As summer vacation rolls in, so does the rain and heat. There are just some days where your kids can’t go outdoors and play. The kiddos then get bored and can’t think of what to do next. So, this is the time to keep some new toys in your arsenal for fun. Here are a few of my favorite new top finds.
If you are looking for some
experiment-type activities that also integrates STEM learning check out these
two kits from Horizon Group USA. I like this type play that become teachable
moments.
Discovery Quick Sand
Discovery Quick Sand
MSRP: $5.00
Age Recommendation: 6+
Experiment with non-Newtonian fluids by
creating your own Quick Sand! Make swirling, slimy sand that glows in the dark.
Real quicksand in nature acts as a liquid when it is agitated, which causes you
to sink. With your homemade quicksand, solid objects will slowly get swallowed
up! Try placing a small object on your quicksand and watch it sink.
Available
at Michaels, Bed Bath & Beyond
Discovery Rainbow Putty
MSRP: $5.00
Age Recommendation: 6+
Product Description: Experiment with polymers
and create your own Rainbow Putty! Polymers are long strings of molecules, and
they all act differently. Some can be hard, some slimy and runny, and others
rubbery and bouncy. Your Rainbow Putty is a bouncy polymer. Make, bounce, and
stretch your putty! Combine as many colors as you like to make rainbow swirl!
Available
at Michaels, Bed Bath & Beyond
For the younger kids, VTech provides fun toys that
teach skills. If you have an animal lover, like my Matthew, check out this toy.
GearZooz™ GearBuddies Lion & Mouse™
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Go for a friendly spin with the GearZooz™
GearBuddies Lion & Mouse™.
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Kids can connect the Smart Gear™ mouse and turn
the handle to watch the gears spin. Placing the mouse on the lion’s back
triggers fun phrases and stories. They can also turn the handle gear to hear a
melody, then turn the handle faster and faster to speed up the melody.
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Press the light-up button to hear fun stories, or
roll the lion to hear playful sing-along songs.
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Then, mix and match with other GearZooz™ playsets
(sold separately) for more gear-rific fun!
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Ages 1½ - 4 years, $9.99
Tad's Fridge Phonics™
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Make learning the alphabet exciting with Tad’s
Fridge Phonics™!
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This interactive toy introduces children to the
letters of the alphabet and the sounds they make, helps build vocabulary and
exercises fine motor skills.
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Kids can place one of the 26 musical letter tiles
into the letter slot and press down for three modes of play that reinforce
letter names, phonics and word skills.
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Three frames can be customized with personal
photos and images for a unique, personalized play experience. And, with its
magnetic base, it’s great for fridge play in the kitchen.
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Age 2 years+, $19.99
Keep the summer fun (indoors and out) -- Happy Parenting,
Tania
I want to thank these companies for the opportunity to review their toys. I was not paid or coached to write this blog post. The information about the products was provided and these are my own opinions.
Photos courtesy of Tania Cowling, all rights reserved.
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