Beyond the bell: Fun and educational activities for after school

Words by Sam Castillo

School plays a vital role in shaping young minds, but a child's development extends far beyond the classroom walls. Engaging activities—and likewise entertaining—during out-of-school hours give them an opportunity to acquire new skills and pursue new interests. It is especially important in today's digital age to maintain a healthy balance between screentime and real-life experiences.

The good news is, there is an array of enjoyable learning activities that are waiting to be discovered. Here at Rustan's, we offer an incredible selection of educational toys to suit every child's personality and interests. From top brands such as Mattel Games, Crayola, and LEGO®, we have learning resources that will definitely make playtime both fun and meaningful.

Shop our educational toy collection now and find the perfect companion to nurture and ignite your child's curiosity.

With Mattel Games, kids can improve their cognitive skills and critical thinking when they need to think ahead and plan their next moves. These games are also a fun and engaging way to practice vocabulary and spelling. What's even better is that the whole family can play together.

Crayola sets provide a variety of materials and prompts that encourage kids to explore their imaginations and develop their own artistic styles. Kids can unleash their creativity by designing unique patterns and experimenting with different colors.

LEGO® playsets are powerful learning tools for children of all ages. It builds science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) skills as it promotes hands-on learning and following instructions. Kids will need to pay attention to detail and use their problem solving skills to figure out how to put the bricks together.