Toy Insider Senior Editor/Toy Book Editor-in-Chief James Zahn joined Daytime Chicago on WGN to talk about the best new toys that teach ahead of the new school year. 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 spring and summer seasons, check out our complete Toy Insider Spring and Summer Gift Guide.
MAGNA-TILES SPACE 32-PIECE SET
This space-themed building set includes a shuttle that doubles as a storage container. It comes with an astronaut figure and new microMAGS pieces.
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BATTAT EDUCATION BRIGHT EXPLORER – EDUCATIONAL LIGHTBOX PLAYSET
A color-changing light box set for shape learning and sensory play! The 79-piece set comes with lots of learning accessories like a sensory bin, fine motor tools, translucent shapes and bugs, a measuring cup, pattern cards, and more. Find fun and educational play ideas in the play guide! There are many ways to play like…
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3DOODLER START+ ESSENTIALS 3D PRINTING PEN SET
Kids can use their imagination to draw anything into a 3D object, teaching them spatial awareness and building skills. Just charge the pen, insert a filament strand, and start drawing.
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PINBALL MACHINE MAKER: GUMBALL RALLY
With this buildable pinball machine, kids can explore lessons in physics and mechanical engineering by customizing their own course that uses edible gumballs as pinballs.
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SKETCH PALS FIDGETY FRIENDS
Draw with your fingertips or the attached stylus, then press the character’s nose to erase and start over. Each features a grooved texture behind the board for a sensory experience.
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WADDLE KARAOKE FOOT-POWERED RIDE-ON
Lift the seat on this foot-to-floor ride-on to reveal a working microphone, a keyboard, and a drum. Kids can enhance gross motor skills while making music and engaging in sensory play.
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