Toy Insider’s Chief Toy Officer Laurie Schacht joined Your Morning on Canada’s CTV to show off the hottest new toys for kids as they head back to class. 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
LEAPPODS MAX
Kids can listen to music and guided activities with these Bluetooth-compatible headphones that do not require web connections, downloads, or account setups. They come with a 14-page guidebook to accompany the audio adventures, pairing soundscapes with illustrations.
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MATHLINK CUBES EARLY MATH ACTIVITY SET
Build new skills in the classroom one cube at a time! Kids get a hands-on lesson in early math fundamentals every time they build with the set. This engaging activity set pairs 100 MathLink Cubes with 15 double-sided activity cards filled with 30 learning challenges that make math lessons fun. Using the colorful cubes as…
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INTRO TO GEARS
Make things move! Join Ty and Karlie — the young engineers featured in the other Kids First early engineering kits — to build four awesome geared machines and learn all about how gears work. This introductory mechanical engineering kit features 61 durable, reusable, easy-to-handle pieces, ensuring long lasting fun and exploration. This fun & engaging…
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GEOSAFARI JR. MY FIRST MICROSCOPE
The GeoSafari Jr. My First Microscope allows kids to see a magnified hidden world with ease! It's kids' first introduction to a real scientific tool, designed specifically for their eyes. Features two extra-large eyepieces and a chunky, kid-sized focusing knob for easy viewing. My First Microscope features 8x magnification and a built-in LED light with…
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OSMO GENIUS STARTER KIT FOR IPAD
This interactive game combines physical pieces with digital apps. The Starter Kit includes five game appsthat promote visual problem-solving, puzzling, math, freehand drawing, and listening skills. Kids can learn physics, spelling, and vocabulary through a variety of levels that range in difficulty from beginner to expert. Real-time audio and visual feedback helps kids learn through…