Educational Toys for Older Kids on FOX 29 Philadelphia

With these collectible 3D puzzles, builders can re-create iconic city skylines such as New York City and Paris. Each set comes embellished with a display-style “TV box,” transforming the completed build into a shelf-ready scene. The sets also include LED lights and dual-sided cutouts for enhanced viewing.

Inspired by Mark Rober’s amazing Egg Drop from Space YouTube video, the Egg Drop Challenge will send kids ‘scrambling’ to test their skills and try this classic engineering experiment at home. The challenge: keep the egg safe from cracking open by building a protective structure around it. Start by using the connectors and pieces to…

Crunch, smush, squeeze and pop everyday objects — in the name of science (and fun) with The Crunchinator. Scientific principles like torque, force and mechanical advantage are leveraged in the Crunchinator allowing objects to be crunched with ease. With three uniquely designed, interchangeable crunch plates, kids can repeatedly experiment with household items like soda cans,…

Tweens can join Barbie in the world of STEM by conducting 20 different chemistry experiments, such as creating glowing worms, fizzing reactions, glow-in-the-dark chalk, purple slime, and more.

Families can create wearable designs like glasses and bracelets or build 3D structures by snapping together more than 130 colorful geometric shapes. The construction set also includes 10 guided activities.

Delight young plant lovers with the LEGO Botanicals Flowering Cactus building set for kids ages 9 and up. Packed with details, it lets girls and boys have fun creating cool cactus decor. Kids will feel their creativity flourish as they build 2 cacti models. The larger LEGO cactus is in full bloom and features a…