15 Toys to Leave at Grandma's

15 Toys to Leave at Grandma's House

These are the recommended picks for 2025 and beyond - discover their next favorite!

by Emma Grace (at Smartoon Kids)

Numerous studies have demonstrated that play with grandparents enhances children’s social skills and confidence. Do you know what makes it even better?

When your grandkids KNOW there are special toys waiting just for them at your place, and the countdown begins the second they leave. How many sleeps until Grandma’s? becomes the new family mantra.

And here’s the bonus parents secretly love: no more overstuffed backpacks, no frantic searches for car-ride entertainment. Everything they need is already at your house: ready, waiting, and full of magic.

Transform grandma’s house into the place they can’t wait to visit again and again with these amazing toys!

1. Magnetic RoboCar Set

Who knew one set could inspire so many big ideas, and maybe even a future engineer?

Child playing with the Magnetic RoboCar Set.

Close up on six toy magnetic pieces merging together to create a RoboCar.

Father and son playing with the Magnetic RoboCar set.

All construction vehicles, trucks, a boat, and a helicopter that can merge to create a big robot called RoboCar.

Infographic showcasing parts of the Magnetic RoboCar Set and how assembling them helps children with brain development.

Infographic showcasing smooth corners on the Magnetic RoboCar Set and quality ABS plastic it's made of.

Magnetic 35-piece RoboCar Set for children.

Dump truck and excavator toys from the Magnetic RoboCar toy set for kids.

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Age: 3+

What does it teach: Creative thinking, problem-solving, and physics.

Why choose this toy: It's one of the best sellers for a good reason! Big magnetic parts click together in seconds (no tiny, fiddly bits), and the sturdy carry case makes cleanup simple - just snap it in and store until your next visit.

Grandparent convenience: Park this set at Grandma’s and “build” a tradition - a new vehicle every visit.

2. Anti-Gravity Race Track

Cars zoom, flip, and climb in ways that look impossible. Grandkids will adore building new track layouts each time they visit.

Anti-Gravity Race Track toy for toddlers.

Blue plastic car with orange wheels going on the anti-gravity track.

Orange car featured in the Anti-Gravity Race Track.

Colorful car race track toy set for children with 92 assembly pieces.

Close up on a blue car featured in the Anti-Gravity Race Track set.

92-piece changeable race car track for kids.

Infographic showcasing the versatility of the Anti-Gravity Race Track set for kids, who can design their tracks however they want and on any surface.

Infographic explaining that children can bend, loop, flex, and snap track pieces of the anti-gravity magnetic car set with LED lights.

Infographic showcasing features and close ups of the Anti-Gravity Race Track set for kids.

Installing batteries on the anti-gravity magnetic car race track toy for children.

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Age: 3+

What does it teach: Problem solving, early STEM, fine motor skills, and creative planning.

Why choose this toy: Kids can snap pieces together in endless combinations and watch their car zoom, twist, and defy gravity around walls, furniture, and tunnels, turning a quick visit into an unforgettable afternoon of teamwork, tinkering, and pure excitement.

Grandparent convenience: Packs down into a compact box; keep AAA batteries handy.

Keep one at your house and build it together on arrival!

3. Jumping Ducks

Fast, feathery fun! The Duck Catcher game turns grandparents’ living room into a mini fair, where kids race, catch, and play independently while building coordination and focus.

Jumping Ducks rotating toy for children.

Mother and daughter playing with Juping Ducks toy.

Infographic showing what is included in the Jumping Ducks toy box.

Infographic showcasing safe build materials used for the Jumping Ducks toy by Smartoon Kids.

Instructions on how to play with the colorful rotating Jumping Ducks toy.

Dimensions of the Jumping Ducks toy for kids.

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Age: 3+

What does it teach: Kids boost hand-eye coordination, focus, and fine motor skills, all while laughing and chasing those wiggly little ducks.

Why choose this toy: Because it’s instant fun, totally mess-free, and guaranteed to have your grandkids laughing, jumping, and begging to come back for more.

Grandparent convenience: Set up in under a minute, just insert batteries, press play, and watch your grandkids take charge. No complicated instructions, no stress, just instant, screen-free fun you can enjoy together.

4. Smart SketchBot

From card to masterpiece in minutes! This little, cute Smart SketchBot makes every visit a hands-on art party for grandkids and grandparents alike!

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Age: 3+

What does it teach: Enhances creativity, fine motor skills, focus, and patience through interactive drawing activities.

Why choose this toy: This adorable robot guides children through tracing and coloring, turning every drawing session into a fun and educational experience.

Grandparent convenience: Compact and rechargeable, with easy setup! Just insert a drawing card and press play. Perfect for screen-free, mess-free creative play at grandma's house.

5. Dancing Digger

Who knew a construction toy could break into dance and steal the show at Grandma’s?

Hand holding a yellow excavator toy with LED lights and music.

Close up of an excavator arm on the Dancing Digger toy.

Close up an on a yellow excavator toy for kids with an automatic arm, music, and LED lights.

Left side of the cute Dancing Digger toy for children.

Right side of the yellow excavator toy for children which runs on batteries.

Top view on the Dancing Digger toy cabin.

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Age: 3+

What does it teach: Coordination, rhythm, and motor skills as kids chase the Digger’s unpredictable spins and grooves.

Why choose this toy: At first glance, it’s a tough little excavator, but press one button and the party begins! Flashing lights, catchy music, and silly moves turn the living room into a mini dance floor.

Grandparent convenience: One button, endless giggles. Keeps grandkids active and entertained when they visit. Durable enough to leave at Grandma’s so every visit starts with a dance-off.

6. Junior Construction Site

Hard hats on, little builders, this action-packed construction set turns grandma’s living room into the busiest worksite in town!

Little boy playing with Junior Construction Site toy that features construction vehicles, a truck, machines, and tracks.

Close up on a yellow forklift toy featured in the Junior Construction Site set, which is going around a track and scooping small black balls.

A yellow toy dump truck labeled "BIGLORAG" tipping black balls into a blue container with a "DANGER" sign, part of a construction-themed playset.

A yellow toy truck labeled "POWER LOADER" collecting black balls from a blue container on an elevated track, with construction warning signs.

A toy loading station with a yellow dump truck and a conveyor system labeled "LOADING," transferring black balls in a miniature construction play environment.

A detachable toy dump truck showing how the yellow truck bed can be removed from the blue base, part of a modular construction toy set.

Dimensions of Junior Construction Site toy by Smartoon Kids.

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Age: 3+

What does it teach: Cause-and-effect, sequencing, problem solving, and motor skills.

Why choose this toy: Kids will assemble a mini site and then watch moving machines haul, lift, and dump on their own, or take control for pretend play. It’s mesmerizing for all ages and perfect for their new favorite play zone at Grandma's home.

Grandparent convenience: Quick assembly; durable pieces designed for repeat use and storage.

7. Bubble Torch

Bubbles, beats, and a splash of magic: the Bubble Torch turns your backyard into an instant celebration.

Boy and girl catching bubbles made by the Bubble Torch machine by Smartoon Kids.

Children playing joyfully outdoors surrounded by colorful bubbles, with a blue automatic bubble machine creating a magical and fun atmosphere.

Three children joyfully run through a flurry of bubbles in a sunny park, with a tall blue bubble torch standing nearby producing the bubbles.

Instructions on how to use the Bubble Torch machine.

Height-adjustable blue bubble machine shown in four configurations with 1, 2, or 3 sections, demonstrating its adaptability for different age groups and outdoor setups.

Detailed instructions on how to set up and use the Bubble Torch machine designed to create great atmosphere for kids and adults.

Torch-shaped bubble machine that creates great atmosphere during parties, birthdays, weddings, or children playdates.

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Age: 3+

What does it teach: Active play, turn-taking, and social play across ages.

Why choose this toy: Pop it into the yard using the base or ground stake and let 20,000+ bubbles a minute and LED lights turn your backyard into party mode. Easy, and a guaranteed crowd-pleaser when cousins visit.

Grandparent convenience: It’s cordless, rechargeable, and super easy to set up!

8. Highway Hero

Skip the screens and put little hands in the driver’s seat! Highway Hero lets kids race, steer, and playfully take control, right at their grandparents’ home.

Boy holding a Highway Hero toy that features a steering wheel, buttons, and carousel with moving cars.

Young child playing with a Highway Hero toy steering wheel game. The interactive toy features a bright yellow steering wheel and a racing track display, providing a fun driving simulation experience. The child is smiling and engaged in play.

Top view of the "Highway Hero" toy steering wheel game with labeled features. The interactive toy includes a yellow steering wheel, start/horn button, music switch, adjustable speed control, volume buttons, and different vehicle options. The racing track display shows moving driving scenes with cars.

Interactive steering wheel game mounted on a smooth surface using four suction cups. The toy features a moving race track display with cars, a yellow steering wheel, and various buttons for control. Text overlay highlights the strong suction and sturdy four-corner structure, ensuring stability during play.

Infographic showcasing safe, eco-friendly materials used for making the Highway Hero toy.

Bottom view of the Highway Star toy steering wheel game, showing two charging modes: USB cable and battery. The image highlights the battery compartment and USB charging port, emphasizing flexible power options. The toy features suction cups for secure attachment to surfaces.

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Age: 3+

What does it teach: Helps kids develop hand-eye coordination, focus, and quick reflexes.

Why choose this toy: Because you can give them a real driving experience! Highway Hero keeps kids engaged, entertained, and learning without a single app or tablet in sight. We believe that is a good reason to buy this toy and keep it at your home.

Grandparent convenience: This is the toy that makes them beg to come back. Every visit becomes a mini racetrack adventure, giving grandparents easy, ready-to-go fun that sparks smiles and memories instantly.

9. Flip-Track Express

Endless flips, twists, and giggles, the Flip-Track Express turns grandma’s house into the ultimate adventure hub, making every visit unforgettable.

Two boys playing with Flip Track Express toy featuring rail tracks and a battery powered train.

Colorful rails and a green toy train running on them.

Little boy playing with a toy train that is running on circular tracks.

A colorful looping toy train track with red, blue, yellow, and orange sections, featuring a small green train speeding through the loops.

A colorful looping Flip Track Express toy with multiple configuration options displayed in circular insets. A small green train moves along the blue, yellow, red, and orange track, demonstrating different assembly possibilities.

A green toy train on a circular yellow and orange loop track, placed on a white surface against a pink background. The track forms a complete vertical loop, demonstrating the train's movement capabilities.

Close up showing train wheels connected to rails on the Flip Track Express set for kids.

Green toy train circling around red and blue round rails.

16 colorful rails featured in the Flip Track Express set by Smartoon Kids.

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Age: 3+

What does it teach: Cause-and-effect, problem-solving, and motor skills.

Why choose this toy: Because it’s colorful, fun, and uniquely shaped, kids can play with the locomotive and create a new track every time, bringing endless joy and adventure. It’s a great way to bond over and over again.

Grandparent convenience: Make this your “go-to rainy day project” at Nana’s!

10. Puzzle-Track Set

This absolutely amazing kit transforms grandma’s living room into a brain-boosting runway, sparking curiosity, exploration, and hands-on learning.

Boy smiling and playing with a Puzzle Track Set.

Mother and daughter playing with a Puzzle Track Set that features 15 pieces, and a battery powered airplane which moves on the tracks.

Infographic showcasing details and benefits of the Puzzle Track Set toy for kids.

Infographic showing different tracks and ideas that kids can build with their Puzzle Track Set.

Infographic explaining how to add an AA battery to an airplane toy featured in the Puzzle Track Set.

Father and son building a track and putting warning signs on it using pieces from the Puzzle Track Set.

15-piece Puzzle Track Set by Smartoon Kids that includes one airplane toy, eight puzzle pieces, four traffic signs, and two traffic cones.

Dimensions of all Puzzle Track Set pieces.

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Age: 3+

What does it teach: It promotes problem-solving, logical thinking, and STEM learning.

Why choose this toy: It’s a puzzle, a brain-teaser, and a race-track, all in one. Assemble the track and watch the little airplane zoom around. The best part? Every time you play - it’s a different track!

Grandparent convenience: Easy to store and won’t scratch your floors or furniture. Ordering multiple sets lets your grandchild combine them to design even bigger playgrounds.

11. Archery Set

Ready, aim, family fun! This archery set turns game night at grandparents’ into a playful showdown full of laughter, friendly competition, and little victories with every shot.

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Age: 6+

What does it teach: This set enhances fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination, focus, and promotes active play, all while teaching about safety.

Why choose this toy: Unlike flimsy alternatives, this set features a durable bow, rubber-tipped arrows that stick to the target, and a sturdy stand, ensuring hours of safe, screen-free fun.

Grandparent convenience: The Archery Set is designed for easy setup and play, making it perfect for grandparents looking to engage in active, screen-free fun with their grandkids.

12. Mega WobbleBall

Part balloon, part ball, all fun, this giant Mega WobbleBall bounces, squishes, floats, and guarantees nonstop giggles at your family's house.

Children playing with a big and squishy wobble ball in the backyard.

Inflatable wobble balls which can be filled with water.

Brother and sister playing with a blue bouncy wobble ball in the backyard.

Boy and a girl playing with a huge squishy and bouncy wobble ball outside their house.

Two boys in the park playing with a Mega WobbleBall.

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Age: 3+

What does it teach: Promotes physical activity, coordination, and sensory development through active play.

Why choose this toy: This toy is truly one-of-a-kind and fantastic for a child’s growth and development, especially their motor skills, literally the perfect gift for grandkids that they’ll always be excited to come back to. It's a unique blend of a balloon and a ball: soft, squishy, and bouncy, making it irresistible for kids. And it's HUGE!

Grandparent convenience: Comes with an electric air pump and patch kit, ensuring easy setup and maintenance for hassle-free fun. It's an easy win and an easy play.

13. DIY Magnetic Marble Run

This magnetic marble set lets kids design twisting, turning tracks, watch every marble race through tunnels, and feel like tiny engineers, all while grandparents cheer from the sidelines.

Little boy playing with a DIY Magnetic Marble Run set.

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Age: 3+

What does it teach: Builds logical thinking, problem-solving, and spatial awareness while encouraging creativity.

Why choose this toy: Endless design possibilities with magnetic tiles and tunnels turn every play session into a hands-on engineering adventure. It’s so colorful, vibrant, and dynamic, and keeps kids fully engaged. Their little brain will be working like crazy, but in a good way!

Grandparent convenience: All pieces are magnetic and easy to assemble, so that grandparents can set it up really fast, and it stays ready for repeat visits!

14. Budding Botanist Kit

Watch tiny hands grow big curiosity! This garden kit brings nature, confidence, and joy straight to the grandparents’ home.

Boy planting a flower using his Little Botanist Kit by Smartoon Kids.

Cute display of the Little Botanist Kit which includes green trowel, blue cultivator, yellow shovel, watering can, colorful tote bag, and a pair of green gardening gloves.

Children's gardening set including colorful shovel, spade, rake, watering can, gloves, and a carrying bag. Perfect for kids to explore gardening and outdoor play.

Colorful gardening tote bag which stores all Little Botanist Kit pieces.

Close up on a material of the Little Botanist Kit tote bag.

Yellow watering can featured in the Little Botanist Kit.

Brother and sister watering a freshly planted tree using equipment from their Little Botanist Kit.

Dimensions of the Little Botanist Kit pieces.

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Age: 4+

What does it teach: Kids learn the joy of planting, watering, and watching their own garden grow, boosting fine motor skills, patience, and a love of nature.

Why choose this toy: You will be able to share your love for plants with your most precious flowers, your own grandkids. This all-in-one garden kit transforms any sunny window or backyard into a hands-on learning zone, providing kids with the thrill of growing flowers, herbs, or sprouts while having fun.

Grandparent convenience: All tools come in a handy, portable bag, making it super easy for grandparents to set up garden adventures in seconds.

15. Roundnet Game

Serve, spike, and laugh together! This Roundnet game makes every visit an outdoor adventure full of movement, friendly competition, and joy. Just the right amount of fun and activity for your grandkids!

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Age: 3+

What does it teach: Enhances gross motor skills, balance, focus, teamwork, and competitive spirit.

Why choose this toy: Because this can be a perfect toy for true family bonding. Additionally, outdoor play is crucial for children's development. A dynamic, fast-paced game that combines elements of volleyball and four-square, offering hours of outdoor fun. Good enough reason to choose it? We think so!

Grandparent convenience: Quick 10-minute setup with all necessary components included, making it easy to enjoy spontaneous play sessions in the backyard or at the park. Perfect for keeping at the family home, waiting for your grandkids!

Why It’s Best to Keep These Toys at Grandma’s House

Some of these toys are big, yes, but that’s exactly what makes them perfect for grandparents’ homes. They create a magical corner where kids can play, explore, and imagine for hours, with no packing or hauling required. Parents love it, too; everything stays ready and waiting, turning the grandparents’ house into the place every grandchild can’t wait to visit.

Because the best memories are made at Grandma’s,

Emma Grace

(Smartoon Kids)