School may be out for the summer, but that doesn’t mean that kids have to stop learning! There are a lot of toys and games out there on the shelves that will spark kids’ love of learning while they still have tons of fun. We’ve rounded up some of our favorite toys to help your kids avoid the summer slide without getting bored. Check them out below!
CRAFT-TASTIC NATURE SCAVENGER HUNT JOURNAL
Experience the magic of nature with Scavenger Hunt Journal! Kids can go outside and collect natural ingredients, then add them to their journal using stickers. The journal has 32 pages full of nature-inspired fun to get kids out exploring nature. Kids can look around nature for the materials to fill their journals, and learn a…
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VIRTUAL REALITY OCEANS
Kids can take a deep dive into the world’s waters with the power of virtual reality (VR). This kit includes a 96-page book featuring whales, sharks, and more, which kids can immersively experience with the included VR headset and scratch art kit.
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SOLAR RACE CAR
This sleek, compact race car harnesses the energy from the sun to power an electric motor. With only 22 parts and an easy, snap-together design, kids only need a pair of diagonal cutters to assemble the car.
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MISSION OCEAN
This board game teaches kids about water pollution. Players race to collect plastic waste and take it to the ship, cleaning up the ocean and protecting sea creatures. The game is made with eco-friendly materials and part of the proceeds go to The Ocean Cleanup.
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BY THE BOOK
In this single-player game, kids will draw one of 40 challenge cards indicating which books they must use and how many of those books they must place horizontally. Then they will try to build a balanced bookshelf following that prompt.
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SNAP CIRCUITS GREEN ENERGY
Kids can make their own real-working circuits and learn the basics of electronics and alternative energy with this set. With more than 45 parts and 125 projects to explore, kids will gain knowledge about clean energy concepts, including the science behind electric cars, windmills, and hand-generated power.
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LEGO CREATOR 3 IN 1 BIRDHOUSE
Kids can build three different animal scenes one at a time with this 476-piece LEGO set. The main build features a birdhouse with an opening roof and includes five poseable toy birds to sit on its perches. Kids can use the same pieces to instead build a hedgehog and a squirrel sitting on a park…
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LEAPFROG FRUIT COLORS LEARNING SMOOTHIE
Toddlers can take a pretend smoothie break with this colorful cup. Little ones can swivel Crystal the Cup’s straw to choose from five fruit flavors like Sherry Strawberry and Oliver Orange, who introduce themselves as the cup changes color to match. It’s a teething toy that also includes sing-along tunes in reggae, pop, punk rock,…
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LITTLE TIKES SOLID WOOD COUNTING WORM
This chunky sorting toy is designed to stimulate learning while providing hours of wiggly fun. It features multiple colors and numbers from 1-10, allowing little ones to practice skills such as counting, color identification, hand-eye coordination, and more.
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MINI ABC POPS
Toddlers can learn uppercase letter recognition, vocabulary skills, and beginning sounds with these Mini ABC Pops which also help to enhance fine motor skills and color identification. This 52-piece set includes 26 matching, two-piece ice pops in a variety of colors. Each ice pop has an uppercase letter on the outside that kids can pop…
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INSERT CARD HERE
In this card game, kids can insert a card between two other cards — one that’s lower in value and one that’s higher. Things move fast as the players quickly change the high and low cards and introduce wild and reverse cards into the gameplay. The first player to play all their cards wins the…
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PINXIES BUTTERFLY HOT AIR BALLOON
Designed to inspire storytelling, this STEM-based construction set includes graphic paperboard panels, colorful plastic building links, accessories, and stickers that kids can use to build a hot air balloon. It’s compatible with other Pinxies building sets.
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SMITHSONIAN MEGA SCIENCE LAB
Kids learn about volcanoes, weather, outer space, and more. The Smithsonian Mega Science Lab is six STEM kits in one! Observe the process of crystal formation, assemble and paint a model of the earth and moon, and erect and erupt your very own volcano. Create an Eco Dome Habitat where you can catch, collect, and…
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3DOODLER CREATE+ MAKER BUNDLE
The Create+ Maker Bundle is the latest all-in-one kit to combine hands-on creativity with critical thinking as kids design solutions to everyday problems in 3D. This set engages kids' imagination by giving them the tools to express their ideas visually with the press of a button. With more than 20 different design projects of varying…
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THE VERY HUNGRY CATERPILLAR STICKER SUNCATCHERS
Kids can decorate an assortment of Very Hungry Caterpillar-themed suncatchers using colorful, translucent stickers and window clings. This mess-free craft activity features iconic imagery from the classic book and helps kids practice fine motor skills and color and shape recognition while they get creative.
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OUCH & OOPS PLUSH
These plush pals are a playful way for kids to say they're sorry. Based on the popular psychology theory. Includes two plushies for apologizing and being apologized to. When kids are hurt, hand them "Ouch". When you've hurt them, say sorry by giving them "Oops". Ouch & Oops are a great way to teach kids…
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ROOM TO GROW GREENHOUSE
This garden home has everything an 18-inch doll could need to care for their favorite patch of plants. The set comes with features like a working porch light and opening window with bird sounds, as well as accessories like toy gardening tools and seed pouches.
