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Age: 18 mos.-3 years Skills Learned: Sorting, matching, color/sound, and association skills. Why We Like It: Rainbow sound blocks is a well-constructed toy (meaning your toddler will not destroy it). It offers lots of fun play options; you can stack the blocks, sort them, rattle for sounds, look through the transparent multi-colored plastic to se.... Read More
Age: Recommended 4+ (but our 3 year old liked it) Skills Learned: STEM principles. Why We Like It: This 20 piece mind blowing science kit allows your little scientist to learn the basics from chemical reactions to the use of science tools. Kit comes with clear step-by-step instructions for all 11 experiments along with “mind blowing science secre.... Read More
Age: 7 Years and Up Skills Learned: STEM skills, basic electronics. Why We Like It: Snap Circuits helps kids gain hands-on experience designing and building models of working electrical circuits. The parts easily snap together, with no soldering required (yes!), and the project manual includes large color illustrations and simple directions for e.... Read More
Age: Recommended 6+ (but we know a 5-year old that loves it) Skills Learned: Drawing, Creativity. Why We Like It: "Draw Like A Pro" is a super fun and easy way to learn how to draw. All you do is turn down the lights, switch on the projector, insert a slide and trace away. Your kids learn how to make forms and shapes, plus they can get as creativ.... Read More
Recall Posted: Feb. 18, 2016 Name of Product: Evenflo Transition 3-in-1 Combination Booster Seats Hazard: A child can loosen the seat's harness which could lead to an increased risk of injury in a crash. Who to Contact: Evenflo will notify owners and provide a remedy kit that includes a newly-designed seat pad and CFA assembly, free of charge. O.... Read More