Kids saw the Jet Duck Firefighter box and were begging to take a bath!! We tried it out on land first as they loved changing the accessories that...

Bath time is always fun beginning with baby's first water play. Drops and splashes add a sensory dimension to baby's learning as he feels as well as...

Pop Up Shops are my favorites because they have an element of surprise. You never know where they are going to show up--in this case, could be in...

Jack and the Beanstalk is a perfect theme for adding physical building to a story as the beanstalk gets higher and higher throughout the plot....

As we know, a toddler can be a mighty mini band all by himself in the pots and pans drawer so why not give him the proper equipment? Hape's band...

Kids love trains so why not introduce our littlest engineers to an underwater railway? Magnetic vehicles, movement, flexible track, and a sea full...

Geomagworld's Magicube Story Building Sets proved to be a favorite among students and teachers last year when I brought language learning toys to...

When parents ask me for a recommendation for their child 8 years and older, I immediately share Ravensburger's Gravitrax, an interactive marble run...

Bigjigs Toys is known for its fun, sturdy wooden toys, like their 48 piece "Under the Sea Floor Puzzle," made to be gripped by preschool hands with...

We could hardly finish assembling the easel before kids were coming by to play and create! With a 77 piece set of letters and numbers, re-usable...

As I brought the Large Red Barn into a first grade classroom I heard, "I want to play with that!" Kids came right up to the farm and got  their arms...

I was just carrying the Croco Jungle Research Station down the hall to a classroom of eager kids when students passing by said, "Whoa!!" Kids jumped...

My eight year-old friends (one of whom regularly rides a horse) were delighted to be chosen from classmates to be able to play with the mobile vet...

My 4 year-old friend took no time to start moving the magnetic dinosaurs and story accessories to plan his adventure. "This is a children and this...

What kid doesn't like water play? This little pump brings on big fun in the bath, kiddie pool or outside with a bucket of water. With four options...

Kids love a bedtime story so why not add a little magic by projecting the illustrations on the ceiling in the dark, as you cozy up and read to your...

Kids were drawn right into the world of PAW Patrol, commanding their My Size Lookout Tower. No need for instructions as they got right to work...

Toddlers and preschoolers are going to be happy that Geomagworld is making their magicubes™ for the younger set now! These 8 kid-sized magnetic...

Magicube™ magnetic blocks are like magic in the hands of kids. This open-ended play set has 7 cubes and 17 magic clips to attach to your form,...

Kids were drawn to this Adventure Park and didn't want to leave it! Gavin the Go-Kart gives kids a tour of his adventure park, recognizing four...

Little jammin' rockers can make music on their first drum set and learn a whole lot of language skills while tapping the drum pads. Kids and parents...

Little bear is off on a stroll, pushing his cart of shapes. With a little swagger and wiggle, he makes pulling or pushing this cart fun for your...

Everyone knows that kids love dinosaurs, so get ready for some learning fun! Kids are invited to discover fun facts about dinosaurs through making...

"Ready, Set, Bodies" is a box packed with cleverly introduced learning! A little monkey doctor shows kids the science behind their amazing bodies,...

Kids love to sew--boys AND girls. I wish I'd had this set for my last visit to the grandkids. Instead I found myself at the craft store, buying all...

This newest Arckit set, the architectural model building design tool, contains 175+ colored and clear pieces to design modern and traditional...

Hang on babies! SmartNoggin has given us a new milestone maker which is loaded with fun learning. “NogginSeek” is a cognitive rattle ready to teach...

Ready, set, ACTION! Lily's behind the camera and Zoom the dog is ready to perform! But first we have to construct our movie set, complete with a...

Meet Emily and her bear Cocoa in the beautifully illustrated instruction book as you are invited to take a visit to the amusement park. But first,...

I opened the box of Brackitz and my little builder got right to inventing. What fun to see a sibling and friend join the fun and begin their own...

Thanks to Alex Toys, learning letters is fun! Kids need lots of repetition to remember the alphabet so why not make it a game? My little friends...

My 2 year-old friends let out a little squeal when they saw Ted Bear riding on the zebra. They could hardly wait for me to release him from the...

Kids went right for the Pop-it Beads when they spotted them. My 2 year-old friend went to work taking them apart and snapping them together as we...

Toddlers love to have an excuse to walk and preschoolers like to imitate adults so this portable workbench is just in their wheelhouse! My 2...

Kids are attracted to water and babies so be sure to bring Mon Premier Bebe Bath Fresh Riviera along to the beach or pool this summer (the bathtub...

My grandson Sam’s first word may not have been shark or pirate, but his first four syllable utterance was “megoladon," the Goliath of prehistoric...

Open up this pink palace to reveal an incredible number of accessories and beautifully illustrated grand interior including the bedroom, kitchen,...

Known for clever packaging that becomes part of the play, Janod invites us into a new such experience at the farm! Lift off the barn's roof and peek...

Known for clever packaging that becomes part of the play, Janod invites us into a new such experience at the circus! Lift off the roof of the Big...

Pinypon figures provide hours of interchangeable play as little girls switch up hairdos, heads, bodies, clothes and accessories to match the story...

Kids let out a big “Wow!” when they saw the Pinypon Aquapark Adventure. Role play started immediately as my little friend wanted to change bathing...

"Fort Magic" has the perfect name as kids felt the magic, standing inside and outside of their castle, airplane and rocket as they solved design...

Toddlers love to imitate mommy and daddy so watch the proud moment when they load up their backpack and set out for an outing with their baby doll....

Mon Premier Bebe's newest sibling, Calin Maria is an ideal first baby doll for little mommies 18 months and older. The cuddly, soft bean bag body is...

Puppies and babies are to TV commercials as dinosaurs are to kids' play. Kids perk up when discovering dinosaurs. Ravensburger's Science X Dinosaur...

Preschoolers want to get into the action too with a full size puzzle. Ravensburger's 24 piece super sized puzzles are a perfect fit for chunky hands...

Preschoolers love the super sized puzzles and this goofy set of counting animals make assembling the pieces even more fun. Our little friend caught...

Every baby needs a little fresh air during the day so grab your stroller, snap in your mon premier bebe (or any doll up to 12" tall) and off you go!...

Three little sisters rushed into the room at the sight of the new Lundby Smaland Doll's House and started leading the play, re-arranging furniture...

Little Floppy Sissi Piglet plops right down to offer comfort and attention. That face is so inviting with the dark eyes, cute snout, and little...

Kids easily grabbed Little Baby Trampili Elephant for a cuddle with its amazingly soft, squishy body. With embroidered eyes and smile, this friend...

This 2-in-1 toy is perfect for baby as he starts to grow. Tiny and fuzzy, this lamb is just baby's size and easy to hold with her little legs and...

Who is better to soothel your baby to sleep than a super soft and cuddly elephant dressed in a striped romper? This little friend can snuggle next...

Mocky caught the eye of Dad and his little girl who looked right at him and scooped him up!  Mocky's dark eyes and cute face invite conversation as...

PomTree's new Small Sticker Tubs are definitely "stuffed full of fun" with 427 mixed media stickers by category--Sweet Shoppe, Backyard Bugs,...

Kids dove right into play with the newest SmartMax set, Tommy Train. With eyes as headlights, this guy has a personality of his own, with a...

This portable doll house is just the right size for take along play. As I opened up the house to reveal all the detailed props, kids excitedly got...

Enter this futuristic space station with caution as the e-rangers are equipped with a canon, LED surveillance light, and red energy crystals that...

Babies will love their workout with this Pop and Swap Gym by Infantino with so much flexibility to vary the opportunities for discovery and language...

Kids had no trouble leading the play with Fire Rescue Rory as they grabbed the helping helicopter, pulled the trigger and activated the friction...

Kids couldn't wait to get started on Ravensburger's new 100 piece 3D puzzle. We launched into the Wild Jungle, rainforest scene with a jaguar lazing...

Little builders step right up to this functioning workbench, stocked with tools, gears, nails, screws and wooden cut-outs for creating projects. Our...

These chunky, pastel farm animals and farmer fit right into their decor--the chicken sitting on the fence, the pig standing in the mud, the tractor...

All aboard for a fun learning adventure as kids assemble this classic, sturdy 24 piece jigsaw puzzle of a steam engine scene. Parked on the track,...

I grew up spending hours playing with my mother's dollhouse (made by my grandfather) so it was a delight to watch a new generation of little girls...

Creative fun with Toobers and Zots began as kids started punching out the holes of cut out pieces to slide the bendable tubes of foam through a...

Rubbabu's firm but squeezable animal shapes made from their signature natural, textured foam are just plain fun to hold. Little ones can grip and...

Kids learning letters and their corresponding sounds loved using these blocks to form words and create their own letter block when needed. Thirty...

Alex Jr. is designing fresh, bright toys for little ones and now Max is taking over the fun. Newly introduced he has his own little persona as well...

Gather your gang around the sand and water fun farm for a ride around the track, over bridges, through the barn tunnel and under the loader to fill...

"Sookie & Finn, Our Day" is a clear, thoughtful, research-based DVD aimed at encouraging a child's language development through interaction with...

Grab your recyclable bag and head off to your pretend grocery store with your "Lil' Shopper Playset" by Earlyears. Babies learn all about textures,...

Join your child as he charts his day with “Make My Day,” observing, planning and later reflecting on the day’s events and subsequent feelings. Kids...

I love when siblings join in and play with a toy together but at different levels of learning These colorful, soft blocks were easy for our 8...

New crawlers make their way to this inviting kitchen to investigate the sounds, shapes and doors to open and close. Learning cause and effect,...