Toy Insider Senior Editor Jackie Cucco joined CT Live in Hartford to show off some great new toys that are great for playtime and great for the planet too. For more on the items featured in this segment, check out the product notes below, and for the complete rundown of the best toys of the spring and summer, be sure to check our complete Toy Insider Spring and Summer Gift Guide
SORT & RECYCLE RIDE-ON TRUCK
Made from 90% reclaimed plastic, little ones can hop on this ride-on truck and learn about recycling and reusing everyday objects. They can sort pieces that represent plastic, metal, and paper into the correct bin and take quizzes that reinforce learning. Made from 90% reclaimed plastic, little ones can hop on this ride-on truck and…
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ANIMAL WILD ACTIVITY SETS
This subscription service offers kids an opportunity to learn more about different ecosystems. Kids can get six or 12 months worth of pop up playsets, that include animal cut outs, games and activities. Amazon rainforest is the first activity set that is delivered to kids' doors. Rainforest set includes four layers of rainforest and a…
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AHA!EMPATHY
This set includes a storybook, an oil-spill experiment, and several ocean rescue projects that teach kids how pollution is affecting the sea and what they can do to help. The hands-on projects help kids show their empathy in action.
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BARBIE LOVES THE OCEAN DOLL & PLAYSET MADE FROM RECYCLED PLASTICS
Beach-themed Barbie doll and playset with summer-themed fashion and 10 beach themed storytelling pieces Includes a lounge chair with working cupholders, a colorful beach umbrella, and more Made from FSC-certified recycled plastics. Dolls are made with 90% ocean-bound plastic parts, and playsets are made from more than 90% recycled plastic
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NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC FLOWER GARDEN GROWING KIT
This STEAM kit makes it easy for kids to decorate their pots, then plant their flower seeds and watch them grow. Introduces kids to the excitement and reward of watching their very own flower garden grow and produce. Includes three stainless steel pots; cosmos, nasturtium, and zinnia seeds; peat pellets; wooden labels and garden shovel;…
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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.
