Toy Insider Associate Editor Samantha Connell joined FOX 61 in Connecticut to talk about the best new educational toys to kick off the new school year. For more on the items featured in this segment, check out the product notes below, and for a rundown of the best toys, games, and gifts of the season, check out our complete Toy Insider Spring & Summer Gift Guide.
PLAYTAB GO
This travel-friendly toy includes two tactile sensory tiles for kids to move, switch, and replace with other Play Tab tiles. It also has a clip to attach to a car seat, a bag, or a stroller.
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JELLY BLOX TRACTOR VEHICLE SET
This building set features 12 squishy pieces, including a tractor, a farmer, and apple crates. The pieces also feature new sensory fills for unique texture experiences.
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MINI TWISTABLES CRAYONS 24 CT
Crayola Twistables Crayons never need sharpening—just give a twist to keep the color going! The durable plastic barrels are clear and let kids see the color inside while protecting it against breakage. The fun twistable barrels are designed to keep kids coloring without interruption. When the crayon tip starts to disappear, just twist up the…
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NANO-MALS INTERACTIVE PETS
Discover a world of fashionable, pocket-sized pets with Nano-mals. These electronic interactive pets feature an electric heart meter that communicates their needs to their young caregivers. The more the pets are played with and cared for, the more interactions they unlock.
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KIDS’ TELESCOPE & ASTRONOMY KIT
The telescope’s 25x and 50x magnification powers allow you to examine the Moon’s cratered landscape, planets, and stars. Comes with a star wheel, an adjustable tripod, an eight-page, full-color learning guide, and exclusive audio content from the Wow in the World podcast.
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