Toy Insider’s Chief Toy Officer Laurie Schacht joined Cityline in Canada to show off some of the best toys for kids as they head back to school. 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.

PLAY-DOH MODELING COMPOUND SPLIT AND SHARE 6 PACK FOR ME AND YOU

Kids can split the six cans of Play-Doh compound in the set to take half to school and leave half at home — or to share with classmates, siblings, and friends! Includes six assorted colors (dark blue, white, bright green, purple, orange, and pink) in separate 3-ounce cans. Share these Cans of Kindness with someone…

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  • MSRP:
  • $3.79; $4.99 CAD
  • Age:
  • 2+

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BOTLEY 2.0 FULL SET

The next generation of Botley the Coding Robot is back with all-new functions and coding challenges. Build sequences up to 150 steps. explore Botley's slew of new personality traits, and go on adventures with a built-in sensor that lights up Botley in the dark. Botley 2.0 can even code with friends – use up to…

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  • MSRP:
  • $84.99; $88.00 CAD
  • Age:
  • 5+

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THE #UPSIDEDOWNCHALLENGE GAME

Compete in challenges while wearing glasses that flip your vision upside down. Simple tasks such as writing your name and giving a high five become difficult. Share new challenges with #UpsideDownChallenge on social media. Compete in challenges while wearing glasses that flip your vision upside down. Simple tasks such as writing your name and giving…

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  • MSRP:
  • $19.99; $29.99 CAD
  • Age:
  • 8+

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MEGA CYBORG HAND

Assemble this cyborg hand using more than 200 plastic pieces, then wear the hand to pick up objects using hydraulic power. Adjusts to fit almost all hand sizes and both left and right hands. Assemble this cyborg hand using more than 200 plastic pieces, then wear the hand to pick up objects using hydraulic power.…

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  • MSRP:
  • $39.95; $56.00 CAD
  • Age:
  • 7+

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NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC MEGA GEMSTONE & FOSSIL DIG KIT

The extra-large dig brick has 20 incredible gemstone and fossil specimens, allowing kids to experience the thrill of discovery over and over again. Kids can uncover genuine gemstones and fossils that are millions of years old. The set includes a chisel, a brush, and a magnifying glass so kids can dig like the pros.

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  • MSRP:
  • $24.99; $36.99 CAD
  • Age:
  • 8+

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RAVEL TALES

Unwind this yarn ball to uncover 12 surprises, including a collectible plush pet and materials for DIY activities. Kids can create braided charm bracelets, a pet collar, a pillow pet bed, and more.

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  • MSRP:
  • $9.99-$12.99; $14.99 CAD
  • Age:
  • 5+

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https://youtu.be/9bJLHIlc2D8 Toy Insider's Chief Toy Officer Laurie Schacht joined Cityline in Canada to show off some of the best toys for kids as they head back to school. 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,…

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NINTENDO SWITCH LITE

While the Nintendo Switch can play games on TV or on the go, this compact, lightweight gaming system is a handheld-only version. It can play all Switch games that are compatible with handheld mode, including those with online play.While the Nintendo Switch can play games on TV or on the go, this compact, lightweight gaming…

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  • MSRP:
  • $199.99; $259.99 CAD
  • Age:
  • 8+

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ANIMAL CROSSING: NEW HORIZONS

Players can create their own paradise on a deserted island with a wealth of natural resources that can be used to craft everything from tools to creature comforts. The time of day and seasons in the game reflect real life so there is always something different to experience and explore.

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  • MSRP:
  • $59.99; $79.99 CAD
  • Age:
  • 8+

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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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