Toys & Games Archives - Page 4 of 31

Social and emotional learning with Miniland Educational

Miniland Educational has been helping educators give kids the tools they need to express themselves through play for years, but I’d urge parents to check them out as well. These are strange times, and sometimes that calls for an educator’s toolbox.

DIY miniature fairy swings

DIY miniature fairy swings for toys, fairy gardens, and more. We crafted these for our Maileg Mouse house, but they can be used for play or display.

Creativity for Kids gardening kits make any staycation fun

I know all you mamas out there are trying your best to help your kiddos cope with the new restrictions and fears that we all are experiencing. At this point, I’m looking for any way at all to eliminate some of those worries, and I am so thankful I had some educational fun stashed away from Creativity for Kids.

Corolle dolls: a friend you can count on

I’ve said it for years and I’ll say it again: Corolle dolls aren’t just any old baby doll – they are best friends. The snuggle of a Corolle doll has gotten my kids through all their childhood fears and the baby dolls they fall in love with remain beloved friends even after they grow out of the typical doll stage. Now, more than ever, we need simple pleasures and the reminder that things will be okay again

Easy treasure hunting with the GO-FIND 66 from Minelab

Our treasure hunting days were almost over, but they have been revivved thanks to Minelab metal detectors. After meeting with the Minelab team at CES, I knew I had found the solution to all of our treasure hunting woes of the past with the new GO-FIND 66.

Create your own custom ride with the Modarri Configurator

My kids love literally everything about Modarri cars: the way they move and allow the kids to “drive”, the way you can take them apart over and over again, and the way you can build whatever you want with all the Modarri parts. And, now they love that they can create their own custom cars with the Modarri Configurator.

Julie’s Pinball Machine from American Girl

We love when doll accessories are also toys the kids can play with – even without the dolls. Such is the case with Julie’s new Pinball Machine from American Girl that actually works. It’s amazing fun to play with, even without a doll in sight.

Learn block coding while having fun with the Arcade Coder

Learn coding and take over the world. Or at least, be employable in the next twenty years. This new toy from Tech Will Save Us makes learning block coding so fun and easy that a mom could do it. I mean a kid. A kid could do it.

Music Studio Pack: where tech meets music

These kits seem like toys at first glance with their bright colors and cardboard housings. But, these are real musical tools that kids can utilize to learn the basics of music, layering, and even a bit about musical theory. I bet you will be surprised by the kinds of music your kiddo can create with just a few DIY kits.

Modarri mix & match Monster Trucks

With a growing Modarri collection that includes race cars, sport cars, street cars, concept cars, and off road cars amongst other things, I honestly thought we were done being wowed by Modarri. But, then we heard about the newest Modarri cars, the Monster Truck series.