Best Building & Construction Toys of 2025

This Mega Bloks bag comes with 80 pieces and offers hours of imaginative play. It is compatible with all other sets from this brand and is easy to store in the included zip-up tote.

These blocks appeal to boys and girls from the age of 12 months and continue to be fun well into childhood. They are BPA- and PVC-free, so you can worry less about your child being exposed to toxic chemicals. The large size reduces choking hazards and makes them easy for little hands to grip.

This clever set allows for easy cleaning and does not take up much space on your toy shelf. The six toys stack, wobble, and tilt on the base, which makes playtime educational for babies 6 months and older. It introduces physics concepts like balance and gravity early on.

Great for building hand-eye coordination, these toys are fun and brightly colored. They are made from non-toxic, child-safe materials and have a unique texture that stimulates sensory development.

This sophisticated play set includes 300 pieces. It is crafted without BPA and inspires creativity and 3D thinking. The flexible straws pop securely into connectors, allowing a wide range of shapes, forts, and builds.

These straw connectors are a fun option for toddlers over the age of 3, but our older kids in elementary school also love making big, adventurous builds with them. This set helps engage critical thinking skills and remains challenging for several years.

These magnetic building tiles are suitable for children ages 3 years and older. The set comes with 187 pieces and a sturdy storage bin. It is perfect for creating castles, rockets, and geometric shapes.

The pieces can be used alongside other magnetic building toys like Magna-Tiles. The magnets are fully contained within these durable tiles for safety. It is a great starter set or a huge add-on collection for existing builders.

A long-time favorite, these wooden building blocks introduce shapes, colors, and early-building skills. Suitable for preschoolers aged 3 and up, this set of 100 blocks is a classic educational toy that provides hours of entertainment.

The pieces are durable yet lightweight. They feature rounded edges and a smooth, painted surface that resists splintering. These blocks are not recommended for babies or younger toddlers because some pieces are small enough to be choking hazards.

This classic stacking toy is the perfect introduction to building. It is a great way to learn about size and proportions while exploring color and hand-eye coordination.

The lightweight rings are easy for babies to grasp, shake, and handle. The top ring has rattle beads inside for added sensory fun. A fun way to teach and expand processing skills, these are suitable for babies 6 months and older.

The Cossy engineering cubes come with 56 rainbow-colored pieces. These square blocks encourage your child’s exploration and cultivation of new skills. They are low-frustration toys because the magnets inside stick together easily. This makes it harder for your little one’s hard-built towers to tumble unexpectedly.

This set is suitable for children ages 3 and up. The translucent colors look great near a window, adding a visual element to the architectural play.

A great STEM-building activity, this jumbo set comes with 176 colored track pieces, 24 see-through tubes, and 30 marbles. Help nurture your child’s problem-solving, reasoning, and logic skills while sparking creativity.

An instruction booklet is included with details on four different combinations, ranging from easy to very hard. Great for kids 6 and up, this marble run is a fantastic option for family bonding, though parents may need to help with the initial assembly.

With 52 pieces in different shapes and colors, this non-toxic foam block set keeps children occupied for hours. The blocks are soft, making them safe for throwing, and they stick together when wet, making them perfect for the bathtub.

Great for stacking, these blocks are waterproof and easy to clean. They are an excellent choice for kids 6 months and older who are teething or prone to throwing hard toys. A storage bag is included for easy cleanup.

These brightly-colored tiles allow for versatile play for children 3 years and older. Different shapes enable your child to explore geometry in their 3D constructions. They are the gold standard for magnetic tiles and last for years.

The blocks are made from non-toxic and high-quality ABS plastic with smooth edges. However, they contain magnets, so supervision is key for younger children. This set comes with a 30-day satisfaction guarantee and a defective-product warranty.

These Boon Building toys contain five different-shaped pipes and are BPA- and PVC-free. Equipped with suction cups, they are a great way to expand on logic skills during bathtime. Kids love pouring water through to see how it flows.

These pipes can be used alone or slotted together to create fun and interactive waterways. They are suitable for children ages 12 months and up. Wash before initial use and then as needed with warm, soapy water. Always let them air dry fully to prevent mold.

These ABC wooden blocks are a classic choice for the playroom and transport many of us back to our childhood. They are textured and colored, which is perfect for a child exploring tactile and sensory skills.

This set, for ages 2 and over, includes numbers, letters, and pictures. The letters are great for young children just learning their alphabet and older children beginning to spell. Blocks store conveniently in a wheeled tray, adding another element of fun to cleanup time.

Complete with a storage container, this 500-piece building set is great for traveling and encouraging non-traditional building skills. These pieces are on the small side at just over an inch high, so they are not suitable for young children. We recommend them for children age 3 and up who no longer put toys in their mouths.

Brain Flakes building blocks are durable discs that snap securely together and withstand rough play. Made from non-toxic materials, they are phthalate, PVC, paraben, lead, and BPA-free.