Toy Insider Parent and Contributing Editor Charlene DeLoach joined Great Day Connecticut on CBS in Hartford to show off the best toys to help kids manage emotions, problem solve, and create positive relationships with others. 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 season, be sure to check out The Toy Insider’s Spring and Summer Gift Guide.
FEELINGS FAMILY HAND PUPPETS
Each of the five puppets expresses an emotion through its unique facial expression, body position, and design. As kids explore the puppets through dramatic play, roleplay, and guided discussions, they will develop the skills to understand five core emotions: happy, angry, surprised, sad, and scared.
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DREAM SAND
Dream Sand, the super soft and dreamily smooth sensory sand, is back with four different colors to squish! They include the original cloud blue, light purple, tangerine, and soft yellow. Dream Sand won’t dry out, and leaves no residue on kids’ hands. Each color of sand can be stored in its colored container. Dream Sand…
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BE KIND CUBES
Start a kindness conversation around Valentine's Day (and every day) with the Be Kind Cubes. Roll the cube, read the prompt, and introduce kids to social-emotional learning. Includes six cubes with 36 conversation prompts in three fun categories: Kindness, compliments, and manners.
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OUCH & OOPS PLUSH
These plush pals are a playful way for kids to say they're sorry. Based on the popular psychology theory. Includes two plushies for apologizing and being apologized to. When kids are hurt, hand them "Ouch". When you've hurt them, say sorry by giving them "Oops". Ouch & Oops are a great way to teach kids…
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MEMO RUSH
Kids can get their memory racing for the right characters in this game full of emotions! Players simultaneously tap cards matching either a character or one of six emotions. Memo Rush improves visual perception, memory, and emotion recognition.
