Toy Insider Editor-in-Chief Marissa Silva joined NBC in Connecticut to show off the best new toys and games that are loads of fun with zero screen time. For more on the items featured in this segment, check out the product notes below, and for the complete rundown of the best toys of the holiday season, be sure to check our complete Toy Insider Holiday Gift Guide.
MY FEELINGS BEAN BAGS
These tactile bean bags encourage kids to explore their emotions and express their feelings. In addition to sensory play, they promote self confidence. The bean bags come with a drawstring bag and an activity guide.
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LEAPPODS MAX
Kids can listen to music and guided activities with these Bluetooth-compatible headphones that do not require web connections, downloads, or account setups. They come with a 14-page guidebook to accompany the audio adventures, pairing soundscapes with illustrations.
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NUMBERBLOCKS MATHLINK CUBES 1-10 ACTIVITY SET
Friendly TV series characters bring math learning to life this back to school season! Numberblocks are the friendly characters from the award-winning CBeebies/BBC series. Kids can use the special-edition MathLink Cubes Numberblocks to build their own characters. Kids can see how numbers really work as they build their own Numberblocks from one to 10. Kids…
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SURPRISE RIDE
With this subscription kit, kids can receive a surprise educational set each month. Each kit explores a fascinating subject: science, history, animals, geography, fantasy, and more. All surprise kits include all project supplies, a reading book, a keepsake, plus simple step-by-step photo instructions. Choose either the 12-month, 6-month, or month-to-month subscription, or purchase each kit…
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GLOW IN THE DARK PUZZLES
Features three creative themes: ocean life, magic forest, and dinosaur. Turn the lights off when the puzzle is finished and see a whole new dimension of the puzzle come to life as it glows in the dark. With the flick of a switch, the puzzle's features glow and shine. These puzzles are nearly five feet…
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NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC HERB GARDEN GROWING KIT
Kids will plant seeds, decorate the flowerpots, and grow their own basil, oregano, and chives. The kit includes soil pods, seeds, paints, brushes, stickers, and more.
