They’re cute, they’re quirky, they’re Puppets On A Stick! Imaginative role playing is a powerful outlet for children and boy did our testers love these guys. Inside the box you will find three colorful puppets that are controlled by a stick and pulley mechanism that moves the mouth. The sticks are long enough to make […]
This may be called a Cottage Bed Tent but don’t be surprised if your child uses it as a hideout, a fort, a floating castle in the sky or whatever else they might dream up. Such is the nature of small enclosed spaces and young children. A magical place they can call their own, a
Giving children a place where creativity and imagination play can flourish is one of the greatest gifts you can give. Playacting is often the place where children learn to interact, explore and express themselves. Parents told us how delighted they were to discover how sturdy and well made the tent was and that construction took
JumpStart has been around for many years, first as a terrific CD based computer game and now as an online experience. The same premise remains, making learning an adventure filled with games, challenges and puzzles. Great animations and colorful characters grab children’s attention immediately and they are hooked. Convinced that they are playing games and
It truly is amazing as we watch the blurring of the lines and the melding of online games and traditional board games. Indigo is an example of the great online game Entanglement making the leap off the screen and onto a tabletop in your living room. The board is gorgeous as are the playing pieces
Ravensburger has pushed the envelope again with a game that testers called “brilliant”, “inspired” and even “audacious.” To begin we must explain that at first this game will surprise and perhaps even intimidate you. There are lots of pieces, gemstones, discs, mission scrolls, keys and more. Oh, and we haven’t even mentioned the talking book!
Everyone has experienced the fun of putting together a jigsaw puzzle at one time in their life. How many have put together a 3D puzzle? We guessed not too many and according to our testers, we were right. 3D presents an entirely new challenge. Your mental, creative and even physical prowess will be put to
It’s getting to the point where a toy has to have multiple personalities these days. VTech can spot a trend as well as anyone and Switch & Go Dinos does and excellent job as a transformational toy. The giant brachiosaurus walks and talks (when you child presses the right buttons eliciting one of 70 different
It’s quite obvious that VTech did their homework when researching and designing the MobiGo 2 for its target audience. They really hit it out of the park on this one. MobiGo 2 strikes the perfect balance of fun, entertainment and education. Set up is very simple and straightforward, the controls are easy to understand and
Tablets and iPads are becoming so commonplace that kids find it hard to believe us when we say “I remember when….” Now we are seeing tablets specifically designed for children, meaning they are less expensive, and made with tough plastic and rubber to withstand the abuse that only kids can dish out. VTech has always
