{"id":12442,"date":"2022-01-06T12:18:38","date_gmt":"2022-01-06T11:18:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.wickeduncle.co.uk\/blog\/?p=12442"},"modified":"2026-04-30T14:18:01","modified_gmt":"2026-04-30T13:18:01","slug":"top-educational-toys-for-9-year-olds","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.wickeduncle.co.uk\/blog\/top-educational-toys-for-9-year-olds\/","title":{"rendered":"Top Educational Toys For 9 Year Olds"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Nine-year-old children love learning, which is why educational toys make brilliant gifts! With some help from our expert panel of boys and girls, we\u2019ve compiled the ultimate list of the best educational toys for 9-year-olds. From brainy board games and sensational STEM kits to cool creativity sets, here are our top picks!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Best STEM Toys for Nine-Year-Olds:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"#cyborg\">Hydraulic Cyborg Hand<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#horrible\">Guess in 10 &#8211; Countries of the World<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#matilta\">Splendid Spelling &#8211; Key Stage 1 &amp; 2<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#goworld\">Go Genius World &#8211; Play &amp; Learn<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#marble\">Engenius Contraptions &#8211; Perpetual Marble Run<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#solarexplorer\">Solar Explorer 6 in 1 Building Kit<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#salt\">The Human Body &#8211; Science Snippets<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#12\">Fun Tape Measure &#8211; Filled with Silly Facts<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#amazinganimals\">Crime Scene Investigation Kit<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#volcano\">Rank &amp; Roll &#8211; 100 Amazing Animals<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"product-block \">\n    <div id=\"cyborg\" class=\"wp-block-soundintheory-product-block \">\n        <h2 class=\"row\">\n                            <span class=\"col-4 col-md-3\"><span class=\"number\">1<\/span><\/span>\n                        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wickeduncle.co.uk\/childrens-presents\/build-your-own-hydraulic-cyborg-hand\" class=\"col-24 col-sm-20 col-md-15\">\tHydraulic Cyborg Hand                <span class=\"d-inline-block d-md-none\">,<\/span>\n                <span class=\"d-inline-block d-md-none\">&nbsp;&pound;36.99<\/span>\n            <\/a>\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wickeduncle.co.uk\/childrens-presents\/build-your-own-hydraulic-cyborg-hand\" class=\"price d-none d-md-inline-block col-md-6 text-right\">&pound;36.99<\/a>\n        <\/h2>\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wickeduncle.co.uk\/childrens-presents\/build-your-own-hydraulic-cyborg-hand\">\n            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.wickeduncle.co.uk\/image\/38526\/638724659181770000\/crop-h_1971,crop-l_336,crop-t_114,crop-w_2531,resize-h_514,resize-w_660\"><\/a>\n        <p class=\"text-right\">\n                            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wickeduncle.co.uk\/childrens-presents\/build-your-own-hydraulic-cyborg-hand\" class=\"btn btn-green\">\n                    <span>Buy Now<\/span>\n                <\/a>\n                    <\/p>\n                    <h4 class=\"intro\">Build a cool functional 40cm cyborg hand<\/h4>\n                <div>Build your own water powered, wearable hand &#8211; no batteries required! Explore engineering with this innovative 40cm robot hand that uses hydraulic power to simulate the movements of the human hand. The 40-page full-colour manual shows you how to assemble the 203 pieces, allowing you to learn how hydraulic power works, with piston tubes filled with water. Worn over your hand, the lightweight, 4-fingered Cyborg Hand is easily manipulated to grip objects, fitting both right-handed and left-handed users. Have fun challenging yourself to pick up and use a variety of items like bottles, pencils and small items or even shake hands with your friends! An advanced build perfect for any budding engineer &#8211; hands-on!<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"product-block \">\n    <div id=\"horrible\" class=\"wp-block-soundintheory-product-block \">\n        <h2 class=\"row\">\n                            <span class=\"col-4 col-md-3\"><span class=\"number\">2<\/span><\/span>\n                        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wickeduncle.co.uk\/childrens-presents\/guess-in-10---countries-of-the-world\" class=\"col-24 col-sm-20 col-md-15\">\tGuess in 10 &#8211; Countries of the World                <span class=\"d-inline-block d-md-none\">,<\/span>\n                <span class=\"d-inline-block d-md-none\">&nbsp;&pound;9.99<\/span>\n            <\/a>\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wickeduncle.co.uk\/childrens-presents\/guess-in-10---countries-of-the-world\" class=\"price d-none d-md-inline-block col-md-6 text-right\">&pound;9.99<\/a>\n        <\/h2>\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wickeduncle.co.uk\/childrens-presents\/guess-in-10---countries-of-the-world\">\n            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.wickeduncle.co.uk\/image\/41405\/638985368869570000\/crop-h_1940,crop-l_-36,crop-t_-25,crop-w_2491,resize-h_514,resize-w_660\"><\/a>\n        <p class=\"text-right\">\n                            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wickeduncle.co.uk\/childrens-presents\/guess-in-10---countries-of-the-world\" class=\"btn btn-green\">\n                    <span>Buy Now<\/span>\n                <\/a>\n                    <\/p>\n                    <h4 class=\"intro\">Use clever clues &#038; questions to figure out country cards &#8211; great fun!<\/h4>\n                <div>The ultimate country guessing game, Guess in 10 is perfect for fun on the go. Start your opponent off with some buzzwords, then answer up to ten yes or no questions, using the cards to guide you. Is the country an island? Do they use the Euro? If the guesser is stuck, they can use a Clue card to receive some extra info. It&#8217;s geography homework made fun!<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"product-block \">\n    <div id=\"matilda\" class=\"wp-block-soundintheory-product-block \">\n        <h2 class=\"row\">\n                            <span class=\"col-4 col-md-3\"><span class=\"number\">3<\/span><\/span>\n                        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wickeduncle.co.uk\/childrens-presents\/matilda-splendid-spelling-game\" class=\"col-24 col-sm-20 col-md-15\">\tSplendid Spelling &#8211; Roald Dahl&#8217;s Matilda                <span class=\"d-inline-block d-md-none\">,<\/span>\n                <span class=\"d-inline-block d-md-none\">&nbsp;&pound;9.99<\/span>\n            <\/a>\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wickeduncle.co.uk\/childrens-presents\/matilda-splendid-spelling-game\" class=\"price d-none d-md-inline-block col-md-6 text-right\">&pound;9.99<\/a>\n        <\/h2>\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wickeduncle.co.uk\/childrens-presents\/matilda-splendid-spelling-game\">\n            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.wickeduncle.co.uk\/image\/38665\/638735806325230000\/crop-h_1748,crop-l_170,crop-t_80,crop-w_2244,resize-h_514,resize-w_660\"><\/a>\n        <p class=\"text-right\">\n                            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wickeduncle.co.uk\/childrens-presents\/matilda-splendid-spelling-game\" class=\"btn btn-green\">\n                    <span>Buy Now<\/span>\n                <\/a>\n                    <\/p>\n                    <h4 class=\"intro\">Trio of Fun Word Games For Little Bookworms<\/h4>\n                <div>From the wonderful world of Roald Dahl, three fun word games. Entertaining set of card games based on the author&#8217;s famous Matilda, who has a passion for reading. Use the 100 letter cards in three fun games to practice your spelling &#8211; collect letters to make simple words, create a word grid or layer them up. Play games against the timer and collect Bookworm cards to prove you&#8217;re the brainiest of the bunch! Specially designed for Key Stage 1 and 2, great for word building whilst having fun, just like Matilda!<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"product-block \">\n    <div id=\"goworld\" class=\"wp-block-soundintheory-product-block \">\n        <h2 class=\"row\">\n                            <span class=\"col-4 col-md-3\"><span class=\"number\">4<\/span><\/span>\n                        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wickeduncle.co.uk\/childrens-presents\/go-genius-world\" class=\"col-24 col-sm-20 col-md-15\">\tGo Genius World &#8211; Geography Game                <span class=\"d-inline-block d-md-none\">,<\/span>\n                <span class=\"d-inline-block d-md-none\">&nbsp;&pound;21.99<\/span>\n            <\/a>\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wickeduncle.co.uk\/childrens-presents\/go-genius-world\" class=\"price d-none d-md-inline-block col-md-6 text-right\">&pound;21.99<\/a>\n        <\/h2>\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wickeduncle.co.uk\/childrens-presents\/go-genius-world\">\n            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.wickeduncle.co.uk\/image\/38779\/638738323649600000\/crop-h_1611,crop-l_150,crop-t_120,crop-w_2069,resize-h_514,resize-w_660\"><\/a>\n        <p class=\"text-right\">\n                            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wickeduncle.co.uk\/childrens-presents\/go-genius-world\" class=\"btn btn-green\">\n                    <span>Buy Now<\/span>\n                <\/a>\n                    <\/p>\n                    <h4 class=\"intro\">Learn about capitals, countries, tallest mountains &#038; saltiest seas!<\/h4>\n                <div>Fun board game with questions in three levels to learn about our wonderful world. From Albania to Zimbabwe, this entertaining board game for 2-4 players is the educational trip of a lifetime. Travel around the board answering multiple choice questions, on everything from capitals and countries to the tallest mountains and saltiest seas! Can you name the longest river in the world? Or which country Komodo dragons come from? The more you play, the more you learn, as you compete for the most points to earn a well deserved genius stamp in your game passport. Who&#8217;s the brightest?!<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"product-block \">\n    <div id=\"marble\" class=\"wp-block-soundintheory-product-block \">\n        <h2 class=\"row\">\n                            <span class=\"col-4 col-md-3\"><span class=\"number\">5<\/span><\/span>\n                        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wickeduncle.co.uk\/childrens-presents\/engenius-contraptions\" class=\"col-24 col-sm-20 col-md-15\">\tEngenius Contraptions &#8211; Perpetual Marble Run                <span class=\"d-inline-block d-md-none\">,<\/span>\n                <span class=\"d-inline-block d-md-none\">&nbsp;&pound;24.99<\/span>\n            <\/a>\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wickeduncle.co.uk\/childrens-presents\/engenius-contraptions\" class=\"price d-none d-md-inline-block col-md-6 text-right\">&pound;24.99<\/a>\n        <\/h2>\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wickeduncle.co.uk\/childrens-presents\/engenius-contraptions\">\n            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.wickeduncle.co.uk\/image\/37845\/638633838748870000\/resize-h_514,resize-w_660\"><\/a>\n        <p class=\"text-right\">\n                            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wickeduncle.co.uk\/childrens-presents\/engenius-contraptions\" class=\"btn btn-green\">\n                    <span>Buy Now<\/span>\n                <\/a>\n                    <\/p>\n                    <h4 class=\"intro\">Fun with perpetual motion<\/h4>\n                <div>Put those engineering skills to the test with this awesome marble run! Just assemble the laser-cut plywood sheets to build the run, then add the electric motor. Once the construction is complete, watch in awe as the marbles are raised to the top of the lift, descend the spiral and the zig-zag track, then move back up the spiral to start again, in perpetual motion. So much fun you&#8217;ll forget that it&#8217;s educational!<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"product-block \">\n    <div id=\"solarexplorer\" class=\"wp-block-soundintheory-product-block \">\n        <h2 class=\"row\">\n                            <span class=\"col-4 col-md-3\"><span class=\"number\">6<\/span><\/span>\n                        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wickeduncle.co.uk\/childrens-presents\/solar-explorer-kit\" class=\"col-24 col-sm-20 col-md-15\">\tSolar Explorer 6 in 1 Kit &#8211; Easy Build                <span class=\"d-inline-block d-md-none\">,<\/span>\n                <span class=\"d-inline-block d-md-none\">&nbsp;&pound;12.99<\/span>\n            <\/a>\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wickeduncle.co.uk\/childrens-presents\/solar-explorer-kit\" class=\"price d-none d-md-inline-block col-md-6 text-right\">&pound;12.99<\/a>\n        <\/h2>\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wickeduncle.co.uk\/childrens-presents\/solar-explorer-kit\">\n            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.wickeduncle.co.uk\/image\/38675\/638735829368070000\/crop-h_1841,crop-l_276,crop-t_109,crop-w_2364,resize-h_514,resize-w_660\"><\/a>\n        <p class=\"text-right\">\n                            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wickeduncle.co.uk\/childrens-presents\/solar-explorer-kit\" class=\"btn btn-green\">\n                    <span>Buy Now<\/span>\n                <\/a>\n                    <\/p>\n                    <h4 class=\"intro\">Learn about solar power building fun mini robots that move!<\/h4>\n                <div>This fun kit allows you to build your very own little robots powered by just the sun. A fun introduction to solar power and renewable energy, this easy to build kit has six moving robots powered by a solar panel. Everything is in the kit to build the different models, from a walking robot dog and solar plane to a fun boat or solar car. Or come up with your own design if you feel really creative, all powered up by simply sitting on the window-sill. Entertaining mini project to learn whilst having fun.<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"product-block \">\n    <div id=\"salt\" class=\"wp-block-soundintheory-product-block \">\n        <h2 class=\"row\">\n                            <span class=\"col-4 col-md-3\"><span class=\"number\">7<\/span><\/span>\n                        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wickeduncle.co.uk\/childrens-presents\/the-human-body---science-snippets\" class=\"col-24 col-sm-20 col-md-15\">\tThe Human Body &#8211; Science Snippets                <span class=\"d-inline-block d-md-none\">,<\/span>\n                <span class=\"d-inline-block d-md-none\">&nbsp;&pound;12.99<\/span>\n            <\/a>\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wickeduncle.co.uk\/childrens-presents\/the-human-body---science-snippets\" class=\"price d-none d-md-inline-block col-md-6 text-right\">&pound;12.99<\/a>\n        <\/h2>\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wickeduncle.co.uk\/childrens-presents\/the-human-body---science-snippets\">\n            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.wickeduncle.co.uk\/image\/40204\/638828314966870000\/crop-h_1646,crop-l_90,crop-t_338,crop-w_2113,resize-h_514,resize-w_660\"><\/a>\n        <p class=\"text-right\">\n                            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wickeduncle.co.uk\/childrens-presents\/the-human-body---science-snippets\" class=\"btn btn-green\">\n                    <span>Buy Now<\/span>\n                <\/a>\n                    <\/p>\n                    <h4 class=\"intro\">Fun facts, from goosebumps &#038; freckles<\/h4>\n                <div>Clever set answers all your questions about the human body, with more than 70 flashcards. What is earwax made of? How come our fingers get wrinkly in the tub? Why do we have a belly button? All this and more in this fascinating scientific set! Simply unroll the box to reveal three sections packed with more than 70 illustrated fact cards. Explore the what, why and how of the human body in simple kid-friendly terms, from goosebumps to baby teeth. Did you know that the butt muscle is the biggest in the body? Brilliant stuff!<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"product-block \">\n    <div id=\"12\" class=\"wp-block-soundintheory-product-block \">\n        <h2 class=\"row\">\n                            <span class=\"col-4 col-md-3\"><span class=\"number\">8<\/span><\/span>\n                        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wickeduncle.co.uk\/childrens-presents\/3m-of-facts---fun-measuring-tape\" class=\"col-24 col-sm-20 col-md-15\">\tFun Tape Measure &#8211; Filled with Silly Facts                <span class=\"d-inline-block d-md-none\">,<\/span>\n                <span class=\"d-inline-block d-md-none\">&nbsp;&pound;7.99<\/span>\n            <\/a>\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wickeduncle.co.uk\/childrens-presents\/3m-of-facts---fun-measuring-tape\" class=\"price d-none d-md-inline-block col-md-6 text-right\">&pound;7.99<\/a>\n        <\/h2>\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wickeduncle.co.uk\/childrens-presents\/3m-of-facts---fun-measuring-tape\">\n            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.wickeduncle.co.uk\/image\/36698\/638569090521830000\/resize-h_514,resize-w_660\"><\/a>\n        <p class=\"text-right\">\n                            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wickeduncle.co.uk\/childrens-presents\/3m-of-facts---fun-measuring-tape\" class=\"btn btn-green\">\n                    <span>Buy Now<\/span>\n                <\/a>\n                    <\/p>\n                    <h4 class=\"intro\">Shows the size of the largest diamond to how high a pig can jump!<\/h4>\n                <div>This entertaining double-sided tape measure includes both centimetres and inches, as well as sixty incredible scientific facts. Find out how big your things are compared to everything else &#8211; have you ever wondered whether the Mona Lisa would fit on your wall, how big an Oscar is or how high a pig can jump? Did you know that a snail can travel 39 inches in one hour?<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"product-block \">\n    <div id=\"amazinganimals\" class=\"wp-block-soundintheory-product-block \">\n        <h2 class=\"row\">\n                            <span class=\"col-4 col-md-3\"><span class=\"number\">9<\/span><\/span>\n                        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wickeduncle.co.uk\/childrens-presents\/crime-scene-investigation\" class=\"col-24 col-sm-20 col-md-15\">\tCrime Scene Investigation Kit                <span class=\"d-inline-block d-md-none\">,<\/span>\n                <span class=\"d-inline-block d-md-none\">&nbsp;&pound;29.99<\/span>\n            <\/a>\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wickeduncle.co.uk\/childrens-presents\/crime-scene-investigation\" class=\"price d-none d-md-inline-block col-md-6 text-right\">&pound;29.99<\/a>\n        <\/h2>\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wickeduncle.co.uk\/childrens-presents\/crime-scene-investigation\">\n            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.wickeduncle.co.uk\/image\/41132\/638956123343200000\/resize-h_514,resize-w_660\"><\/a>\n        <p class=\"text-right\">\n                            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wickeduncle.co.uk\/childrens-presents\/crime-scene-investigation\" class=\"btn btn-green\">\n                    <span>Buy Now<\/span>\n                <\/a>\n                    <\/p>\n                    <h4 class=\"intro\">Explore DNA, fingerprints &#038; secret messages!<\/h4>\n                <div>This exciting and hands-on set lets kids dive into the world of mystery solving as they explore the awesome world of forensics. Analyse and develop real life fingerprints, footprints, identify poison analysis and read secret messages to crack the case. Perfect for aspiring detectives and packed with everything you need including a beaker, pipette, UV flashlight, chromatography paper, yellow crime scene tape and so much more. Gene-ius!<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"product-block \">\n    <div id=\"volcano\" class=\"wp-block-soundintheory-product-block \">\n        <h2 class=\"row\">\n                            <span class=\"col-4 col-md-3\"><span class=\"number\">10<\/span><\/span>\n                        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wickeduncle.co.uk\/childrens-presents\/rank--roll-amazing-animals\" class=\"col-24 col-sm-20 col-md-15\">\tRank &#038; Roll  &#8211; 100 Amazing Animals                <span class=\"d-inline-block d-md-none\">,<\/span>\n                <span class=\"d-inline-block d-md-none\">&nbsp;&pound;12.99<\/span>\n            <\/a>\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wickeduncle.co.uk\/childrens-presents\/rank--roll-amazing-animals\" class=\"price d-none d-md-inline-block col-md-6 text-right\">&pound;12.99<\/a>\n        <\/h2>\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wickeduncle.co.uk\/childrens-presents\/rank--roll-amazing-animals\">\n            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.wickeduncle.co.uk\/image\/40742\/638901649634930000\/resize-h_514,resize-w_660\"><\/a>\n        <p class=\"text-right\">\n                            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wickeduncle.co.uk\/childrens-presents\/rank--roll-amazing-animals\" class=\"btn btn-green\">\n                    <span>Buy Now<\/span>\n                <\/a>\n                    <\/p>\n                    <h4 class=\"intro\">Challenge to remember fun facts &#8211; is a kangaroo faster than a horse?<\/h4>\n                <div>In this entertaining game for 2-4 players, compare and remember the stats of 100 animals! Which animal is fastest &#8211; a horse or a kangaroo? Which lives longest &#8211; a walrus or a woodpecker? Memorise the most statistics and race around the board to win! Each card features a fascinating animal fact&#8230;hamsters can use their cheeks as flotation devices&#8230;a lion&#8217;s heels don&#8217;t touch the ground when it walks&#8230; how wild is that? Brilliant fun!<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Wicked Uncle have scoured the world to find a really useful selection of fun, unusual and different presents for children.&nbsp; We test every potential present before it goes on our website &#8211; we build the robot kits, paint the fairies, doodle with the pens, play the games and yes, we even wear the t-shirt! We can gift wrap your presents, send them direct with a handwritten birthday or Xmas card and even send you a birthday reminder every year. How brilliant is that?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">For more brilliant educational toys for nine-year-olds, check out what&#8217;s popular on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wickeduncle.co.uk\/presents\/all\/age-9?cat=educational&amp;order=popular\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">our website<\/a>!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Why did the chemist read the book on helium so quickly? <strong>She couldn&#8217;t put it down!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button aligncenter\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-background no-border-radius\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wickeduncle.co.uk\/jokes\/\" style=\"background-color:#18aa1d\">WICKED UNCLE JOKE FACTORY<\/a><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Nine-year-old children love learning, which is why educational toys make brilliant gifts! With some help from our expert panel of boys and girls, we\u2019ve compiled the ultimate list of the best educational toys for 9-year-olds. From brainy board games and sensational STEM kits to cool creativity sets, here are our top picks! 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