In addition to helping children develop fine motor skills, puzzles are such a great way for them to build their problem-solving and self-correcting skills. Parent testers agreed that they should be a staple in every child’s home. They highly recommend adding the TOI leveled puzzle sets to your collection. The reason? There are so many […]
Big Feelings Pineapple by Learning Resources impressed testers as an excellent way for preschool-age children to learn how to express their feelings through play. A small card that shows various facial expressions and identifies different emotions is included. Several testers noted that it felt like the upgraded version of the classic spud toy a lot
This adorable playset, complete with a fishing rod and three colorful sea creatures, will instantly make bath time and pool time a blast. All you need is some water and a young one eager to play. The set uses magnets to attract the sea creatures to the bob of the fishing pole. The magnets work
The Kinetic Sand Treasure Hunt is a terrific product that is exciting and enchanting even before opening it up. Testers raved about the appealing, adorable box, giving kudos to Spin Master’s packaging and marketing people. But what’s inside? Let’s start with the concept. Pirate treasure! Over the years, we feel confident saying that 99.9% of
If you have a child who loves cars, trucks, and airplanes, this Cargo Plane & Jet is a must-get. Testers were excited right from the start. The packaging feels like you are opening a vintage collection item. The plane wings come unattached, so it fits in a box smaller than expected for an airplane toy.
This kid-powered rocket launcher garnered plenty of attention and praise from testers. Noting how solidly it is made and the fact that Geospace has wisely included 6 rockets in case the inevitable happens, one gets lost, they gave high marks and thumbs up to other parents looking for gifts in this category and price point.
Young children were drawn to this colorful guitar toy like moths to a flame which was interesting since many of their parents told us they had never even seen a guitar before. The toy plays both pre-recorded songs and can be played by the child who wishes to “rock out” on their own. Durable enough
From Captain Hook to Jack Sparrow pirates have a lasting appeal that passes effortless from generation to generation. When young boys saw this marvelous imagination play set they gravitated to it and embraced the experience. The ship itself can be made in a variety of configurations and there is a nice set of weapon pieces
The best fairy tales always have a princess and when it comes to the imagination playsets that little girls love, princesses are a must. Hate to do the whole gender thing here but the fact is that not a single boy came near this, shocker, we know! Stereotyping aside, pretend play is celebrated here as
Ready to put your brain into hyperdrive? The ageless Rubik’s Cube has been reinvented yet again with a makeover that brings it closer to the video age. Using lights and sound effects, and packing over 10,000 puzzles into the nine square toy, your puzzle solver will be engaged and challenged for hours. The design is
