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Activity games for kids
Our activity games for kids to help take first steps towards school readiness, beginning kits to learn science, practice penmanship, and play pretend school plus more
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Imaginets
Imagination + Magnets = Imaginets!
Major Fun Award
Major Fun Award
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The Major FUN Award goes to games that make people laugh, are original, flexible and easy to adapt, are well-made, durable and easily stored, and are easy to understand and teach. Award winners are selected during monthly gatherings attended by a collection of game-players and the winning games are reviewed by Major FUN himself.
Parents' Choice Gold Award
Parents' Choice Gold Award
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Founded in 1978, Parents' Choice is the nation's oldest nonprofit consumer guide to quality children's books, toys, music and more. The Parents' Choice Award seals are recognized throughout the country as the premier mark of achievement in the children's media industry. The Parents' Choice Gold Awards are given to those products that are judged as the highest quality and most appealing in their genre. Criteria for judgments include the highest production standards, universal human values and a unique, individual quality that pushes the product a notch above others.
Parenting for High Potential Recommended Award
Parenting for High Potential Recommended Award
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Organized by the National Association for Gifted Children, this annual toy review is conducted by pre-K to Grade 8 students who give evidence of high achievement capability in areas such as intellectual, creative, artistic, or leadership capacity.
Imaginets
Ages 3 and up
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$29.95
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Let's Play School Set
Kids Love to Play Pretend School
iParenting Media Award
iParenting Media Award
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The iParenting Media Awards Program provides a credible and objective method of determining the best products in the marketplace and then honors them with the most prestigious consumer award. Our reviewers are a diverse set of parents, experts, licensed childcare centers and schools nationwide.
Family Fun Magazine Toy of the Year Award
Family Fun Magazine Toy of the Year Award
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For three weeks in June, more than 100 kids put about 500 T.O.Y. entries through the first round of testing, narrowing down the pack to the 63 that will move on to the next round. Those 63 toys are shipped to 15 early childhood care providers around the country, where another 1,200 kids spend more than 30,000 hours playing with and assessing the contestants. After three weeks, the kids vote for their favorites.
NAPPA National Parenting Publications Award
NAPPA National Parenting Publications Award
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NAPPA is the most comprehensive awards program for Children's Products and Parenting Resources. Our independent panels of judges are experts in their fields with extensive professional experience working with children and parents. They evaluate hundreds of products to select the most fun, appealing, safe, educational, age-appropriate and enduring products so that parents can make the best purchasing choices for their families.
Let's Play School Set
Let's Play School Set Extra Teacher Accessories
Hand Pointers: Set of 3
Ages 3 and up
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$39.95
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Talking Cash Register
This Interactive Cash Register Talks and Teaches
Parents' Choice Approved Award
Parents' Choice Approved Award
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Founded in 1978, Parents' Choice is the nation's oldest nonprofit consumer guide to quality children's books, toys, music and more. The Parents' Choice Award seals are recognized throughout the country as the premier mark of achievement in the children's media industry. The Parents' Choice Approved Seals are given on the basis of the production, entertainment and human values they exemplify. A Parents' Choice Approved seal indicates a wholesome product that helps children enjoy developing physical, emotional, social or academic skills.
Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Platinum Award
Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Platinum Award
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The Oppenheim Toy Portfolio was founded in 1989 as the only independent consumer review of children's media. The organization does not charge entry fees or accept ads from manufacturers. Award-winning products are selected by a noted expert in child development, children's literature, and education, and further tested by an objective panel of kid judges. Judging criteria include kid-testers' responses along with expert assessment of educational and play value, safety, age appropriateness and other factors.
Dr. Toy 100 Best Children's Products Award
Dr. Toy 100 Best Children's Products Award
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For nearly twenty-five years, Dr. Toy has been awarding children's products her seals of approval. These items have distinguished themselves over other products in quality and excellence, providing both lasting value and lasting learning. And, of course, providing lasting fun. The toys and products selected will meet your high standards for design, durability, quality, and price.
Teaching Talking Cash Register
Set/4 C Batteries
Ages 3 to 9
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$59.95
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Design & Drill Activity Center
Use a Power Drill to Make Colorful Designs
Parents' Choice Recommended Award
Parents' Choice Recommended Award
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Founded in 1978, Parents' Choice is the nation's oldest nonprofit consumer guide to quality children's books, toys, music and more. The Parents' Choice Award seals are recognized throughout the country as the premier mark of achievement in the children's media industry. The Parents' Choice Recommended Seal indicates that our committees found the product distinguished enough to give it a notch above our "Approval" rating. In other words, this commendation implies our approval and, even beyond that, our thorough recommendation for reasons of production, appeal and fulfillment of its clear intent.
iParenting Media Award
iParenting Media Award
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The iParenting Media Awards Program provides a credible and objective method of determining the best products in the marketplace and then honors them with the most prestigious consumer award. Our reviewers are a diverse set of parents, experts, licensed childcare centers and schools nationwide.
Design & Drill Activity Center
Design & Drill Fun Bolts
Design & Drill Replacement Drill
AA Battery 4-pack
Ages 3 to 6
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$39.95
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USA Floor Map Puzzle
Giant 2' x 4' Foam USA Puzzle Map
Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Gold Award
Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Gold Award
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The Oppenheim Toy Portfolio was founded in 1989 as the only independent consumer review of children's media. The organization does not charge entry fees or accept ads from manufacturers. Award-winning products are selected by a noted expert in child development, children's literature, and education, and further tested by an objective panel of kid judges. Judging criteria include kid-testers' responses along with expert assessment of educational and play value, safety, age appropriateness and other factors.
USA Floor Map Puzzle
Ages 3 and up
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$29.95
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Talking Microscope
Zoom in for a Science Lesson
Talking Microscope
Ages 5 and up
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$39.95
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Gears! Gears! Gears!
Get Their Gears Turning
Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Best Toy Award
Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Best Toy Award
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The Oppenheim Toy Portfolio was founded in 1989 as the only independent consumer review of children's media. The organization does not charge entry fees or accept ads from manufacturers. Award-winning products are selected by a noted expert in child development, children's literature, and education, and further tested by an objective panel of kid judges. Judging criteria include kid-testers' responses along with expert assessment of educational and play value, safety, age appropriateness and other factors.
National Parenting Center's Seal of Approval
National Parenting Center's Seal of Approval
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The National Parenting Center's Seal of Approval program is an independent testing procedure conducted by volunteer parents, children and educators. Products are evaluated for level of desirability, sturdiness, interactive stimulation and other ingredients essential in the make-up of a quality product.
Gears! Gears! Gears! 150 Pieces in a Bucket
Gears! Gears! Gears! 95 Pieces in a Box
Ages 3 to 9
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$49.95
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Light & Sound Phonics
A Portable Preschool Learning Center with Hours of Activities
Creative Child Magazine Top Educational Preschool Toy Award
Creative Child Magazine Top Educational Preschool Toy Award
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Creative Child Magazine's Toy Awards Program is unique in that all products submitted are reviewed by many people, including moms, music educators and early education professionals. Only one product per category can win a Toy of the Year award, Book of the Year Award or Game of the Year Award. The remaining finalists receive a prestigious Preferred Choice award. The Seal of Excellence is another prestigious award that is given to those products that are not finalists but do exceed expectations based on the criteria for nurturing creativity and education in children.
AA Battery 4-pack
Light & Sound Phonics
Ages 3 to 5
Quantity
$29.95
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Primary Science Sets
A Big “Wow” for Little Scientists
Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Gold Award
Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Gold Award
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The Oppenheim Toy Portfolio was founded in 1989 as the only independent consumer review of children's media. The organization does not charge entry fees or accept ads from manufacturers. Award-winning products are selected by a noted expert in child development, children's literature, and education, and further tested by an objective panel of kid judges. Judging criteria include kid-testers' responses along with expert assessment of educational and play value, safety, age appropriateness and other factors.
Primary Science Set
Jumbo Test Tubes: Set of 6
Ages 4 and Up
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$29.95
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Start To Finish Mazes Set/2
Mazes That Won't Leave Little Ones Lost
Start to Finish Mazes: Set of 2
Ages 5 to 6
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$12.95
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Stepping Into Science Kits
Was $34.95, Save 43%
The Best Beginner’s Science Kits Available
Parents' Choice Approved Award
Parents' Choice Approved Award
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Founded in 1978, Parents' Choice is the nation's oldest nonprofit consumer guide to quality children's books, toys, music and more. The Parents' Choice Award seals are recognized throughout the country as the premier mark of achievement in the children's media industry. The Parents' Choice Approved Seals are given on the basis of the production, entertainment and human values they exemplify. A Parents' Choice Approved seal indicates a wholesome product that helps children enjoy developing physical, emotional, social or academic skills.
Creative Child Magazine Preferred Choice Award
Creative Child Magazine Preferred Choice Award
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Creative Child Magazine's Toy Awards Program is unique in that all products submitted are reviewed by many people, including moms, music educators and early education professionals. Only one product per category can win a Toy of the Year award, Book of the Year Award or Game of the Year Award. The remaining finalists receive a prestigious Preferred Choice award. The Seal of Excellence is another prestigious award that is given to those products that are not finalists but do exceed expectations based on the criteria for nurturing creativity and education in children.
Stepping into Science
Ages 5 and up
Quantity
$34.95
$19.95
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Playful Chef
Kid-Friendly Kitchen Concoctions
Playful Chef Kit with Red Apron
Playful Chef Kit with Blue Apron
Playful Chef Cookbook
Ages 3 and up
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$39.95
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Magic School Bus™ Science Labs
All Aboard the Magic School Bus™
Magic School Bus Chemistry Lab
Magic School Bus Microscope Lab
Ages 6 and Up
Quantity
$39.95
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100 Classic Storybooks DVD Treasury
Hours of DVD Storybook Classics
100 Classic Storybooks DVD Treasury #1
100 Classic Storybooks DVD Treasury #2
Ages 2 and up
Quantity
$99.95
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My First Magic Set
Fun Tricks for Mini Magicians
My First Magic Set
Ages 4 and Up
Quantity
$19.95
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Animal Cube Puzzles
Six Puzzles in Each Wood Set
Animal Cube Puzzles: Set of 2
Pets Cube Puzzle
Farm Cube Puzzle
Ages 5 and Up
Quantity
$27.95
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Cook it in a Cup
Get a Taste of Culinary Science
Party in a Cup!
Cook it in a Cup!
Ages 4 and Up
Quantity
$16.95
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