Toys for 9–12 Year Olds

Tweens don’t need screens to spark their imaginations. Designed for curious kids ages 9 to 12, Plus-Plus building toys put problem-solving puzzles and hands-on STEM skill-building right in the palm of their hands. Tweens can invent, experiment, and let their wildest ideas come to life—no devices required.

STEM-inspired learning toys for curious & creative thinkers

What are the best educational toys for 9-12-year-olds?

With Plus-Plus, education and play go hand in hand—piece by piece. From sprawling 2D mosaics of U.S. maps to beautiful 3D botanical bouquets, these learning toys are purpose-built to help creative brains bloom:

  • Inspired fine art series: Tap into the iconic color palettes of legendary artists and their awe-inspiring creations. Pick from Frida Kahlo’s symbolic self-portraits, Piet Mondrian’s innovative abstractions, Vincent Van Gogh’s stunning sunflowers, and more! Because why just admire or even paint famous works of art when you can build them in 3D—and then craft your own?
  • Playful plant packets: Sow the seeds of creativity and watch imagination blossom with this sweet selection of garden-inspired builds. Put those green thumbs to work with Blissful Bonsai, Tasteful Topiary, and Calm Cactus—perfect picks for any nature lover.
  • Open play tubes: Ditch the instruction booklets and let kids make their own rules! With a range of color mixes to choose from, our open play tubes empower problem-solvers to blueprint builds from scratch and explore endless creative possibilities.
  • Mystery boxes: Shopping for a picky tween? We’ve got you covered. Check out our mystery boxes! Choose from 300 pieces to 2000 pieces for endless open-play.

Do Plus-Plus toys help build STEM skills?

Yes! Plus-Plus harnesses the power of play to help budding builders and clever thinkers explore concepts like gravity, symmetry, balance, and patterns. Whether kids want to follow along with color-coded instructions or go rogue and dream up their own daring designs, Plus-Plus prompts curious minds to bridge science with creativity for hours of educational and inspiring play.

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