Educational Insights Design & Drill ABCs & 123s takes the top spot
EDITOR'S NOTE · A toddler drill set from Educational Insights leads, followed by wooden Montessori sets and PicassoTiles magnetic tiles. MEGA BLOKS are the pick for the youngest builders; LEGO Classic is for ages 4 and up.
Why it's here: Best seller at Amazon (#2 in Play Tools) · also sold at Target, Walmart (as of October 15, 2026)
The Ranking · Top 15 Building & Blocks · Week of October 15, 2026
Educational Insights Design & Drill ABCs & 123s
A building toy with a kid-sized drill and screw-in pieces shaped like letters and numbers. For preschoolers who like tools.
Montessori Wooden Toddler Learning Toys Set
A wooden set with blocks, a puzzle and a shape sorter for early hand and thinking skills. Labeled for 1, 2 and 3 year olds.
PicassoTiles 100 Piece Magnetic Tiles
Clear, colored plastic tiles with magnets in the edges that snap together to build shapes and towers. For ages 3 and up.
LEGO Classic Large Creative Brick Box 10698
A big box of 790 classic LEGO bricks in many colors with a storage bin. For ages 4 and up, so it's for older preschoolers.
Melissa & Doug Safari Animals Chunky Puzzle
Eight thick wooden safari-animal pieces that also stand up for pretend play. For ages 2 and up.
MEGA BLOKS First Builders Big Building Bag
A bag of 80 big, easy-to-snap blocks sized for toddler hands. For ages 1 and up.
Magnetic Building Blocks Large Stacking Cubes
Large magnetic cubes that stick together for stacking and building. Labeled for 1 to 3 year olds.
Melissa & Doug 100 Wooden Building Blocks
A set of 100 wooden blocks in four colors and nine shapes, with a storage box. For ages 2 and up.
kecristv Montessori Toys Set
A wooden set with a shape sorter, blocks and a stacking toy for toddlers. Labeled for 1 and 2 year olds.
iPlay, iLearn Rocket Space Toy
A take-apart rocket ship with a toy electric drill and two astronauts. For ages 3 to 5.
LEGO Classic Medium Creative Brick Box 10696
A box of 484 classic LEGO bricks with a storage bin. For ages 4 and up.
Melissa & Doug Pattern Blocks and Boards
A set of 120 wooden shape tiles with picture boards to fill in, for learning shapes and patterns.
44-Piece Wooden Toddler Tool Set
A wooden toy tool kit with a drill, bolts and wheels in a carry box. For ages 3 to 5.
Montessori Wooden Shape Sorter Set
A wooden shape sorter and puzzle set for toddlers. Labeled for 1 and 2 year olds.
Wooden Vehicle Shape Puzzles (6 Pack)
Six simple wooden vehicle puzzles for toddlers. Labeled for ages 1 to 3.