of this game is that you race your opponent to solve the puzzle and there are 900 different combination challenges. Highly commended SMart Play science toys award by the Science Musuem in 2007. Age 3+, 2 players, avge challenge takes 10-15 mins. Learn More (New: 01/10/2009) |
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Meccano set 2 mechanics box with 10 different models to build in an easy to carry and store tool box.
Meccano mechanical box with 10 toy options to build and play. This Meccano mechanical box contains ten fun models to build. A lot of pinions, cranks, mechanisms, gears, motor for mechanisms. A great tool box. Easy to carry and convenient to store your parts. Tools and instruction booklet included - 120 parts. Learn More (New: 30/09/2009) |
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Labyrinth is a children's board game which develops strategy, spatial and sequencing skills.
The rules of Labyrinth are not as simple as some of the other games on our site. It takes 5 -10 mins not the 1-2 mins of Blokus, Qwirkle etc. For this reason we would not recommend its as a first game. However, it is a fiendish game where you plot your path to your treasre. But there's a twist! The structure of the Labyrinth game can change at any time as players manipulate the course to either make a path easier for themselves, or block that of an opponent. The board appears partly complete with fixed pieces of the Labyrinth. Age 7+, average game time 20-25 mins. Learn More (New: 30/09/2009) |
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The Rush Hour game is a particular favourite of ours, quick to both set-up and play. This Rush Hour puzzle game develops logical, spatial and sequential thinking. We found it ideal for boys in Year 3; below this we strongly recommend starting with the Rush Hour Junior, which builds confidence as it has more of the simpler problem card). The range of Rush Hour games have won over 16 international awards including * Best UK Toy of the year 1999 * Learning Magazine: Teachers' Choice Award - 1998 * Mensa Mind Games Select Award 1997, Age: 8+, average time takes 4-6 mins per problem. Learn More (New: 30/09/2009) |
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View latest award for Digitz... , View testimonials for Digitz...
Digitz by Learning Resources toys promotes quick thinking, reinforces maths multiplication concepts and makes practice more fun. One of the few electronic learning toys that we think works in real family situations. Used regularly it quickly hardwires times tables. It is portable making it ideal to fill in any spare time in the house or on the move. Our panel of boys were motivated to be the fastest on the clock. Digitz focuses on multiplication which means it does it very well. The 5 skill games (below) make a good tranistion to multiplication mastery. No-fail game nature makes Digitz great for self-directed practice at home.Requires 3 C batteries (not included). Headphones not included. Age 7+, each game lasts 2 -3 mins. Learn More (New: 30/09/2009) |
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Polydron make building toys that develop fine motor,construction and mathematical skills. The polydron maxi kit has wheels so children can make cars that move - very motivating for kids.
The polydron range are construction toys with a difference, they are fun and educational; teaching mathematical 2D and 3D shapes. It's use by schools all around the world is testament to their value as educational construction toys. Age 4+ Learn More (New: 29/09/2009) |
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Pentago mechanic is a multi award winning education toy that develops visual spatial reasoning and strategy talents.
Pentago has simple rules that take a minute to learn and understand. Numerous awards. Winner of - Good Toy Award in the UK, 2007 - Game Of The Year in Sweden, 2005 - Game Of The Year in France, 2006 - Mensa Award for Excellence, USA 2006 Age 8+, 2 players and average game time is 10-15 mins Learn More (New: 29/09/2009) |
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We believe that this is one of the best science toys for kids that we have come across. It is an exciting educational adventure for 9 to 13 year olds. This interactive science kit is a game that develops science education skills/concepts. It combines science, geography and ICT making it an important part of a good science kits.
Future is Wild is kids science toy for children aged 9 to 13. It allows you to travel to the distant future and explore one interpretation of how the Earth’s changing climate and geography could affect the evolution of new species over millions of years. This interactive and immersive simulation offers an innovative way of learning about habitats, interdependence and adaptation. Age 9 to 13 (KS2 & KS3) Learn More (New: 26/09/2009) |
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This family game develops paying attention and hand eye co-ordination.
A colourful, fishy game with 9 fish swimming amidst the hungry 2 red piranhas. Players take turns to roll the dice, and this determines the exact fish that has to be caught. You have to be quick and pay attention. So in the main picture the blue fish with circles on its back has to be caught. If the dice tells you to pick up a fish that has already been caught you pick up a red piranha. Then you have to decide on the best time to play the piranha, use it wisely as it sets all the fish free. The first to catch 3 fish is the winner. A fun and enjoyable family game for all ages. During our testing boys as young as 3 years old could take part and enjoy this game. Awards won: Dr. Toy Best Vacation Children's Product 2005 - USA Creative Child Magazine Seal of Excellence 2005 - USA Age 5+, 2-4 players, average game takes 10-15 minutes. Learn More (New: 25/09/2009) |
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Math whiz is an electronic learning toy that helps with picking and reinforcing maths skills. It is a mixture of video game and flash cards.
Learning resources toys effective in motivating self learning through practice and discovery. Math whiz covers addition, subtraction, multiplication and division. There are 8 difficulty settings that take you from simple to challenging for 10-11 year olds. It can also be used as a calculator. It has a challenge game which is good as well. Age 6+, on average each drill takes 2-4 mins. Learn More (New: 25/09/2009) |
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This educational toy helps to both teach and reinforce fractions.
Fraction Balance uses the intuitive visuals of weighing scales to demonstrate the relative size of fractions. Self checking, as incorrect equations will not balance. You do have to make sure you fine tune the balance point with the adjustment weights on the arm. But once this is done it works well. The teachers booklet is good but we felt it could have been done better. Learn More (New: 25/09/2009) |
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Camelot junior game develops logical thinking, problem solving and spatial reasoning. It is a brilliant introduction to problem solving puzzles for younger children.
Camelot Junior was known as Royal Rescue. This well crafted wooden game has 48 multi-level challenges which means it keeps children's interest as they get older and better. During testing younger boys were able to build their confidence playing the easy levels and the older were really challenged by the harder levels. The top levels can even be challenging for grown-ups, so it's enjoyable learning for everyone in the family. 2008 Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Gold Seal Age 4+, solo play, avge challenge takes 5-7 mins Learn More (New: 23/09/2009) |
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Wedgits deluxe is a construction puzzle/toy that develops building skills fine motor control and creativity. It is designed for younger children 3-6 years of age.
A very clever set of heavy-duty construction blocks that stack symmetrically. A winner of over 7 awards for educational value and it passed our family testing. There is a design booklet with over 40 designs. Age 3-6 years Learn More (New: 22/09/2009) |
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