Toy Insider Assistant Editor Taylor Battle joined FOX 5 in Washington to talk about the best educational toys for kids ahead of the new school year. For more on the items featured in this segment, check out the product notes below.
MS. RACHEL MY FIRST LEARNING FARM
Kids can put Ms. Rachel, pig, and cow figures on the corners of the barn to hear interactive prompts and songs in Ms. Rachel’s voice. Families can also discover daily farm routines, like morning chores, then flip the toggle to night mode to tuck the animals into bed. The two-sided playset also features sensory touchpoints…
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CHOMPSAW
This kid-safe power tool makes cutting cardboard easy. Kids can use it to transform the cardboard into forts, DIY costumes, educational dioramas, and other creative projects.
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CHOMPSAW INVENTOR’S CLUB MONTHLY SUBSCRIPTION
With this monthly subscription, tweens receive a project pack complete with printed patterns and all the materials they need to complete the build, including step-by-step instructions. This subscription requires a chompsaw (not included).
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BUILD A HOUSE TOOLBOX PLAY SET
A clever house-shaped toolbox holds all tools and building pieces. Kids can attach 51 wooden components like windows, doors, and shingles to build their own house! Includes a squeeze-powered reversible drill that requires no batteries. Designed to develop STEM skills. A hands-on introduction to engineering concepts and problem-solving.
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WONDER LIGHTS EDUCATIONAL FLASHLIGHT PROJECTORS
Kids can insert one of three disks into a handheld projector to see vibrant and unique images. The series features fun themes, including dinosaurs, outer space, sharks, and cute animals.
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BARBIE CHEMISTRY ACTIVITY LAB
Tweens can join Barbie in the world of STEM by conducting 20 different chemistry experiments, such as creating glowing worms, fizzing reactions, glow-in-the-dark chalk, purple slime, and more.
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