Cooking and Playtime don’t have to be mutually exclusive. In fact, getting a few toys for your kid’s kitchen time can make for a great bonding experience and a cool way to get them interested in food before they can talk! Kids love to be like their parents. Now your kids can channel their inner …
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From the Greek geo (Earth) and spelling (description-writings), Geography is one of the most fascinating natural sciences to study. With this wide and detailed selection of geography toys, young kids will learn in an easy and enjoyable way everything concerning the relief and distribution of the Earth’s territory. In addition, they will learn about phenomena …
I remember the olden days when we used to play along the beach as kids. Using pails, plastic spoons, and used cups to dig in the sand and build fun castle structures. Digging toys is essential in enhancing creativity and imagination. Keep intact and read within the article to understand more about toys for kids …
Kids love to build, take things apart and learn. There are many toys that are miniature and safe versions of the real thing, like a workbench. From books about projects to safety glasses and measuring tape, there is something for every interest. These toys can help mold your young child and allow them to enjoy …
Did you know that every baby starts out as a music lover? Actually, it’s true. Babies are often aroused by the rhythms of lullabies, and in fact, music is often the first thing that babies utter. Studies have shown that children who sing, play musical instruments, or dance tend to develop faster than their peers. …
Drawing and art are important for a child to increase their fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination, and to encourage them to use their imagination. Art is important in everyone’s lives and by encouraging children to draw and create from a young age is imperative to better health and well-being as they get older. Knowing the …
Bionicle toys were initiated into the market by the LEGO Group. Toys were so popular in the 2000s. The LEGO group toys integrated a concept similar to earlier themes into two product lines: Roboriders, and slizers. Bionicle toys were later replaced by LEGO Hero factory classical toys in 2011. Did you know Bionicle toys were …
Kids, and even some adults, love magnetic building toys. One of those is the Magformers line of magnetic building toys. This brand is touted as being educational construction toys for both boys and girls. They allow children to create and construct their own magnetic 3-D structures. These types of magnetic building toys foster the creativity …
My grandchildren love to build things and any building set appropriate for their different ages will keep them busy for hours. They learn patients, how things work, and use their fine motor skills while playing with these educational STEM toys that help them hone a variety of skills. I, along with their parents, are always …
K’Nex toys were created by Joel Glickman after he went to a wedding and was wondering what you could create from connecting straws together. He did a ton of research and studies then created a construction-style toy system. K’Nex building sets were first introduced in the United States in 1992 and were produced and created …
The wide world of musical instruments consists of five main types. The typical method of classification, the Hornbostel-Sachs system, divides these families of instruments into five modes of description, including woodwind instruments, string instruments, percussion instruments, keyboard instruments, and brass instruments. Woodwind Instruments This type of musical instrument received its name from their design material …
Beyblades were first released in Japan in 1999 by a company called Takara that merged with Tomy in 2006. Today, the spinning top series of toys are produced by Takara Tomy with some being licenses by Hasbro and Sonokong. The name Beyblades is a play on the word beigoma that is the name for a …
There are many benefits to gardening for kids. It can encourage healthy eating habits, improve self-confidence, and it’s a great form of exercise. If you want to inspire a love of gardening in your child, the right toys can help. Gardening tools designed for kids, gardening kits, and themed garden kits are all toys for …
Did you know sensory toys benefit children’s sensory exploration? For example, spinning, rolling and swinging toys exhibits dizzying input that helps the child’s nervous system mature and organizes. Below we peruse some of the best sensory toys to help kids learn, calm down, and communicate. Various spinning and sensory toys are designed to activate different …
Every child on the third rock from the sun plays with toys. They can be socks, pots and pans, or anything that’s shiny and/or makes noise. The appropriate toy teaches children motor skills, fine motor skills, reasoning, creative thinking, problem solving, and social skills. These are only a few of the things necessary for growth. …
Are you in search of a simple, new musical toy for your kid? Keep intact as we outline some of the best available musical toys to get your little one singing, dancing, and dancing. It’s never too early to begin engaging in musical instruments as a toddler. Most people realize they have passion and talents for …
This article gives you in-depth details about the different types of beds for kids, including individual beds to bunk beds. You find how to make the best selection for your kids’ next bed. You will learn about how to decide between the various frames, sizes, cost, and ease of assembly. You will feel confident in …
The brand of Melissa and Doug offers an array of various wooden and plastic toys they are very popular with children of all ages, from babies to toddlers, but there are also many other brands of toys that are very similar to Melissa and Doug toys, there are many times more affordable and very similar. …
Lite Brite is a classic toy many of us remember from our childhood. Simple and innovative, children spend hours creating art with the toy. The toy has continued to be a favorite among kids and parents alike. The Original Lite Brite The original Lite Brite debuted in 1967. The simplistic toy allowed children to create …
When our little bundles of joy sit up, babble, crawl, and play with their toys, we watch in amazement at how accomplished they are. The science of child development has advanced quite a bit in recent years. Child care professionals can tell us what a child is learning at any given age. When you put …
Reading is so important for kids as is reading to your smaller children from a very young age. Reading opens up new worlds for children, as it does for adults, and it is so important to encourage reading. I was so excited when my granddaughter, who is now almost eight years old, started taking a …
Introduced to the market and children everywhere in 1983, the brand of Construx plastic building toys was then discontinued in 1988. It was then resurrected by Mattel in 1997 but then they stopped producing the toys. Never fear, though, because Mattel then revived the brand again in 2017 but brought it back as Mega Construx …
One of my most favorite childhood toys was a classic toy, known as the Spirograph. I would sit for hours and use plastic shapes and colored pens to draw all kinds of shapes. It allowed me to be creative but with some help from the tools. Spirograph and other toys have come a long way …
There’s nothing more fun than annoying your mother by bringing her toddler granddaughter an admittedly cute but noisy animatronic plush toy. They’re cute little electronic pets like puppies, kittens, guinea pigs, calves, giraffes, and other imaginative creations. They sit up and bark, mew, tell stories, sing, and dance. There’s even a mama chicken who delivers …
Smaller than a Game Boy, but certainly less entertaining, the Tamagotchi quickly blew through toy stores in the 90s, exciting children around the world. Children were allowed to raise a digital pet, as if it were a real pet, working to feed, train, and exercise the little moving black digital dot on their screen. Because …
Legos are loved and hated. Respected and feared. They can provide endless hours of entertainment, or cause an explosion of expletives when your foot finds one in the middle of the night. Lego has essentially created its own subculture, which leaves many fans asking can lego break? The answer might surprise you. Can You Break …
The yoyo toy has been around for years, captivating children and adults alike. This toy is simple yet can be challenging to master some technical tricks and stunts. Because the yoyo has been so popular throughout the years, many other toys have been developed that hold the attention of young children and adults in a …
Initially released for the holiday season of 2016, Hatchimals quickly became a popular craze for kids around the world. Between the interactive nature of the toy and the ongoing development, the Hatchimal captivated children and became a popular holiday toy option for families. The popularity of this toy prompted several new toys, similar to a …
Toys are always a popular option with a kid, but it can be difficult finding a toy that will be fun and popular. The Shopkins toy checked both of these boxes and was a recent craze through the holiday season. If Shopkins were impossible to find, there were luckily several other small doll collectible options …
Mom shakes her head as she looks sadly at your toy boxes. She doesn’t understand how “all those toys” aren’t interesting anymore. Well, you know how Moms are – they’re a little slow some days. We get it, though. We get that once you’re past babyhood, infant toys have nothing left to teach you. We …
With their Calico village, small Calico Critters toys, and designer Calico Critters house, what is not to love about this fun and imaginative toy? Between the wholesome family values and adorable animal dolls, it is no wonder that these classic toys remain popular even today. Unfortunately, finding the whole Calico Critter family can be difficult, …
Transformers are popular toys that mimic television shows and movies. While this toy has been hitting retailer shelves for years, recently, it has only grown in popularity exponentially. Trying to purchase this popular action figure toy for your child can be difficult, especially with so many toys on the market. Luckily, we have put together …
It can be difficult for people, adults, and children to sit still. We are found ourselves in a new world of being home just about all the time. We are constantly sitting at a desk or in front of a computer to work, participate in meetings, and even doctor’s appointments. While this has allowed us …
What isn’t to love about the pintsized doll named Polly, who lived in her own self-contained world? The popular Polly pocket play set quickly rose in popularity, prompting other pocket toys to develop through the 1990s. Although not as popular as Polly Pocket, there were plenty of Polly Pocket-inspired toys similar in style and design. …
If you were not a preteen in the early 2000s, you might be either too young or too old to know what a Beyblade is. I am not ashamed to admit I am in the too old category. While I do understand what they are, I am too old to have played with them. If …
Your child might like LEGOs and enjoy building structures and vehicles with them. The toy manufacturer previously released an erector set designed to make boats. Of course, the question arose, “Can Lego boats float?” The answer is simple. Yes and no. The Lego boats you see online may use the specialty building blocks that it …
There were several popular toy fads throughout the 1990s, and the Furby hits the top of the list. With those big, mechanical eyes and a noble attempt at A.I., the Furby toy quickly found its way into the homes of kids across the United States. Although you may have been drawn to the Furby, several …
Rubik’s cube is an iconic toy. It debuted in 1980 and has tested and challenged people all over the globe ever since. It’s often thought that people who can solve a Rubik’s cube are smarter than those who can’t, but this isn’t true. Instead, people who enjoy (and solve) the rubik’s cube simply enjoy that …
Toys make people happy. Sometimes, though, the happiness is short-lived. Kids grow bored with toys so fast that most end up accumulating dust in the closet or toy box until they are inevitably thrown in the trash. When I was a kid, I enjoyed playing with a new toy for a day or two, maybe …
If your child, or an adult in your life, loves to build with Legos and you want to find alternatives that are similar, you have come to the right place for information. Both of my young grandsons absolutely love Legos but they have a ton of them. I have also been searching for toys like …
We all know children learn through play. Activity boxes are innovative toys designed to enhance your child’s development. Spatial reasoning, problem-solving, or color recognition are a few of the skills developed with the help of activity cube games. However, there are also a few essential factors to be considered before you make the purchase. These …
For me, my child is the apple of my eye. Every moment I create and spend with them is precious and cherishable for years to come. However, at the same time, I find that they can be difficult to engage. Therefore, my wife and I began hunting for tools that can keep our child engaged …
Climbing is a super fun activity that I enjoy doing with my kids. I get to spend that quality time while the kids get plenty of exercise! However, teaching the kids to climb from an early age isn’t an easy task. It can be quite challenging to take your toddler who barely walks up on …
Our sons are 9 and 5 years old. We’ve bought tons of toys over the years. They’ve received plenty of toys as gifts over the years. Some they used a ton. Some they didn’t touch. That said, you shouldn’t expect that a toy will have all that long of a lifespan in your household unless …
Recently my two sons and I thought it would be great fun to each get a NERF gun. We had an older one kicking around. It was time to upgrade. We fired up Amazon and… were overwhelmed. There are a lot of options and designs. It’s kind of like the Super Soaker; so many to …
A few years ago our sons received their first nerf gun as a gift. I have to admit that it was pretty cool. The bullets shoot fast and reasonably far. They don’t hurt. The only potential for injury is a bullet to the eye which is why I insist they play with safety goggles. They’re …