PAL Award Winners – 2024
PAL Awards
TOYS
GAMES
BOOKS / MEDIA
TOYS
Magnetic Calendar by Janod
Janod's Magnetic Calendar is an interactive tool that offers a multi-sensory approach to learning about time concepts, builds language and...
Cook & Care Corner Kitchen and Nursery by Step2
The Step2 Cook & Care Corner Kitchen and Nursery is a perfect playtime addition for imagination, language, cognitive, and social-emotional...
Unpack Your Day Conversation Kit by Learning Resources
Get ready for back to school (or any day!) with Learning Resources’ Unpack Your Day Conversation Kit. This adorable backpack-shaped tin includes...
PoppinColorz Hydra 2-in1 Blaster by South Beach Bubbles
Outdoor play is essential for children’s overall development, providing opportunities for physical activity, social interaction, and sensory...
SwimWays Pop Up Pool
The SwimWays Pop Up Pool is a must to keep babies and toddlers cool this summer. This portable and easy-to-set-up pool creates a fantastic...
Zoo Jamz® Doggy Xylophone by VTech
The ZooJamz Doggy Xylophone by VTech allows toddlers and young kids to explore music, enhance creativity, and practice coordination through...
ABC Railway Alphabet Learning Train Set by Battat
The ABC Railway Alphabet Learning Train Set by Battat Education is designed to foster early literacy skills through play. This versatile set...
Scribble Scrubbie Jumbo Pets, Wilbur by Crayola
The Scribble Scrubbie series by Crayola is a PAL favorite and now introduces Wilbur, an adorable JUMBO pet. Scribble Scrubbies are designed to...
Dino Dash Up & Down Roller Coaster by Step2
Step2's Dino Dash Up & Down Roller Coaster is a fun and interactive ride-on toy for indoor and outdoor use. It provides plenty of physical...
GAMES
Crash Monsters by MindWare’s Peaceable Kingdom
The stack, skate and crash game for preschoolers is here! MindWare’s Peaceable Kingdom has created another delightful educational game that...
Mycelia by Ravensburger
Ravensburger's Mycelia is a whimsical board game that features a magical world of mushrooms and mystical creatures. It combines the strategic...
Meowdy Partner by MindWare’s Peaceable Kingdom
Meowdy Partner is a cooperative game that encourages players to work together to gather all the cowboy cookies. Players take turn finding...
Empower Empathy by Tiny Sprouts
Empower Empathy is an innovative board game designed to teach children the crucial life skill of empathy. Set in the imaginative city of...
Nacho Pepper by MindWare
Get ready for a spicy dose of learning and fun. Nacho Pepper is a cognitive workout disguised as entertainment. Designed for 2-6 players, it’s a...
Shiny Barn Buddies Farm Floor Puzzle by MindWare’s Peaceable Kingdom
Peaceable Kingdom's Shiny Barn Buddies Floor Puzzle combines the cognitive challenges of puzzle play with the creativity of pretend play. This floor...
Dadada by The Op Games
Dadada is the game where players create their own new language, every time. It’s about categorizing pictured objects and then placing a sound or...
Rubik’s Gridlock by Spin Master
A new twist on everyone's favorite puzzle! Rubik's Gridlock by Spin Master supports language and cognitive development for kids and is the perfect...
Bouncin’ Billy Goats by MindWare’s Peaceable Kingdom
MindWare’s Bouncin' Billy Goats is all about getting hungry goats to their food troughs as they bounce on trampoline paths. Players take turns...
BOOKS / MEDIA
Story of Krit by Kevin Brougher
Another great story by Grandpa Kevin! This gem is about a hippo named Krit, who learns a valuable lesson about integrity. Each line is written with...
Talking Mirror My Sounds Phoneme Set by hand2mind
The Talking Mirror My Sounds Phoneme Set combines the importance of phonological awareness with the power of visual and auditory feedback. It’s a...
PAW Patrol Academy App
PAW Patrol is on a Roll! Spin Master’s PAW Patrol Academy App is an engaging and interactive educational tool designed for preschool and...
Letter Tracing Sensory Pad by hand2mind
The Letter Tracing Sensory Pad by hand2mind is an educational toy designed to help children learn to form letters and build fine motor skills. This...
Talk and Teach Farm (Flash Card Reader) by TLJI
A talking farm that teaches too! The Talk & Teach Farm by The Learning Journey International is an interactive flash card reader that provides...
Hot Dots Sight Words Card Set by Educational Insights
The Hot Dots Sight Words Card Set by Educational Insights offers a dynamic approach to teaching sight words, a crucial component of early literacy....
Marvel’s Spidey & His Amazing Friends: Black Panther Tonie
The Toniebox Audioplayer stands out for its engaging storytelling. Specifically, the Marvel's Spidey and His Amazing Friends tonie, featuring...
Animal Rhymes Storytime by VTech
VTech's Animal Rhymes Storytime combines storytelling, music, and interactive play to foster key language and cognitive skills in babies and...
Big Book of Activities for Little Kids by Highlights
"The Big Book of Activities for Little Kids" by Highlights includes 200+ screen free activities for every busy, curious, and active kiddo. With 12...
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