While staying at home is still the safest way to spend time this year, there are plenty of at-home activities that offer hours of engaging fun for kids — without leaving the house! From backyard foam parties to intricate art sets and DIY-arcade machines, these toys all guarantee hours of play while encouraging creativity, physical activity, and/or STEM skills!


1.2.3. AQUA SPLISH SPLASH WATER PARK

This water-play playset features a lazy river that kids can move by turning a crank, a center pool with calmer waters, and floating rafts and sea animals. It is also compatible with other Playmobil 1.2.3. Aqua sets, sold separately. This product will be available in May.

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  • Ages: 18 MOS.+
  • Manufacturer: PLAYMOBIL
  • MSRP: $64.99

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CANDY CLAW MACHINE ARCADE GAME MAKER

Kids can use this kit to build a working model of the classic claw machine, then test their motor skills and engineering knowledge as they attempt to pick up the included lollipops — or any small objects — using the claw. This product will be available in the summer.

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CRAYOLA EASEL ART CASE

This dual-sided, tabletop easel comes with paints, pencils, paper, and other art supplies so that two young artists can create at the same time. It also features a storage case for easy cleanup. This product will be available in August.

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  • Ages: 4+
  • Manufacturer: CRAYOLA
  • MSRP: $24.99

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FOAMO

This set includes everything kids need for a backyard foam party, including an 18-gallon bin, a power blower, a pump, tubing, and foam solution. Just add water to create up to two hours of foam fun. This product will be available later this month. Adult supervision recommended.

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KOOSH SHARP SHOT

This interactive target game tests kids’ aim with three game modes: Triple Threat, Cornhole, and Sharpshooter. Using the included Koosh ball and flingers, kids can take aim and shoot at five light-up target areas. This product will be available in the summer.

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SHIMMER ‘N SPARKLE 5-IN-1 ULTIMATE KNITTING STATION

Kids can knit their own mini earbud purse, scarf, hat, and more with this set. It comes with yarn and five different knitting looms, including a two-sided spool loom. This product will be available in the spring.

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  • Ages: 8+
  • Manufacturer: CRA-Z-ART
  • MSRP: $24.99

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