Toy Insider Senior Editor/Toy Book Editor-in-Chief James Zahn joined ABC 6 in Philadelphia to show off great toys for Earth Day that teach kids about environmental sustainability. For more on the items featured in this segment, check out the product notes below, and for the complete rundown of the best gifts of the holiday season, check out our complete Toy Insider Holiday Gift Guide.
BLOCKABLES

This collection of snap-and-play wooden blocks and felt accessories is easy to grip and ready for young ones to build, stack, and link in every direction.
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WOW IN THE WORLD: KIDS’ BINOCULARS & NATURE EXPLORER KIT

The binoculars feature quality lenses, an adjustable width, soft eyecups, and a focus adjustment wheel. An eight-page manual tracks kids’ progress in the nature scavenger hunt as they listen to a guided expedition of the outdoors from Wow in the World’s Guy Raz and Mindy Thomas.
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FISHER-PRICE WOODEN PICNIC BASKET SET

Preschool kids can pack up and head out on endless “outdoor” adventures with this wooden picnic basket and pretend food playset from Fisher-Price. This 31-piece set has everything kids need for a deliciously fun picnic, including plates, cups, cutlery, 17 play food pieces, a cozy gingham blanket and a basket to carry it all. With…
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PLAY-DOH BLOOMING FLOWERS GARDEN TOY PLAYSET

Little florists can fill the garden box by making pretend flowers from Play-Doh. The kit includes six unique shapes, a flowerpot, a vase, five compound cans, and gardening tools.
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CARE BEARS SWEET SERENITY BEAR

This 14-inch plush combines sensory play with the classic Care Bears design. The plush’s belly badge, paw pads, and ears feature different satisfying textures.