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.
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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.
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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.
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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…
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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.
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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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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.

