What
is your theme for gift giving to children this season? This year I’m leaning
toward creativity. Things the kids can make and do during their holiday break
from school. Look at your toy list holistically. Try to match the toy to the
child’s interest and abilities. And, an important factor is purchasing age-appropriate
toys/kits from well-respected companies that will provide playthings that will
last and abide by the safety rules. Here are a few to consider during your 2018
holiday shopping trips.
OnTel Products Make the
MagicPad
MagicPad™
features an amazing crystal-clear, light-up screen that not only brings art to
life, but also makes learning fun! The kids just insert one of the stencils
behind the screen featuring games, art or learning. Once their drawing is
complete, press the color-change button to choose from 8 different light
effects to see their creation glow! They can also create freely without using s
stencil.
The
MagicPad’s screen easily wipes clean and is portable for fun on the go. It also has a built-in stand, so kids
can display their creations, or it makes for a perfect nightlight. Each set
includes a MagicPad™, 3 Dual-Sided Neon Pens (for six total colors), 30
Stencils, a Glow-Boost Card, Eraser Cloth and a Fun Guide.
Recommended
Age: 3+ with a MSRP of $19.99
Availability:
Walmart, Target, Walgreens, CVS, Rite Aid and https://www.buymagicpad.com/?mid=9800765
VTech
Makes the DigiArt Color by Lights™
Let
lights guide the way as you create your next masterpiece with DigiArt Color by
Lights™. The light-up board identifies each of the 50 included coloring pages
and responds by showing what color to use in each section. Download more pages
online for unlimited printing and play. Connect the light-up dots to draw
shapes, objects and animals. The art board features a dry-erase surface and a
stencil card for more creative play, plus a variety of melodies to enjoy while
creating your work of art. Color and create with light!
Ages
3-6 with a MSRP of $21.99
DigiArt Spirals & Sounds™
Create
unique spiral art designs with DigiArt Spirals & Sounds™. Place a piece of
letter size paper (not included) inside the electronic art board, choose an
animal stencil, then use one of the five included gears and the marker to make
fun and intricate spiral patterns. Place an animal stencil in the board and
press the talk button to hear creative encouragement, fun facts and a silly
rhyme about the animal. Roll a gear inside the animal stencil to trigger funny
sounds. Switch to music mode to hear 20 cheerful melodies while you create. Let
your creativity soar with spirals!
Ages
3-6 years, $19.99 is the MSRP
Kidi Secrets Selfie Journal™ by
VTech
Protect
your thoughts and dreams with the Kidi Secrets Selfie Journal™. Make a photo journal,
write diary entries or record messages and keep them safe. Facial recognition
software unlocks the journal only when it recognizes your face. Features front
and rear cameras so you can take selfies and pictures of your friends. A full
suite of mini-apps includes games, photo and video filters, music and utilities
that give you a variety of activities to play. Create new looks for yourself
and your friends, care for a virtual pet, decorate photos and videos, play
learning games and more! You're the key to this diary!
Age 6
Years+, $49.99 is the MSRP
And of
course we can’t forget about making music. This activity enhances the creative
side of learning.
Kidi Star Music Magic Microphone™ by
VTech
Set
out on the path to stardom with the Kidi Star Music Magic Microphone™. Be the
lead singer with this interactive microphone that features Music Magic mode,
which reduces the main vocal track of your favorite songs so your own voice is
center stage! Easily connect your MP3 player or mobile device and sing along to
favorite tunes from your collection. The microphone is packed with exciting
features like four games, four original songs, a voice changer with four effects
and an applause button. Record yourself for up to two minutes and enjoy your
performance again and again!
Age 5
Years+, $29.99 MSRP
These
are just a few of the many toys that are available for gifts this year. I feel
that these toys and others by these companies are perfect for hands-on fun
during the upcoming holidays. Check out the company’s websites for more ideas.
OnTel
Toys and Products -- https://www.ontelcatalog.com
Photos by Tania Cowling, all rights
reserved
I would like to thank these
companies for providing me samples of their products for my review. There was
no payment for my blog post.
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