Building toys are more than just blocks. Building toys stimulate imagination and creative play, and can be used to teach science and math (without kiddos even know that they are learning- gasp!). The made in USA building toys that I discovered for this list span all ages from baby to teens. There are even several listed here that adults would love!
Made in USA Building Toys for Kids of All Ages
Bannor Toys handmade hardwood building toy blocks are made in Iowa and are available with the alphabet, numbers, plain, and personalized.
Suggested ages: Baby and up
BEKA handmade wooden building block sets are made in Minnesota.
Suggested ages: 12 months and up
Uncle Goose wooden blocks are more than ‘just blocks'! Known for their bright colors and unique themes, Uncle Goose blocks are handmade in Michigan.
Suggested ages: 2 and up
Snapo building toys are interlocking blocks that snap together.
Suggested ages: Snapo Jr Big Size Blocks- 18 months to age 5, Snapo Standard Size Blocks- age 3 and up
Kids Adventure Jumbo Blocks giant building blocks (think giant Legos) are made in the USA and suitable for indoor or outdoor use.
Suggested Ages: 18 months to 8 years
BluTrack made in USA racetracks put kids in charge of designing and building their own race course. Note: The BluTrack cars are not made in USA, but everything else in the set is.
Suggested ages: 3 and up with adult help, 5 and up free play
Roy Toy log building sets are 100% made in USA, made in Maine since the 1930s. Roy Toy has remained a family owned and run American business for three generations.
Suggested Ages: 4 and up
Shop Roy Toy at Amazon.
KEVA Maple constructions sets consist of plank stacking blocks that are all the same size. No connectors or glue is used- designs are made by simply stacking the blocks. KEVA construction sets can be found in museum gift shops around the country. Note: only the maple blocks are made in USA.
Suggested ages: 5 to adult.
Geometiles 3D building sets mix math learning with creative play. The interlocking block sets have won numerous awards including Creative Child Magazine's Creative Play Award and Product of the Year Award.
Suggested Ages: 6 to 106
Shop the Geometiles Amazon store.
Qubits, an engineering construction toy, promotes free play and is made in the USA. There are no small pieces, and the pieces are durable. Qubits appeared on Shark Tank and received numerous awards including; Family Choice Award and Academics' Choice Brain Toy Award Winner.
Suggested ages: 6 and up
Shop the Qubits Amazon store.
Zometool building kits for kids ages have won all types of awards including; Creative Child Magazine Product of the Year, Dr. Toy Product of Excellence, and Popular Science "Best of Toy Fair", just to name a few. There are many STEM and science themed kits to choose from.
Suggested ages: 6-15
Shop Zometool on Amazon.
K'NEX rods and connectors are manufactured in Pennsylvania. Not all pieces in K'NEX building toy kits are made in USA, but everything is clearly labeled.
Guillow's flying toy model kits are made in USA. Guillow's has been in the model airplane business since the 1930s.
Suggested ages: 10 and up for beginner level kits
Shop the Guillow's Amazon store.
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These years are all about doing things that give kids a sense of mastery and competence.
I have a set of BEKA handmade wooden building blocks. They are always a hit!
BEKA handmade wooden building block sets are the ultimate building toys for little ones! Nothing inspires creativity quite like them!
Super great options!
Hi there! Thank you so much for your content! My kids like wooden toys!
Hello Tracey! Thank you for sharing the most important toys list for children. All the toys you have shared are amazing and useful for our kids. Thanks and keep posting!
Made in America always at the top of my list to purchase!
K Nex are some of the BEST construction toys they are made just a few miles away from us!