Category: Toys and Play

7 Fantastic Little Tikes Playhouse Sets for Budding Preschool Homeowners

You never forget the moment you get the keys to your first house—and for a toddler, the feeling is just the same when you get your own playhouse. Little Tikes playhouse sets offer a wide range […]

9 Kiddie Pool Picks to Create a Summer Oasis

Get ready to splash and play—summer is finally here. With a bit of creativity and a couple of outdoor toys, you can transform a simple backyard barbecue into an imaginary day at the beach. Don’t forget […]

7 Little Tikes Toy Box Options to Keep Your Tots’ Toys in Order

Playtime can make a room look like a storm has just hit. Toys on the floor… Toys on the sofa… Toys on the table… Toys everywhere! If you’d like to encourage your tiny tornadoes to keep […]

Using Friendly Academic Competition as a Way to Boost Student Engagement in Social Studies Education

Often when educators, parents, or administrators think of a “competitive” student, they’re probably more likely to envision someone in a physical-education class than a student of history. The image, sadly of a toned and seasoned athlete, […]

9 Magna Doodle Toys: Imagine, Draw, Erase and Repeat

There’s a lot to be said about the creative process: it’s engaging, stimulating, imaginative and messy. And it always seems that kids want to draw or paint when you’re about to run out the door, or you’ve just cleaned […]

Is The Next John Glenn or Neil Armstrong Sitting In Your Class? Encouraging The Next Generation Of Space Explorers

Within all of us, there lies a desire to explore. It can be as simple as trying a new cuisine or as complicated as diving into the depths of an ocean to see the vibrant colors […]

7 Best Fisher Price Little People Toys for Playful Development

The wonderful world of Fisher Price Little People toys is bursting with cute creatures, fun families, and creative car sets. Their colorful, chunky, child-friendly toys are specifically designed for little fingers and developing minds, emphasizing discovery, […]

9 Amazing Minecraft Toys for Kids Who Create

If your little ones are mad about Minecraft, they’ll love real-life Minecraft toys! These “blocky” toys may look strange at first glance, but the Minecraft generation will instantly recognize their favorite characters, animals, and objects from the […]

7 Terrific Lego Train Sets for Future Railway Engineers

If your kids are loco for locomotion, Lego train sets are a guaranteed hit. With every kind of model from old steam engines to modern high-speed trains, they have something for engineers of all ages, and […]

Marbotic Smart Letters and Numbers Review: Tech Toys With A Soul (and Major Fun Factor!)

The Product Marbotic offers wooden letters and numbers that work with six apps (free with the purchase of the letter and number blocks), which together allow your child to practice number- and letter-recognition, addition, subtraction, tens […]

A Future Artist May Be in Your Preschool Classroom—Some Things to Consider When Setting Up Your Art Centre

The art area in a preschool child care center can be one of a child’s favorite spaces. Just imagine, mounds of crayons, boxes of colored pencils, markers in every color, plain paper, glue, plastic scissors, magazines […]

Up to 50% OFF Creativity and STEM Toys – Fractus Deals

Put away those screens people, here comes some creative hand-on fun! With amazing savings on some of the most popular creative and STEM toys it’s time to get those brains and hands working! Creativity and STEM Toys 1. […]

We Got the First Taste of the Delectable “Hoagie” Game…and It Really Is the Perfect Sandwich Game!

Product Review for the Card Game “Hoagie”: A Game of Sandwich Building Skill!Our family is slightly competitive in nature and when it comes to card games, nothing is more enticing! So, when we received “Hoagie” in […]

Recess Rules!! And Why Kids Need MORE of It!

“For generations, recess has been considered by many students in elementary school as their favorite part of the day.” Recess is a cornerstone of childhood. For many children, it’s a breath of fresh air, an opportunity […]

Books to Inspire Coding & Robotics

I have been running a Coding and Robotics Club at my school, St Aidan’s AGS Junior School, Brisbane, for a couple of years now. One of the best ways to inspire children I have found is […]

10 of the Best Robots for Kids: Games, Fun and Learning

I’ve titled this post ‘The Best Robots for Kids’. I use the word ‘Kids’ quite loosely here. I am very much an adult. A geeky adult, perhaps. But an adult all the same. And I can say without any hint […]

Here’s How Student ‘Learning Lab Leaders’ Make a Difference in Our Makerspace

I am always so impressed by the talents of our students. Our young people have so much to offer and share with the world around them. When we tap into that aptitude within our schools, we […]

Exclusive Interview: Author Teresa Ann Power and The ABCs of Yoga For Kids Around the World

The following is an exclusive interview with Teresa Anne Power, internationally acclaimed children’s yoga expert and bestselling author, yogi, and advocate for the health benefits of yoga for children. Her first book, international hit The ABCs […]

LEGO for Learning—Get Kids Excited and Ready to Learn!

Failure is just a step towards success. -Colleen Thomson, North Idaho STEM Charter Academy Robots, structures, cars and more—LEGO offers so many ways for children to build and engage in STEM-based learning. LEGO has grown from a […]

9 Slip and Slide, Swim and Play Water Toys for Ultimate Summer Fun

Summer vacation means school is out, the sun is shining, and kids have a lot of extra time on their hands! It’s an ideal time for them to get outside and play with friends while getting fresh […]