Many toy manufactures now target the instructional value of the toys they produce. Of course, toys have been known to nurture minds while inspiring discovery and pleasure. Here are the top electronic instructional toys for little boys that don't compromise the balance between fun and learning:Introduce the wonders of arithmetic early to a little boy and help nurture a love of numbers.

There are a few great electronic academic toys that little boys will like, including oversize speaking calculators that teach basic arithmetic like addition, subtraction, multiplication and division. These are colourful toys, which children find quite interesting. Battery power means these electronic toys can be carried anywhere.Another great addition for your child's collection is the electronic numbers mat. It is composed of a few mats with corresponding numbers and photographs. When pushed, the image reads the numbers aloud. Wonderful for aiding young boys in learning to recognise and count numbers. Mats with photographs emit animal sounds.

Sequencing games
When there are electronic academic toys, sequencing games don't have to be dull stuff. Engage your young boys in hours of excitement, play and learning. A good electronic toy to have a look for is the one offered by Leapfrog -- children manipulate components of the toy to form patterns and even play tunes. Helps focus not just on creativity and reasoning but also in developing children's motor talents.

Building toys
Lego bricks are very good but there are lots of electronic instructional toys designed for little boys that give them encouragement to build and create another toy out of a few parts. Think about getting your kid a radio and electronics set of a basic circuitry board. All elements come in a box with instructions.

To build the toy itself, the kid follows the instructions provided in an easy-to-read manual. Once he is done, he's going to be capable of making his very own radio, as an example, or an easy circuit’s board that's got a PC interface or possibly an easy robot that comes with a sensor. Helps inspire creativeness and systematic thinking; also helps develop focus. Electronic academic toys like these are best for older boys. Some elements are sufficiently small to be choking risks, so avoid giving to a young child.

Science kit
There’s a great range of electronic academic toys that small boys will find engaging, especially if they're keen on science. Consider kits like the ones that introduce your youngster to magnets, electricity, electromagnets, radio, sound, motion, PCs and light. Try puzzles that blend light and sound or remote-controlled toys. For older children, try the 100-in-1 or 200-in-1 electronic project kits that may provide them with never-ending fun and learning.