Products and toys that teach emphasize logical thinking, encourage children to explore the world around them, or help children understand new ideas in ways that are fun for them.

Our Favorite Middle School-Level Products

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B00001zt4d Settlers of Catan Board Game
games

build an empire
Importance: Stars-5-0
Topic: history
Level: middle school
You'll use it occasionally
B000bc38k6 Sid Meier's Civilization IV
computer and software

conquer the world
Importance: Stars-3-0
Topic: history
Level: middle school
You'll use it weekly
B00000k3bu Tangoes Original
games

tangrams with a twist
Importance: Stars-4-0
Topic: math
Level: middle school
You'll use it occasionally
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Techniques of Problem Solving Level 7: Deck Aa
card decks

200 problem cards for grade 7
Importance: Stars-5-0
Topic: math
Level: middle school
You'll use it daily
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Techniques of Problem Solving Level 8: Deck Bb
card decks

200 problem cards for grade 8
Importance: Stars-5-0
Topic: math
Level: middle school
You'll use it daily
1884550347 The Mathematics Calendar 2006
calendars

math problems for every day of the year
Importance: Stars-3-0
Topic: math
Level: middle school
You'll use it daily
1884550363 The Mathematics Calendar 2007: Discovering the Beauty, Intrigue and Influence of Mathematics
calendars

math problems for every day of the year
Importance: Stars-5-0
Topic: math
Level: middle school
You'll use it daily
B0007ldi5g ThinkFun Inc. Grid Works Game
games

loving logic
Importance: Stars-5-0
Topic: math
Level: middle school
You'll use it daily