Toys That Start With Letter “R” (STEM Show and Tell)

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Roller Coaster Challenge

This amazing stem toy challenges your child to construct their own miniature roller coasters.

Kids can stack up to six pieces together to form a track, then add ramps, loops, and tunnels.

This product helps your child improve their engineering skills, as well as their ability to work with others. It also allows them to confront and solve their own problems.

What Does It Teach? 

• Engineering skills 
• Group work
• Problem-solving

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Railway Battery-Powered Train Set

Your child can use this battery-powered train set to build a railway system.

The set comes with several vehicles including a locomotive, passenger carriages, and freight cars.

Your child can connect all the parts together to build a full-scale railroad.

Complete with tunnels, gas stations, and even a few smiling citizens for good measure.

What Does It Teach?

• Building & construction
• Problem-solving
• Transportation

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Radio 2-Way

If you want to teach your children about communication, then look no further than these amazing walkie-talkies.

Not only are these toys perfect for having fun, but they can also be used in moments of crisis to call for help. The radios are also compatible with other smart devices and can be easily charged. 

What Does it Teach? 

• Communication
• Asking others for assistance 
• Danger protocols

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Rain Forest Snakes

These rubber snakes are great for teaching kids about nature.

They come in various sizes and colors, which allow your child to organize them into different groups.

Each snake has a unique pattern and texture, making them fun to play with.

These snakes are ideal for encouraging your child to observe and identify animals.

What Does it Teach? 

• Observation & identification 
• Nature
• Colors & shapes

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Remote Control Centipede Toy

This remote control centipede toy encourages kids to explore their environment.

The creature moves when the controller is pressed, but it does not move by itself.

Kids can watch the centipede crawl along the ground, climb walls, and even jump over obstacles.

What’s more, it’s made from durable plastic, ensuring its safety.

What Does This Product Teach? 

• Exploration 
• Motor skills
• Bugs & Nature 

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Race Track Dinosaur World Bridge

Kids can use this track to race their dinosaurs across an obstacle course.

The set includes one bridge, four gates, two slopes, and several plastic dinosaurs.

The dinosaur figures have movable arms and legs, allowing them to walk on the bridge and run through the gates.

As your child plays with these toys, they will learn how to follow directions, work cooperatively, and develop motor skills.

What Does It Teach?

• Following directions 
• Group work
• Motor skills

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Red Panda Plush

This red panda plush toy is soft and cuddly, making it a favorite among young children.

It’s designed to encourage imaginative play, so your child can pretend that they're playing with a real animal.

Kids can learn about animals and sensory stimulation while pretending to care for the panda.

The panda also makes a cute noise when squeezed.

What Does It Teach? 

• Imaginative play 
• Animal awareness
• Sensory stimulation

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Retro Fisher Price Cash Register

The cash register is a classic toy that teaches kids about money.

It comes complete with coins, bills, change, and a drawer where kids can store their earnings.

The cash register also features a bell sound whenever a transaction occurs.

Kids can practice counting and adding numbers as they play with this iconic toy.

What Does It Teach?

• Counting & addition 
• Money management
• Learning about money

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Rummikub Tile Game

This game is designed to teach kids about math. It consists of a wooden board covered in tiles numbered 1-10.

Your child can place a tile on any numbered spot, or they can remove a tile if they want to.

Once all 10 tiles have been placed, your child must count backward from 10 to 1 until only one tile remains.

If they get stuck at any point, they can ask you for help.

What Does It Teach? 

• Math skills 
• Number recognition
• Problem-solving

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Robo Explorer

Robo Explorer is a robot explorer kit designed for kids who like to build things.

It contains everything needed to create a robotic pet. Kids can program the robot to do certain tasks,

such as turn lights on and off, make sounds, and follow commands.

They can also add new functions to the robot as they progress.

What Does it Teach? 

• Programming 
• Building robots
• Creativity

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Rainbow Of Birds Jigsaw Puzzle

This puzzle is perfect for older kids who enjoy building puzzles.

It's a jigsaw puzzle featuring colorful birds that are arranged into a rainbow pattern.

Each piece has a different shape and color, which means kids will need to pay close attention to the instructions.

This puzzle encourages kids to focus on details and problem-solving.

What Does It Teach?

• Focus & concentration 
• Pattern recognition
• Species of tropical bird

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Rubik's Cube

Kids love solving Rubik's Cubes because they challenge their ability to think creatively.

Solving a Rubik's Cube requires patience and persistence. To solve the cube, kids must first line up the colored sides in order.

Then they rotate each side until the colors have been dispersed across the cube.

Finally, they twist each corner into its proper position.

What Does It Teach? 

• Patience
• Strategy
• Complex problem-solving

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Risk

This iconic board game is great for teaching kids about risk.

Kids roll dice to move around the board, trying to avoid getting caught by the enemy.

As they play, they earn points based on how many spaces they've moved.

When they reach the end of the board, they receive an award based on how much damage they've caused.

What Does It Teach?

• Risk-taking
• Strategy
• Game theory

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Rainbow Lab

The Rainbow Lab is a science lab kit designed for kids who enjoy experimenting with chemistry.

Kids can use the included materials to mix chemicals together to create a variety of reactions.

Some of these experiments include making fireworks, creating a soap bubble, and mixing food coloring with water.

What Does It Teach?

• Chemistry 
• Experimentation
• Color Theory

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Remote-Controlled Robot

Remote-controlled robots are cool toys for kids who like to tinker.

These robots come preprogrammed with specific actions, but kids can change them as they see fit.

The remote control allows kids to steer the robot through various environments and obstacles.

It can even be used to solve puzzles and other brain teasers.

What Does It Teach?

• Tinkering 
• Robotics
• Problem-solving

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Rock Tumbler National Geographic

Rock Tumblers are one of the most popular toy sets available today. Kids can use this set to learn about rocks and minerals.

The tumbler features a rotating cylinder that holds a collection of small stones.

Kids can place the stones inside the tumbler and then shake it to watch the stones tumble out.

What Does It Teach?

• Geology
• Mineralogy
• Gemstones & crystals

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Rocket Kit

Water rockets are fun toys for kids who want to build something from scratch. Kids can make their own rockets using this kit.

They'll start by assembling the parts and filling the tank with water. Once everything is ready, kids can launch their rockets into the sky.

What Does it Teach?

• Rocketry 
• Construction
• Science

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Rat-A-Tat-Cat Card Game

This card game teaches your children about numbers in a fun and exciting way.

Kids get two cards at a time and try to match pairs of numbers.

For example, if they're given 4 and 7, they'd match those numbers with another pair of numbers.

If they succeed, they win! But if they fail, they lose. This game is great for kids who like math games.

What Does It Teach?

• Number recognition
• Math skills
• Card games

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Rush Hour Traffic Jam Logic Game

This card game teaches your children about numbers in a fun and exciting way.

Kids get two cards at a time and try to match pairs of numbers.

For example, if they're given 4 and 7, they'd match those numbers with another pair of numbers.

If they succeed, they win! But if they fail, they lose. This game is great for kids who like math games.

What Does It Teach?

• Number recognition
• Math skills
• Card games

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Remote-Control Building Kits

Building kits are great toys for kids who love building things. Kids can use these kits to construct whatever they imagine.

They can also make their creations more elaborate by adding additional pieces to the kit.

And because they're made of plastic, kids can take their creations outside and play with them.

This particular kit can be used to make a robot, car, and even a tank.

What Does It Teach?

• Creativity
• Robotics
• Engineering and construction

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Rabbit Plush

Rabbits are cute animals that many kids adore. Rabbits are perfect pets for kids who like to cuddle.

This plush rabbit measures approximately 12 inches tall and comes complete with its own bed.

It's soft and cuddly, so kids can snuggle up next to it anytime they feel lonely or sad.

What Does It Teach?

• Animal care 
• Emotional support
• Zoology

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Rainbow Stacking Blocks

Rainbow blocks are colorful wooden blocks that kids can stack together. Each block has a different color on top.

When all the blocks are stacked properly, the colors look beautiful.

Kids can create a variety of patterns by stacking the blocks in different ways.

What Does It Teach?

• Color recognition
• Patterning & structure
• Shapes

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Rainbow Silicone Puzzle

Kids can enjoy playing with this puzzle when they need some extra help learning shapes.

The puzzle consists of many small circles arranged in various geometric shapes.

Kids can move the circles around until they find the correct shape.

What Does It Teach?

• Shapes 
• Colors of the rainbow
• Geometry

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Recycle Truck

It’s never too early to teach your children about recycling, especially when they are becoming more aware of the natural world around them.

So to teach them the fundamentals, we recommend purchasing this amazing remote-controlled recycling truck, which features color-coded bins and realistic sounds. 

What Does It Teach?

• Recycling 
• Caring for the environment 
• Problem-solving

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Recorder

Recorders are a fun and simple way to teach your children about music, as they do not require too much skill to play. With the help of a beginner’s music book, your child will learn how to play scales and short songs, which will impress their friends and teachers. 

What Does It Teach?

• Musical scales 
• How to play a musical instrument 
• Finger coordination

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Rainmaker

Rainmakers are a great toy for small children, as they mimic the sound of rain and can be used as musical instruments.

With this toy, your child will learn about different sounds and how to identify them. The instrument also helps to develop fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination.

Your child will love playing with this toy and showing it to their teachers, which will also aid in their sensory development. 

What Does It Teach?

• Sensory learning 
• Sounds and weather conditions
• Fine motor skills