Toy Insider Parent and Contributing Editor Charlene DeLoach joined Great Day Connecticut to show off the smartest educational toys of the year. For more on the items featured in this segment, check out the product notes below.


OSMO READING ADVENTURE

This learn-to-read program combines speech recognition with physical books and an iOS app. It includes an app, four books, an interactive wand, and an Osmo base and reflector. Monthly subscription available for additional books.

Product Facts

  • MSRP:
  • $25 + monthly subscription (cancel anytime)
  • Age:
  • 5+

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PROFESSOR MAXWELL’S VR ATLAS

Discover the world in virtual reality with this 138-page interactive illustrated atlas for kids. Kids can explore points of interest, landmarks, and world wonders in augmented and virtual reality. The set includes 30 pieces loaded with projects and activities to inspire tangible play, while discovering cities, cultures, food, currency, and language from all over the…

Product Facts

  • MSRP:
  • $69.99; $79.99 CAD
  • Age:
  • 8+

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BIRDHOUSE

This LEGO Birdhouse features a birdhouse with an opening roof at the top of the stand and comes with five colorful and poseable toy birds to sit on its perches, as well as lots of other accessories. There are three different buildable animal scenes in this 3-in-1 set. Build a birdhouse with five birds, rebuild…

Product Facts

  • MSRP:
  • $29.99
  • Age:
  • 8+

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ADOPTION DAY BABY

Kids can learn about the adoption process with this assortment of 14-inch baby dolls. Each doll includes an adoption certificate, a hospital wristband, a blanket, a pacifier, and a disposable diaper. The included cradle becomes a changing table. Kids can learn about the adoption process with this assortment of 14-inch baby dolls. Each doll includes…

Product Facts

  • MSRP:
  • $43.95
  • Age:
  • 3+

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MEGA CHOMP R/C SHARK

The swishing tail and half-submerged appearance of this remote-controlled shark turns any floor into infested waters. It's 16 inches long and features chomping jaw action.

Product Facts

  • MSRP:
  • $39.99
  • Age:
  • 4+

Buy Now

The Toy Insider participates in affiliate programs that may generate revenue for the site when a purchase is made through the links below.

OSMO READING ADVENTURE

This learn-to-read program combines speech recognition with physical books and an iOS app. It includes an app, four books, an interactive wand, and an Osmo base and reflector. Monthly subscription available for additional books.

Product Facts

  • MSRP:
  • $25 + monthly subscription (cancel anytime)
  • Age:
  • 5+

Buy Now

The Toy Insider participates in affiliate programs that may generate revenue for the site when a purchase is made through the links below.

PROFESSOR MAXWELL’S VR ATLAS

Discover the world in virtual reality with this 138-page interactive illustrated atlas for kids. Kids can explore points of interest, landmarks, and world wonders in augmented and virtual reality. The set includes 30 pieces loaded with projects and activities to inspire tangible play, while discovering cities, cultures, food, currency, and language from all over the…

Product Facts

  • MSRP:
  • $69.99; $79.99 CAD
  • Age:
  • 8+

Buy Now

The Toy Insider participates in affiliate programs that may generate revenue for the site when a purchase is made through the links below.

BIRDHOUSE

This LEGO Birdhouse features a birdhouse with an opening roof at the top of the stand and comes with five colorful and poseable toy birds to sit on its perches, as well as lots of other accessories. There are three different buildable animal scenes in this 3-in-1 set. Build a birdhouse with five birds, rebuild…

Product Facts

  • MSRP:
  • $29.99
  • Age:
  • 8+

Buy Now

The Toy Insider participates in affiliate programs that may generate revenue for the site when a purchase is made through the links below.

ADOPTION DAY BABY

Kids can learn about the adoption process with this assortment of 14-inch baby dolls. Each doll includes an adoption certificate, a hospital wristband, a blanket, a pacifier, and a disposable diaper. The included cradle becomes a changing table. Kids can learn about the adoption process with this assortment of 14-inch baby dolls. Each doll includes…

Product Facts

  • MSRP:
  • $43.95
  • Age:
  • 3+

Buy Now

The Toy Insider participates in affiliate programs that may generate revenue for the site when a purchase is made through the links below.

MEGA CHOMP R/C SHARK

The swishing tail and half-submerged appearance of this remote-controlled shark turns any floor into infested waters. It's 16 inches long and features chomping jaw action.

Product Facts

  • MSRP:
  • $39.99
  • Age:
  • 4+

Buy Now

The Toy Insider participates in affiliate programs that may generate revenue for the site when a purchase is made through the links below.

About the author

Bill Reese

Bill Reese

Bill Reese is Business Operations Manager at Adventure Media & Events, where he's worked since 2014. A former editor at Playbill and graduate of SUNY–Purchase, he spends most weekends rooting for the New York Red Bulls pro soccer team and making subway systems out of Brio trains with his little boy Jonah.

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