Toy Insider Senior Editor/Toy Book Editor-in-Chief James Zahn joined FOX 32 in Chicago to talk about the top toys that teach. 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.


FISHER-PRICE LAUGH & LEARN 4-IN-1 ACTIVITY TABLE & EASEL

Babies and toddlers can play, learn, and create with this electronic toy. With the help of a grown-up, it easily converts from a busy board to an activity table to a play table to an art easel.

Product Facts

  • MSRP:
  • $64.79
  • Age:
  • 6 MOS+

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  • Type:
  • AA
  • Quantity:
  • 3

MS. RACHEL SPIN ALONG LEARNING WHEEL

Toddlers can turn the wheel to practice mouth movements and color recognition, discover animals and their sounds, and more. The toy features three play modes and interactive prompts guided by Ms. Rachel’s voice.

Product Facts

  • MSRP:
  • $32.99
  • Age:
  • 1+

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BOOKSY: THE DISNEY EDITION 1 PACK WINDOW BOX

Each Booksy figure holds a tiny 40-page storybook for young readers to discover. Kids can collect or choose from Disney’s Stitch, Moana, Elsa, and Simba.

Product Facts

  • MSRP:
  • $9.97
  • Age:
  • 3+

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MAGNA-TILES POLICE STATION 35-PIECE SET

Lights flash, sirens blare, and the MAGNA-TILES Police Station Set is ready to save the day! Watch your little heroes race to the rescue with the Pullback Chassis, bringing high-speed fun to playtime. The interchangeable vehicle attachments and updated magnetic figures offer endless opportunities for creative play, allowing kids to mix, match, and customize their…

Product Facts

  • MSRP:
  • $59.99
  • Age:
  • 3+

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MONOPOLY APP BANKING BOARD GAME

In this edition of Monopoly, the free app serves as the Banker and Bank. Players aim to secure the kid-inspired properties, like Trampoline Mansion, then scan the Title Deeds and other cards to auction, rent, and buy within the app. It also features different mini games.

Product Facts

  • MSRP:
  • $24.99
  • Age:
  • 8+

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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.

Product Facts

  • MSRP:
  • $49.95
  • Age:
  • 6+

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CRAYOLA LIMITED-EDITION COLLECTION

Iconic retired crayon colors are back — but only for a limited time. Dandelion, Mulberry, Blizzard Blue, Raw Umber, Lemon Yellow, Orange Red, Violet Blue, and Magic Mint are now available as crayons, markers, colored pencils, and more.

Product Facts

  • MSRP:
  • $0.99-2.99
  • Age:
  • 3+

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Bill Reese

Bill Reese

Bill Reese is Director of Operations at Adventure Media & Events, where he's worked since 2014. A proud and profoundly weird graduate of SUNY Purchase, he spends most weekends rooting for the New York Red Bulls pro soccer team and making subway systems out of Brio trains with his little boy Jonah. ↙️↙️↙️

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