Learning doesn’t end in the classroom. No matter what age your child is, they can develop skills and a love for learning through play and educational toys.
This mrning, Toy Insider Mom, Laurie Schacht visited Kathy Lee and Hoda to talk about some of her new favorites!


Sesame Street Elmo’s Find and Learn Alphabet Blocks
Cookie Monsers Find and Learn Number Blocks

by Playskool

– Learn about letters, the alphabet and counting!

Ages 2+
MSRP $29.99



School Bus & Take Along School
by Playmobil

– Spark imagination through role play.

Ages: 4+
MSRP:$19.99 & $29.99





Rose Art Make It Mine! Kits
by Mega Brands

– Let kids’ imaginations run wild by giving them a fun way to decorate their school gear this year.

Ages: 3+
MSRP: $3.00/ea




Rose Art Smart Tabletop Easel
by Mega Brands

– Set your art studio anywhere with this compact, portable and lightweight art easel

Ages: 8+
MSRP: $21.99



LeapPad Explorer Learning Tablet
by LeapFrog

-Compatible with more than 100 cartridge games, apps, digital books and videos, this tablet is just like Mom & Dad’s.

Ages: 4+
MSRP: $99.99





Tag Solar System Adventure Pack
by LeapFrog

– Play more than 40 activities and family friendly games with this 2-in-1 3 foot map!

Ages: 4-8yrs
MSRP: $13.99



Remote Control Machines
by Thames and Kosmos

-Assemble ten models demonstrating different ways in which the motors can be used including a bulldozer, cars, cranes, robotic arms and more!

Ages: 8+
MSRP: $69.99





Perplexus Epic
by PlaSmart

– In this 3-dimensional maze game, players maneuver a small marble around more than 125 challenging barriers inside a large size transparent sphere.

Age: 8+
MSRP: $29.99






Scientific Explorer Disgusting Special Effects Make-up Kit
by Giddy Up

-Fun activities help kids learn all about the movie tricks, but while learning the “science” behind scabs, cuts, bruises and how your body helps protect you.

Ages: 9+
MSRP: $19.99







SmartGlobe
by Oregon Scientific

-Includes 30 learning activities in multiple subjects; SmartPen with built in speaker; pull out, touch sensitive, domestic map for additional learning; and a 24-page interactive book with information on animals, food and landmarks.

Age: 8+
MSRP: $159

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