Toy Insider Editor-in-Chief Ali Mierzejewski joined Great Day Connecticut on CBS in Hartford to show off the best new educational toys ahead of back-to-school season. 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 spring and summer, be sure to check our complete Toy Insider Spring and Summer Gift Guide
FISHER-PRICE DJ BOUNCIN’ BEATS
This musical toy features lights; motorized spring action; and more than 75 songs, songs, sounds, and phrases that teach kids the alphabet, counting, and more. Kids can record a phrase that DJ Bouncin' Beats will remix into a song.
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GEOSAFARI JR. MY FIRST MICROSCOPE
The GeoSafari Jr. My First Microscope allows kids to see a magnified hidden world with ease! It's kids' first introduction to a real scientific tool, designed specifically for their eyes. Features two extra-large eyepieces and a chunky, kid-sized focusing knob for easy viewing. My First Microscope features 8x magnification and a built-in LED light with…
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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.
