Are you trying to get more educational bang for your buck with toys? Should they be high tech? Is anything “unplugged” anymore? Let’s take a quick look at what’s rocking the industry. You may be surprised!
Ages 5+, Approx. $70 US
Your child will have some challenging fun as he learns to make friends with this wild robot dinosaur. With realistic sounds and mobility, he must be approached with care to gain his trust and teach him to be friends.
Best Toy of the Year and Boy Toy of the Year, Toy Industry Association 2015 Toy of the Year Awards.
Problem solving and social skills will get a workout with this clever toy.
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Ages 3-8, Approx. $100 US
With more than 100 games and 2,600 skills, this active video gaming system presents the LeapFrog curriculum in a gaming platform.
Best Hardware Winner, the 2015 Kapi Awards
Oppenheim Toy Portfolio 2014 winner of the Best Toy Award Platinum and SNAP (Special Needs Adaptable) Award.
LeapFrog offers early educational materials to support all developmental areas. A good investment.
Ages 3+, Approx. $30 US
Pastel or primary custom wooden letters spell your child’s name in puzzle form.
2012 Fat Brain Toy Award Winner and 2015 #1 Seller.
Promotes cognitive stimulation and writing readiness. Personalized items are a source of positive self-image.
Ages 5+, Approx. $15 US
Your child will be proud of his accomplishments as he manipulates laces through the holes punched in these cute animal friends cards.
An Oppenheim Toy Portfolio 2014 winner of the Best Toy Award Platinum and SNAP (Special Needs Adaptable) Award.
Fosters fine motor and sequencing skills. Great writing readiness tool.
Ages 10+ mos., Approx. $ 40
Animated puppy’s mouth moves in time to his songs. Your child will learn her ABCs and 123s in no time as she interacts with her furry companion.
The Tillywig Toy Awards Brainchild Award Winner.
Your little mimic will love the musical tunes, cuddly fur and happy face of her new friend.
Ages 3+, Approx. $40 US
Your child will enjoy running the show, as he learns to play and record music, with all the bells and whistles of his own recording studio.
Scholastic Parent and Child Gold Star Toys 2014
Great for little ones at this age who are learning about their amazing voices and the joys of rhythm. A toy to grow with.
Ages 5+, Approx. $40 US
Your child develops design skills as an engineer in this exciting story adventure with the wacky and irresistible Miss Frizzle. Kit comes with 33 project cards.
Scholastic Parent and Child Gold Star Toys 2014
Encourages creativity and problem solving, skills that build rapidly at this age. A toy to grow with.
Ages 18 mos. +, Approx. $20 US
Pick a card and do a dance. What’s not to love? Your toddler will exercise his mind and body with this beginner game.
2014 Parents' Choice Silver Honor Award
2014 Play Advances Language Award
The 2014 Toy Insider Top Summer Toys Award
Good Housekeeping's Best Toy Award 2014
2014 ASTRA Best Toys for Kids Finalist
Play promotes gross motor development, which is in high gear at this age. A versatile concept.
Ages 3+, Approx. $25 US
Complete with a telescope and tripod, Lottie is dressed to explore the heavens. Solar system collector cards and a history of notable female astronomers complete the set.
Awarded Best New Space Toys at Toy Fair 2015 – Little Scientists
2015 Positive Role Model Awards Winner – Age Appropriate Body Shape
Fosters scientific curiosity at an age when children first begin to identify with their same-sex parent. A toy to grow with.
Ages 7-12 , Approx. $35 US
Awaken the budding city planner in your house. With a 256-piece set of LEGO bricks, your child builds the town of his dreams. The Town Master app (purchased separately) will digitize his creation for hours of virtual play.
Strengthens attention span, focus on details, spatial visualization, problem solving, small motor and tech skills. A toy to grow with.
E-Connected Toy of the Year, Toy Industry Association 2015 Toy of the Year Awards.
This is a sample of the many learning-rich toys available. Visit the linked sites for more award winners to stimulate your child’s imagination and developing skills!
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