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7 Educational Toys That Teach About Geography

1.) Magnetic U.S. Map Puzzle

Ages 4+

Encourage kids to learn early geography knowledge and build fine motor skills. These interactive magnetic pieces include state names, landmarks, plants, animals, and more. Great for lessons in school or at home. Includes 45 pieces with an outline to help guide proper placement.

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2.) 3D Puzzle Globe

For ages 3 +

It’s a whole new spin on learning about geography! The Puzzle Globe is designed to help even PreK learners investigate the continents, the oceans, famous landmarks, different kinds of animals, and so much more. The big chunky pieces are designed to match up to holes on the globe, so it’s easier for children to put continents in place. Includes a tough and durable base (with oceans labeled), rotatable globe, 6 continent puzzle pieces, 6 plastic continent labels, and blank label stickers. Globe measures 8” in diameter. Largest piece (Asia) measures 5¾”L. 

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3.) The Scrambled States of America Game

Ages 8 and up

Whoever said that learning about U.S. geography had to be boring must not have read The Scrambled States of America. We fell head-over-heels for Laurie Keller’s hilarious story and knew that it had the making for a great game. As with her book, we hope our game provides a fun way to enrich basic knowledge of U.S. geography. Players learn the names, capitals, nicknames, shapes and positions of the states through a myriad of visual teasers, language riddles and geography challenges. After playing, you’ll see that there’s more to the 50 States than meets the eye!

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4.) Interactive Map – Educational Talking Toy

For ages 5+

Frustrated with teaching kids to learn geography or don’t know how to get started? Try this! An interactive talking world map provides children a simple way to get comprehensive concepts about the 92 countries around the world! Learn their geography, official country names, capital cities, national flags, populations, spoken languages, famous landmarks, fun facts and much more! Both kids and adults can enjoy the thousands of facts as well the exciting quiz games!

 

5.) Brainbox All – Around The World

8 years and up

This clever new memory recall game challenges players to memorize as many details as they can in just 10 short seconds. Turn the timer over, concentrate on the card and try to memorize as many details of the picture as you can. Players then roll the dice to determine which question will be asked and quiz each other on what they remember. Questions can be asked like how many stripes are on the skirt? What’s the capital city? Find the name of the famous person shown.

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6.) National Geographic Little Kids First Big Book of the World

For 4 to 8 years

This charming reference introduces young readers to the wider world by exploring languages, landscapes, weather, animals, capital cities, mountains, deserts, and other landscapes and landforms, and more. It encourages kids to get play with activities such as creating a mini-rainforest in a bottle and singing a simple song in Spanish. More than 100 colorful photos are paired with kid-friendly and age-appropriate maps along with basic facts about each continent. This book will quickly become a favorite at storytime, bedtime, or any other time.

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7.) World Globe for Kids with Stand

Learners of all Ages

Parents and educators know the value of supporting childhood education with hands-on visual aids. When it comes to learning about Earth’s geography, no illustration is as effective as a realistic, round earth globe. Unlike a flat map, it can be spun, handled and analyzed in 3D detail, letting children experience the wonders of science through active involvement.

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