Toy Insider Editor-in-Chief Marissa Silva joined News 12 on Long Island to talk about great toys for kids to enjoy outside this spring. For more on the items featured in this segment, check out the product notes below.
NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC BUILD A BEE HABITAT KIT
Crafting and STEM learning come together in this kit, which guides kids through building and decorating their own bee habitat. Hang it outside and use the learning guide to document and discover more about the pollinators.
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MAXX BUBBLES DANCING CHICK BUBBLE BLOWER
This interactive bubble machine flaps its wings, spins, and blows bubbles. It features obstacle-avoidance technology that allows it to turn and move around objects, keeping play continuous and worry-free.
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GUMMY CANDY KIT — BUNNIES, EGGS AND TULIPS
Kids can make sweet springtime treats with this Gummy Candy STEM Kit. They can mix, pour, and mold up to 48 gummies in bunny, egg, and tulip shapes while learning basic science concepts like measurements, temperature, and phases of matter. With kiwi and strawberry flavors included, it’s a fun, educational activity perfect for Easter.
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CANDY BOUNCY SCENTED 8-INCH BALL
Each bright ball is infused with a juicy, candy-inspired scent. There are four fruity fragrances for kids to choose from: lemon, blueberry, strawberry, or grape.
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FISHER-PRICE FRIENDSHIP FOREST SORT & STORE TACKLE BOX
Baby can go fishing for endless shape-sorting fun with the Friendship Forest Sort & Store Tackle Box from Fisher-Price. This fishing-themed shape sorter activity toy includes 6 shape blocks to sort through the matching slots in the box lid, plus a cute fishing net accessory to “catch” fishies. As little anglers grasp and sort the…
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JUMP & JOY MEGA BOUNCER
This epic bouncer inflates in just 2 minutes and features mesh windows for easy supervision. With an extra-wide slide, kids can slide, bounce, and play for hours, inside or outside.

