Best Construction Toys
Your kids will love playing in the sand or building with these toys.
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Some toys will only preoccupy your child while they are playing, leaving them with no lasting values. Construction toys are meant to entertain your child while also stimulating their minds as they solve problems and build objects. Whether it is moving around the sand in a dump truck or mimicking mom and dad building something in the garage, these toys are great for children to develop their coordination and motor skills. They’ll learn spatial awareness, patience, and how to use their imagination.
Construction Vehicles Toys With Play Mat
This construction vehicle play set from Chicken Toys is perfect for the little car enthusiast at home. With the included play mat, your child will always have a place to roll their trucks on. Included is a cement mixing truck, forklift, dump truck, bulldozer, excavator, roller, six road signs, and soft play mat. The trucks are die-cast and finished with ABS plastic and tough paint to withstand the bumps from a toddler having a good time. For added fun, add a couple of scoops of sand to the play mat for your child to move around with their vehicles.
Toy Tool 100-Piece Kids Construction Toy Workbench
Is your child your little helper around the house when you’re fixing a leaky faucet or replacing some weather stripping on your front door? They just want to be like you, and they can with this 100-piece toy tool set from Toy Choi’s. With the included drill, they can secure pieces together just like you do with your drill. The entire play set can pack down into a small rolling suitcase size so that your child can take this with them, or for you to store when they aren’t playing with it.
Lego Duplo Town Truck And Tracked Excavator Set
Duplo, Lego’s oversize block series, is designed to be used by children older than 1 year old. This Duplo Truck and Excavator Set is great for your child if they like to stack blocks or follow instructions and play. The oversize blocks are easy for them to handle and do not pose a choking hazard. Included are two mini-figures and a fully articulating arm for digging up blocks or playing in the sandbox. This set can also be combined with Alexa, providing an interactive storytelling experience to their building.