The Write and Learn Creative Center is a magnetic board that offers preschool aged children many opportunities for learning. At its core it is a great way for your child to practice writing letters and shapes. It isn’t limited to those, your child can practice writing or draw anything from their name to a table, […]
Toys that Teach
It is possible that the paucity of girl oriented products NOT centered on dolls, make-up, fashion, crafts or horses is what makes this kit so refreshing and really connect with parents. Parents were thrilled to find a kit that is clearly aimed at girls but promotes science, learning and reading/following directions. No bedazzling happening here!
Making soap has become kind of a trendy thing to do in certain shops and malls, but who knew you could make it at home? Most of our testers didn’t and they loved what they discovered from MindWare. Like your typical arts and crafts project, this is about the process and the family time spent
Parents agreed that this is not your typical dig and excavate project. MindWare has created a kit that is much more challenging, sturdy and harder to dig and excavate than others they have tried. As a result the consensus of opinion is that this is a high-quality, ingenious and unique activity. The rock that they
What do you get when you mix Science and Art? A fabulous product called Science Art Fusion. There are six project kits in the line. Each is a great introduction into the basic concepts of science (far too many to mention here) and can really spark a child’s interest in learning more and conducting experiments.
Many parents have told us that they have come to expect quality and ingenuity from Vtech products. The Count & Learn Turtle goes into the winners column, joining many other Vtech Seal recipients. From the outset testers liked the design of this teaching toy. The turtle’s face is friendly and the color is soothing. While
The Green Toys Puzzle is a fun and easy-to-use product that parents told us they could feel good about. It’s easy to see why, it is made of 100% recycled materials that look and feel like a superbly crafted toy. The puzzle pieces have a soft touch and are easy to hold and maneuver for
Do you have a child who loves playing make believe, especially homemaking and doing things in the kitchen? Green Toys’ cupcake set is the perfect addition to any childs kitchen set, or it can make a great starter set. Green Toys is a company that creates toys that are BPA free, always made in the
Guidecraft’s Grippies Builders were an instant hit before they even got out of the packaging. Kids couldn’t wait to get their hands on these. For good reason, they feel great to hold. Grippies Builders has both magnetic balls and tubular shapes that can all stick together. The spheres are soft, so they’re easier to palm
While Schoenhut has a variety of first instruments in its product line, pianos are where they began and pianos are still where they excel. The Fancy Baby Grand Piano is a perfect example of their expertise in the category. Great for kids 3 and up, it is a great transition between the very young toddler










