Baby And Toddler Educational Toys

COLLEGE STATION, TX — Bridget Mais, the owner of Learning Express Toys in College Station has turned to virtual storytelling to keep kids entertained through this pandemic. She's used to kids running through the isles at her educational toy store, now that her doors are closed things have gone silent. "This silence is really deafening and the heart and soul of my store are the kids that come by," Mais said. Mais goes live on Facebook to read a few times a week and absolutely loves it. "As long as I can stay connected to the kiddos and their families that's all that matters at this point," Mais said. She even brought special guest, College Station Mayor Kyle Mooney, to join in on storytime. "It keeps our young people thinking in positive ways and not just dreading of not having anything to do." Mayor Mooney said. As we get through some of the toughest times Mayor Mooney hopes we remember the positive things after all this is over. "They [commun...

LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The online toys and games retailing market is expected to grow by USD 9.10 billion during 2020-2024, according to the latest market research report by Technavio. Request a free sample report Technology has penetrated all aspects of life, including the way children learn and spend their playtime. Parents seek toys that help children learn and develop different aspects of their personality such as creativity, logical thinking, and problem-solving. In addition, the development of modern technology and the constant innovations taking place in the field of toys and games have resulted in several consumers opting for multipurpose toys and games, which provide children with knowledge, fun, and entertainment at the same time. This is creating several opportunities for vendors to introduce innovative products with multiple functions and subsequently capture the market share. Thus, the availability of multipurpose toys and games will drive the growth ...

Passaro Edizioni has designed a sustainable toy called Paesaggio con figure, which it is presenting for the VDF x Ventura Projects collaboration. Exhibitor: Passaro EdizioniProject title: Paesaggio con figure Passaro Edizioni is a part of the Italian design studio Vittorio Passaro. Paesaggio con figure is its latest project, an educational toy for children made using only sustainable materials, which it is introducing for VDF x Ventura Projects. It comprises a series of paper and wooden figures, described by Passaro Edizioni as "open letters". The intention is for children to move the pieces around, construct a scene and tell a story. Passaro Edizioni's goal for the project was to create an educational children's game that challenged the use of unsustainable materials from which they are typically made. Website: http://www.vittoriopassaro.comEmail: vittorio.passaro@gmail.com Virtual Design Festival is the world's first online design festival, taking place from 15 ...

Business was booming for Michelle Smith's three Piccolo Mondo Toys stores in Hillsboro and Beaverton – well, it was until the coronavirus intervened. Smith's business concept is for the experience at her stores to be hands-on and interactive. But that kind of shopping isn't possible now because of social distancing. She has kept the lights on by selling on the web and offering curbside pickup, but that isn't playing to Piccolo Mondo's strengths. At her downtown Hillsboro store recently, "we had a really slow day," Smith says. "Our revenue literally was four dollars and 99 cents." That clearly isn't sustainable. At about the same time, Oregon schools closed because of the pandemic. Smith was talking to a fellow toy store owner in Buffalo, New York, who had set up a plan to solicit donations from the public to be used to make up activity bags that could be donated to needy children who couldn't be at school. Smith liked the idea and hit up ...

HILLSBORO, Ore. — Being stuck at home has many families breaking out the board games, puzzles, and activities more than ever. However, that might not be an option for families who are struggling to put food on the table in these uncertain times. That's why a local toy store is stepping up, to add a little joy and a little play when families need it the most. "Toy stores; we bring hope and joy to children. That's really what we do," said Michelle Smith, owner of Piccolo Mondo Toys. Step into a toy store and no matter how old you are, you're snapped back to that age of wonder and imagination. With teddy bears, trains, puzzles and dolls filling the shelves, it's hard not to transport to a world of endless possibilities for fun. That's what Michelle Smith wants for her customers at Piccolo Mondo Toys. However, that in-person wonderment has been put on hold because of the coronavirus. She had to close ...

MagnetCube vividly reminds me of one of the greatest online games of our time. No, not Minecraft. Try a little older. Remember Rollercoaster Tycoon? And how if you didn't have enough money to buy preset Rollercoaster designs, you had to build your own? Between you and me, I'd try to make the most outrageous coasters even if I DID have the money. Building a track together piece by piece, aligning the last piece to the end of the station to complete the track, and just watching as the virtual park-visitors screamed in sheer delight through the coaster ride. There's something about that joy of creation that the MagnetCubes captures. Part creation, part elaborate gravity trick, MagnetCubes lets you build your own ball-bearing racetrack using its modular setup. With an incredibly exhaustive variety of track-shapes that let you build the ball-bearing rollercoaster of your dreams and a transparent framework to hold your creation up, the MagnetCubes is an engaging toy that's i...

Toys, whether they are in the real or digital world, sure can help us get our minds off the day-to-day reality with which we're now coping. And as is the case with many sectors, the toy industry will have to consider a reset once we emerge from this crisis. To that end, Mattel announced this week it would start manufacturing some of its timeless children's toys out of plastic derived from sugarcane. It's okay to put it in your mouth — these toys are made from sugarcane These toys, which include the brands we remember from our youth (or that of our kids), include Fisher-Price's Rock-a-Stack and Baby's First Blocks. The revamped versions, which Mattel put on pre-sale just in time for Earth Day, follow on the heels of the company's announcement several months ago that it would transition both its toys and packaging to 100 percent recycled, recyclable or bio-based plastic by 2030. The toy giant also says it surpassed a 2018 goal of transitioning to 90 per...

Alicia BetzApr 21, 2020, 23:11 IST2020-04-21T23:11:29+05:30 Brain Quest cards for when you need them to do a quiet activity Brain Quest Kindergarten, available at Barnes and Noble, $12.95Brain Quest Grade 1, available at Barnes and Noble, $12.95Brain Quest Grade 2, available at Barnes and Noble, $12Brain Quest Grade 3, available at Barnes and Noble, $9Brain Quest Grade 4, available at Barnes and Noble, $12Brain Quest Grade 5, available at Barnes and Noble, $12Brain Quest cards are filled with questions and answers that are targeted to your child's age and are based on national curriculum standards. Each card in the pack is set up with questions on one card and answers on the next. Questions are short and sweet and labeled with learning categories like language arts, math, or science. There is a good mix of easy and challenging questions, which keeps kids engaged. This is a great tool to supplement learning in all subject areas. Recommended grades: K-5AmazonBrain Quest Kindergarten,...

Staying home for many of us means coming up with lots of activities to keep kids busy. According to Amazon's bestselling toys and games list, there are a ton of fun and engaging games, crafts, toys, and kits that parents are buying right now to keep their kids occupied. Whether you're looking for a game that you can play as a family, a science kit that can complement their at-home learning, or something your child can play with or create independently, this list has it all. Keep scrolling to see the 25 most popular toys and games parents are currently buying on Amazon. Dunk Tank Challenge Family Fun Games with Ryan ToysReview!!!

The toddler years are a tremendous time for learning, when your little one's brain develops the skills and abilities they need to interact with their world. As a parent, it's important to foster this learning, and the best educational toys for toddlers can help do just that. Educational toys teach a wide range of developmental skills, with many tackling multiple different areas at once. Some toys focus on motor skills, including gross motor skills (which involve the movement of large muscles in the body) and fine motor skills (which involve the more precise movement of smaller muscles, such as those in the hands, fingers, and wrists). Some toys help your toddler master essential concepts, like recognizing and identifying shapes, colors, numbers, and words. There are also toys that develop broader skills like problem-solving, or even real-life skills like cutting up food or using money. There are an overwhelming number of toys available for purchase, so I scoured Amazon to ident...

Everyone's home right now. Some people have kids home from school. They all need more entertainment than usual to keep them occupied throughout the day. We've rounded up some educational toys from Amazon that will keep your kids engaged while having a fun, brain-stimulating time. Learning Resources Sum Swamp Game Price: $18.34 For younger kids, learning addition and subtraction can be a blast with this board game. Just roll the two numbered dice, along with one die with an addition and subtraction symbol, and wade your way across the swampy board while learning essential math skills. Awesome Science Experiments for Kids Price: $8.99 This book is jam-packed with science experiments for your STEM-loving kid. Learn the scientific method while going through some of these experiments--many of which can be done with items you probably already have around the house. Shifu Orboot (App Based): Augmented Reality Interactive Globe For Kids Price: $54.99 Take a trip around the world--all f...

Dive Brief: The Toy Association announced plans to launch Toy Fair Everywhere, a series of virtual market weeks aimed at helping toy companies connect with consumers, suppliers and others now that the COVID-19 outbreak has prevented in-person meetings and events. Virtual attendees can check out exhibitors based on category, book demos and chats, and watch online educational sessions, as well as other live and pre-recorded events, the group said.​ The series begins the week of July 13, with more planned for the weeks of Aug. 17 and Sept. 14, the association said in a press release. The association also noted the events series was enabled through the use of its own tech and partners, like Balluun. The company did not provide further details about its technology platform.  Dive Insight: Recognizing the need for social distancing due to the coronavirus outbreak, Marian Bossard, executive vice president of global market events at The Toy...

LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Technavio has been monitoring the Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) toys market and it is poised to grow by USD 914.37 mn during 2019-2023, progressing at a CAGR of about 5% during the forecast period. The report offers an up-to-date analysis regarding the current market scenario, latest trends and drivers, and the overall market environment. Technavio suggests three forecast scenarios (optimistic, probable, and pessimistic) considering the impact of COVID-19. Please Request Latest Free Sample Report on COVID-19 Impact The market is fragmented, and the degree of fragmentation will accelerate during the forecast period. Hasbro, Learning Resources, LEGO Group, Mattel, and Spin Master, are some of the major market participants. To make the most of the opportunities, market vendors should focus more on the growth prospects in the fast-growing segments, while maintaining their positions in the slow-growing segments. ...

Many people might not consider toy stores as "essential" businesses — but to parents working at home while trying to occupy their ornery grade-schoolers, toy stores can be a godsend. Local toy stores are modifying their business models to offer delivery and curbside pick up, as well as video and phone calls to help parents pick the perfect games for their families. ...

No doubt by now, you've heard the words "I'm booooored!" We've lucked out here in West Michigan, having some gorgeous spring days to just go outside, but what about things to do inside? I have some fun, educational toys that are a great boredom buster. We shall call these "Parenting Sanity Savers". iPlay iLearn: Stacking Cups These are fantastic for ages 12 months and up! My 4-year-old had a blast with them, I can say that much. Kids can work on their motor skills, colors, problem solving, numbers, shapes, size and more. Also, it's a great toy for the bath and beach! World of Eric Carle Magnatiles: The Very Hungry Caterpillar A popular children's book in 3D form! Kids will have fun building the sequence of events, while working on fine-motor skills, engineering, numbers, problem-solving and more! These will actually work with other Maganatiles and can be found exclusively at Target. E-Blox Circuit Blox This is a science experience times 10!! We...

NEW YORK — Taking a toy out of the box can make a mess. Hardly eco-friendly, the process can yield more clutter from plastic and cardboard than the actual toy. But there are moves to change that as some toy manufacturers say they're going green with a series of environmentally friendly initiatives: Army soldiers and Kermit the Frog aren't the only toys that are green. "Companies are trying to be more environmentally conscious with their products, whether it's using their packaging that has less plastic or making sure that their packaging is part of the toy … it's really taking over the industry and we're going to see a lot more of it this year," says Maddie Michalik, senior editor for Toy Insider magazine. These initiatives range from using minimal packaging and recycled packing materials to opting for bio-based plastics rather than their petroleum counterpart. Some have even made the formerly discarded box part of the play experience. Mattel...

STAMFORD, CT — As restaurants and breweries across the state move to take out and contactless curbside pickup orders in response to the new coronavirus, a Stamford toy store is adopting a similar business model. While they are temporarily closed for in-store shopping, Awesome Toys and Gifts on High Ridge Road is offering customers a number of ways to shop safely. According to owner Nick Tarzia, customers can purchase toys, games and gifts through the store's website, and they can also place orders over the phone. If it's easier, customers can even place their orders through text message or FaceTime with an employee to pick out what they want. (To sign up for Stamford breaking news alerts and more, click here.) "We appreciate every text, phone call and online order," Tarzia said in an email to Patch. "We are here for you and will continue to be far into the future. Making your children happy is our job, and supporting our community is our mission. We thank you for...

PITTSBURGH, April 8, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- "I wanted to create an engaging toy and an alternative to electronic devices to help children learn to read," said an inventor, from Buena Park, Calif., "so I invented BUILD-A-WORD." The patent-pending invention provides an effective way to learn the alphabet, words and numbers. In doing so, it offers an alternative to traditional educational toys and games. As a result, it could enhance cognitive and motor skills and it could provide added fun. The invention features a unique design that is convenient and easy to use so it is ideal for toddlers and young children. Additionally, it is producible in design variations and a prototype is available. The inventor described the invention design. "My design could make learning letters and words fun for young children." The original design was submitted to the Orange County sales office of InventHelp. ...

Toy manufacturers take liberties when it comes to accuracy and detail in dinosaur toys. Even so, there are many toys that feature realistic detail and texture when it comes to skin, articulating parts, or scale sizing. Dinosaur toys geared toward older children, as well as educational models, often feature more accurate detail. TOP 10 DINOSAUR TOYS - Jurassic Collectables

CBS NEWS — A lot of kids are stuck at home with many schools closed because of the coronavirus pandemic. Between school work and entertainment, much of their time is in front of screens. Marissa DiBartolo, editor-in-chief at The Toy Insider, highlights some toys that can help them unplug. Parents looking to keep kids occupied while stimulating their minds can turn to hands-on toys that incorporate science and technology. "Activity toys are great for making sure kids are busy and engaged for long periods of time. We don't want to hear 'I'm bored' especially when parents are trying to get work done from home," according DiBartolo. DiBartolo says, "It's really important to have some things on hand that can give kids a real tactile, hands-on learning experience." CORONAVIRUS COVERAGE: She says K'NEX lets kids construct their own creations. Coding Critters teach children the basics. They use arrows to do simple programing and direct the...

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As 89% of the world's student population are affected by nationwide school closures, according to UNESCO, the US has seen a surge in sales of activity-based categories for entertainment and hands-on learning, says The NPD Group. In the week ending March 21, sales of toys, books and office supplies rose considerably for everything from board games and activity books to coloring and chalk games in the US. That week total toy sales grew by 26%. The fastest-growing category was games and puzzles, which jumped 228% in a single week, driven by family board/action, card and children's games. Building sets also saw a 75% increase in sales and arts and crafts was not far behind with 70% growth due to craft kits and reusable compounds flying off the shelves. Outdoor and sports toys are also having a moment and grew by 20%. The NPD's toy industry advisor Juli Lennett says this is likely due to consumers stocking up for lengthy school closures. To th...