Toy Insider Senior Editor Madeleine Buckley joined Fox 61 in Connecticut to show off the best toys to get young kids ready to head to preschool. For more on the items featured in this segment, check out the product notes below, and for the complete rundown of the best toys of the holiday season, be sure to check our complete Toy Insider Holiday Gift Guide.
“POKEMON PRIMERS” BOOK SERIES
“Pokémon Primers” helps young kids journey into the world of Pokémon while learning about subjects like the alphabet, numbers, shapes, and colors. Featuring adorable illustrations of popular Pokémon, as well as captivating storylines, “Pokémon Primers” come in a high-quality board book style with over 100 flaps for kids to interact with while developing a foundation…
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MY FIRST DAILY MAGNETIC CALENDAR
Kids learn about the day of the week, date, weather, and more on the large magnetic board for all to see. There's even a space to post their mood — an excellent way to open communication and encourage children to gauge their own emotions. Updating the information is simple: simply take a preprinted magnet from…
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JOHN DEERE KIDS BUILD-A-JOHNNY TRACTOR
Little farmers will build a 16-piece John Deere toy tractor using a battery-powered drill. After the tractor is built, kids can take it apart or use it for push-along play.
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STORE & GO EASEL
This portable, double-sided magnetic easel features both black and white boards and comes with chalk, two marker pens, and other accessories. The easel folds together and locks with a wooden latch for easy storage or take-along play.
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COCOMELON LEARNING DRUM
Learn and play with JJ! Inspired by the CoComelon animated series, the CoComelon Learning Drum encourages toddlers to develop core learning skills while playing a drum. This colorful, melon-shaped electronic toy features a touch-sensitive, interactive surface to teach letters, counting, shapes, and motor skills. Slide the ladybug to select a learning mode: ABC, 1-2-3, Shapes,…
