The newest release in the Click-Its line scored marks that were off the charts when it came to rating its “Cool” factor. We can safely report that young girls went crazy over it. The ability to decorate the frame over and over is a signature strength of the line, but add in flashing lights that […]
Planning a child’s birthday party at home has driven some of the most rational and centered parents to the brink. For parents with kids who enjoy craft projects, this may be your salvation. Invite up to eight kids, spread out some newspaper and pull out this party in a box. Inside you’ll find everything you
Hexabits are not your standard building set. A Hexabit is a flexible piece of rubberized plastic that apart from its color is exactly like every other Hexabit. What makes Hexabits stand out is the manner in which you construct them. Here is where the fun kicks in. Each and every one of our testers expressed
Once kids discover money (which is happening earlier and earlier these days) they need help understanding the responsibilities of saving it, spending it and sharing it. The Moonjar is a unique concept of teaching kids to allocate their money for a variety of things. Ideas like budgeting and building towards a goal are well presented
This simple manipulative toy was so attractive to our testers mainly because the concept is so old fashioned and satisfying. There is no right or wrong way to play with this sewing toy, just thread the blunt wooden needle through the wooden apple from one hole to the next, pulling the yarn with you as
OK, show of hands, who thought bubbles could only be round? We admit it, our hands were raised, that is until we started playing with this very cool building kit that turned the bubble world on its ear. By connecting a few “Zome” pieces in a variety of configuations, and then dipping them into a
When parents see a new toy they often like to guess it’s origins. It didn’t take our testers long to figure out that the wildly successful CSI television series spawned this forensic slueth set. You’ll want to make sure you have alibis for your whereabouts once your child starts lifting fingerprints and making matches to
Puppet shows are a great way to watch how your child’s mind works. The creativity that breathes life into puppets is like getting a glimpse behind the curtain that is your child’s imaginative world. Inside this self contained box are some general ideas for creating puppets, but the emphasis is on free-form design. A real
The Make-Your-Own series of project kits had an immediate impact on our testing centers as testers of all ages eagerly set about the task of creating artistic designs that were uniquely their own. Packaged in a box that is perfect for traveling and clean-ups, there are some ideas offered, but only as guides. Creating your
The Make-Your-Own series of project kits had an immediate impact on our testing centers as testers of all ages eagerly set about the task of creating artistic designs that were uniquely their own. Packaged in a box that is perfect for traveling and clean-ups, there are some ideas offered, but only as guides. Creating your
