1. A battery-free race track that'll challenge them to get to the finish line through obstacles without over-stimulating sirens or race music for you. This multifunctional toy can teach cause and effect and problem-solving, but the real selling feature for your kid will undoubtedly be the helicopter that can actually lift up the cars.
Whatever allows you to drink hot coffee, amirite? The track includes a toy police car, ambulance, and fire engine. Promising reviews: "It's a great toy to teach cause and effect, patience, and also to help with motor skills. I bought it as an educational toy for my toddler, but everyone from older kids to adults tends to gravitate toward it.
" — kate "You know how you want to give gifts that are educational and fun? Gifts that encourage kids to explore and figure things out for themselves through play? Gifts that do not involve screens or videos or batteries, that do not flash or make annoying noises or 'talk' in a squeaky voice that sets the dog to barking? This is the gift you want to give. Easy to assemble, fun for adults to play with before wrapping, perfect for little kids upon opening. A little challenging for the 2-year-old to always keep the cars on the tracks and to line up the car with the helicopter for pickup, but something to learn and grow into.
The 4-year-old declares it his favorite toy. This grandma loves it because it's kid-powered, appealing, and sturdy, and who doesn't love to push buttons, turn cranks, and close up a drawbr.