Educational games

An educational game lets children learn while having fun: counting, recognising letters, observing, reasoning or waiting their turn. At La Maison du Bébé, you'll find educational games in Morocco sorted by use, from first learning to family game nights. Start from your child's age and the skill you'd like to support.

Which educational game should you choose?

• First learning: numbers, letters, colours and writing, for example with Nathan's "J'apprends à compter" or "La petite école" games.
• Puzzles: wooden or progressive; compare the number and size of the pieces.
• Board games: dominoes, strategy or quiz games, to play together.
• Science toys: experiments and observation, to do with an adult.
• Drawing boards and magnetic games: magnetic letters and boards to draw, wipe and start again.

Useful things to check before you buy

• Age: follow the age stated by the manufacturer; a game that is too hard is discouraging, one that is too easy quickly becomes boring.
• Target skill: language, logic, fine motor skills, memory or arithmetic.
• Number of players: solo play or a family game.
• Pieces: material, size and whether storage is included.
• Language: check on the product page the language of the rules, cards and booklets.

Brands on offer include Nathan, Eurekakids, Quercetti, Cayro, Headu and Hape.

Frequently asked questions

How do you choose a puzzle by age?

Start with a few pieces that are easy to grasp, then gradually increase the number. A progressive puzzle brings several difficulty levels together in one box.

Can an educational game be played as a family?

Yes. Board games and question-and-answer games are easily shared between brothers and sisters, with an adult to guide the youngest.

Visit our showroom in Casablanca (Maârif) to discover our educational games, or order them online with delivery across Morocco. See also all our toys and games.

Which toy for which age? Discover our guide to educational games and Montessori toys by age.

La Maison du Bébé buying guide

Educational games and Montessori toys: which toy to choose at each age

The most useful educational toys are often the simplest: a rattle in the first months, stacking blocks at around 1 year, a 3- or 4-piece puzzle at around 2-3 years. Choose a toy that respects the age stated on the packaging and matches what interests your child right now. The ages in this guide are a rough guide: every child develops at their own pace.

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Key points

• 0-6 months: rattles, cot mobiles, play mats. Before 3 months, your interactions with your baby matter more than toys
• 6-12 months: balls, soft blocks, stacking toys, containers to fill and empty
• 1-3 years: toys to screw, slot together and thread, then pretend play and simple puzzles
• 3-6 years: crafts, construction, puzzles and first board games such as memory games
• Montessori is a teaching approach, not a label: the word is not protected

Our selection: educational games in stock

Track with car launcher truck

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Kids Melody

3-in-1 musical magnetic drawing board Blue Kids Melody

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3-in-1 magnetic chess set, from 6 years

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Happy Kid Toy

2-in-1 musical bulldozer Happy Kid Toy

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In our full guide

Educational games and the Montessori approach: what are we talking about?Which educational games from 0 to 12 months?Educational games from 1 to 3 years: handling, building, imitatingEducational games from 3 to 6 years: puzzles, construction and board gamesHow do you choose a good educational toy?Toy safety: age, small parts, magnets and markingsOrganising the play space: fewer toys, neatly stored

Frequently asked questions

Which Montessori toy for a 6-month-old baby?

A simple object that is easy to grasp: a ball, a soft block, a rattle, a stacking toy. Place one or two within reach and let your baby explore, under your watchful eye.

From what age can you offer Montessori toys?

The Montessori approach also applies to the very young: the Association Montessori Internationale describes it from birth. When it comes to toys, start simply: a rattle, a cot mobile, a play mat.

Which educational games for a 2-year-old?

Pretend play (play kitchen, tools, dolls), blocks, beads to thread, 3- or 4-piece puzzles, modelling dough, a balance bike or a tricycle. Start from what interests them right now.

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Need advice? Order on WhatsApp or come and see us

Send us the product you're interested in on WhatsApp: we'll advise you and prepare your order. Or compare our educational games at our Maârif showroom, 93 rue Brahim Nakhai in Casablanca, Monday to Saturday, 9:30 am to 8 pm. Delivery across Morocco, free from 300 DH.

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