Toy Insider Parent and Contributing Editor Charlene DeLoach joined Great Day Connecticut to show off the smartest educational toys of the year. For more on the items featured in this segment, check out the product notes below.
OSMO READING ADVENTURE

This learn-to-read program combines speech recognition with physical books and an iOS app. It includes an app, four books, an interactive wand, and an Osmo base and reflector. Monthly subscription available for additional books.
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PROFESSOR MAXWELL’S VR ATLAS

Discover the world in virtual reality with this 138-page interactive illustrated atlas for kids. Kids can explore points of interest, landmarks, and world wonders in augmented and virtual reality. The set includes 30 pieces loaded with projects and activities to inspire tangible play, while discovering cities, cultures, food, currency, and language from all over the…
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BIRDHOUSE

This LEGO Birdhouse features a birdhouse with an opening roof at the top of the stand and comes with five colorful and poseable toy birds to sit on its perches, as well as lots of other accessories. There are three different buildable animal scenes in this 3-in-1 set. Build a birdhouse with five birds, rebuild…
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ADOPTION DAY BABY

Kids can learn about the adoption process with this assortment of 14-inch baby dolls. Each doll includes an adoption certificate, a hospital wristband, a blanket, a pacifier, and a disposable diaper. The included cradle becomes a changing table. Kids can learn about the adoption process with this assortment of 14-inch baby dolls. Each doll includes…
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MEGA CHOMP R/C SHARK

The swishing tail and half-submerged appearance of this remote-controlled shark turns any floor into infested waters. It's 16 inches long and features chomping jaw action.
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OSMO READING ADVENTURE

This learn-to-read program combines speech recognition with physical books and an iOS app. It includes an app, four books, an interactive wand, and an Osmo base and reflector. Monthly subscription available for additional books.
Buy Now
PROFESSOR MAXWELL’S VR ATLAS

Discover the world in virtual reality with this 138-page interactive illustrated atlas for kids. Kids can explore points of interest, landmarks, and world wonders in augmented and virtual reality. The set includes 30 pieces loaded with projects and activities to inspire tangible play, while discovering cities, cultures, food, currency, and language from all over the…
Buy Now
BIRDHOUSE

This LEGO Birdhouse features a birdhouse with an opening roof at the top of the stand and comes with five colorful and poseable toy birds to sit on its perches, as well as lots of other accessories. There are three different buildable animal scenes in this 3-in-1 set. Build a birdhouse with five birds, rebuild…
Buy Now
ADOPTION DAY BABY

Kids can learn about the adoption process with this assortment of 14-inch baby dolls. Each doll includes an adoption certificate, a hospital wristband, a blanket, a pacifier, and a disposable diaper. The included cradle becomes a changing table. Kids can learn about the adoption process with this assortment of 14-inch baby dolls. Each doll includes…
Buy Now
MEGA CHOMP R/C SHARK

The swishing tail and half-submerged appearance of this remote-controlled shark turns any floor into infested waters. It's 16 inches long and features chomping jaw action.