Engaging gifts that turn play into discovery
TBS has compiled a list of exciting toys and educational gifts that blend fun with learning, creating engaging and meaningful playtime experiences.
Many parents are now investing in interactive toys and STEM kits that make playtime more creative and skill-building.
When fun meets learning, play becomes more than just a way to pass the time, it becomes a space for discovery and growth. Today's toys are more interactive and thoughtfully designed, turning simple playtime into enjoyable and meaningful experiences.
We've compiled a list of exciting toys and STEM gifts that combine creativity with education, making playtime both stimulating and rewarding.
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LEGO City Space Explorer Rover and Alien Life
The LEGO City Space Explorer Rover and Alien Life playset is designed for children aged 6 and up. The set features a buildable rover and alien-themed elements that encourage imaginative, space-inspired play. By combining hands-on construction with storytelling possibilities, it offers both creative engagement and problem-solving opportunities.
Kids get to enjoy a fun building experience before setting off to navigate new worlds aboard the tough explorer rover. The vehicle is equipped with 6 big tyres and advanced suspension, allowing it to cruise smoothly across rocky alien terrain.
As they explore the planet's surface, children can discover strange steam-jetting geysers and encounter alien life forms. The set includes 2 space crew minifigures, along with robot and alien figures that make storytelling more immersive and action-packed.
What makes this set especially engaging is its detailed and realistic design. The rover features a 2-man cockpit and sturdy wheels built for adventure, encouraging imaginative role-play and creative scenarios.
Young builders can also use the LEGO® Builder app to zoom in, rotate models in 3D, and track their progress, adding a modern interactive element to the experience.
Price: TK 5,040
Where to buy: Sundora
National Geographic Junior Chemistry Lab Kit
Young science enthusiasts can explore the basics of chemistry through 45 hands-on experiments in this National Geographic set, including crystal growing and a range of exciting chemical reactions.
Each experiment comes with easy-to-follow instructions that explain the science behind the reactions, making learning both interactive and fun. The kit helps develop critical thinking skills while encouraging curiosity about how things work.
Parents appreciate it because it balances entertainment with education. It turns simple experiments into memorable learning experiences at home.
Price: Tk 12,079
Where to buy: Ubuy
Kids Electric Ferrari Car
The Kids Electric Ferrari Car is designed to give kids a hands-on driving experience. With stylish Ferrari-inspired detailing, it combines luxury design with exciting performance.
The car features smooth controls and a rechargeable battery, allowing kids to enjoy safe and comfortable rides. Its sturdy build ensures durability, making it suitable for outdoor play.
Ride-on cars can also support early motor skills and confidence, as children learn to steer and start and stop on their own. Many models include parental controls to help keep play supervised.
Price: Tk 34,000
Where to buy: Keedlee
Hot Wheels Super Ultimate Garage
Built around a multi-storey layout, the Hot Wheels Super Ultimate Garage focuses on racing-themed play, complete with ramps, parking spaces and track connections for imaginative car adventures. This playset is designed for high-speed action and imaginative storytelling. Standing tall with multiple levels, ramps, and parking spaces, it creates a dynamic world for young car enthusiasts.
Kids can launch their cars on thrilling tracks, race down spiralling ramps, and create competitive challenges with friends. The interactive features encourage creative play while helping develop coordination and motor skills.
What makes this game set especially exciting is its scale and versatility. With space to store dozens of cars and endless track combinations, it keeps playtime fresh and engaging.
Perfect for children who love speed, competition, and building their own racing adventures, this garage turns everyday play into an adrenaline-filled experience.
Price: Tk 19,227
Where to buy: Ubuy
Yoto Player (3rd Gen.) + Starter Pack for Big Kids Bundle
With a screen-free audio device, The Yoto Player (3rd Gen.) is designed to play stories, music, podcasts, radio, and white noise. The Big Kids Bundle includes a starter pack tailored for older children.
Unlike tablets or smartphones, this device encourages focused listening and imagination without screen time. It also includes Bluetooth connectivity, a built-in speaker, a thermometer, and a nightlight, making it useful both during the day and at bedtime.
As a hands-on playset, it offers a screen-free activity that can keep children engaged for extended periods, making it popular among parents. It turns storytelling and music into an immersive and calming experience.
Price: Tk 12,192
Where to buy: Ubuy
