A perfect toy for a budding explorer whether in an urban setting or in the wild. The Expedition One opens up a world of investigative possibilities not to mention hours of entertainment. It is compact in size but really packs a punch. It is ready to go in an instant with a clip that attached […]
When you mix Shrinky Dinks with fairies, glitter glue and colorful pencils, you have a recipe for a wonderful, crafty day that girls will love. Our testers were impressed with the quality of the pencils which allowed for good coverage on the Shrinky Dink sheets, the fact that everything was pre-cut and kids didn’t have
Right from the start, the colorful box of this Activity Kit intrigued and excited testers. Once opened the kit did not disappoint. The design templates seen on the cover are all there so you can get started right away. The instructions are easy to follow, though for younger children adult supervision is required since outlining
This throwback craft kit comes with everything you need to create not one but countless tie-dyed projects. The instructions take you step by step through three basic tie-dye designs but it really is so much more than t-shirts. The instructions demonstrate how you can create purses, skirts, belts, bracelets and more. Also included in the
Looking for a very unique fun and tactile crafting experience for your kids on a rainy day? Stikits will make the day a successful one based on the reviews and comments of our testers. Inside the brightly designed box you will find a colorful assortment of what look like foam nuggets. Just take the included
One of the least expensive and unassuming items in our testing centers this spring drew some of the highest praise from our parent testers. The Doodle Roll is an on-the-go creativity kit/sanity saver all rolled into one. Inside the molded plastic container is a 30 foot roll of paper plus a set of crayons. Just
Playing house, whether in a refrigerator box on the lawn or using couch cushions in the living room is a part of growing up. Now this play activity has evolved with an easy to build “home”, made of high quality colorful cardboard that is coated with a plastic finish. Three to four young children can
Spring is here and green thumbs young and old are itching to start planting and watching the fruits of their labor grow before their eyes. Growums is a wonderfully unique concept that marries the planting experience with a terrific website where animated plants with goofy character voices guide children through step by step lessons in
An inexpensive novelty item that has a relatively short shelf life but packs a punch with its glow in the dark qualities. Parents reported that anything that illuminates seems to have instant appeal for their children and this was no exception. You will have to time your chalk drawing to be done just before daylight
Who knew that sidewalk chalk could be more than it already was Apparently the people at Crayola have spent some time on this and have designed a thoroughly innovative idea, sidewalk tattoos. These are a series of templates with outlines that once rubbed off onto pavement can then be colored in by your children. The
