Toy Insider Parent Charlene DeLoach joined CBS in Las Vegas to talk about great toys that are as educational as they are fun. For more on the items featured in this segment, check out the product notes below, and don’t forget to join Toy Insider’s #FunAtHomeChallenge.


EXPLORE AND WRITE ACTIVITY DESK

The Explore and Write Activity Desk features an interactive desktop and five pages to explore that are filled with engaging content including letters, numbers, music, colors and more. The writing pad with light-up display lets kids practice writing by tracing letters, numbers and shapes with a stylus. The desk transforms into an easel and chalkboard with plenty of storage space for art supplies.

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7 ATE 9

Fast and Fun Number Crunchin’! It’s a race to get rid of your cards! Players add or subtract 1, 2, or 3 to the number on card pile to see if they have a card that can be played next. Sounds easy, but with everyone racing and playing cards, the numbers are always changing!

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SPEAK & SPELL

One of the earliest computerized learning systems, the Speak & Spell helps kids learn to spell using a speech synthesizer. Multiple play modes and challenge levels help kids have fun and learn at the same time.

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  • Ages: 7+
  • Manufacturer: BASIC FUN!
  • MSRP: $24.99; $34.99 CAD

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JUST ADD EGG

This kit contains everything kids need to complete more than 10 science experiences and art activities except for one ingredient: eggs. Kids can make their own dinosaur egg, create an egg shell geode, learn how to make an egg disappear, and more.

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VEX ROBOTICS CATAPULT

Kids can launch into a world of fun with the redesigned VEX Robotics Catapult. This construction kit featuring more than 150 pieces is great for budding engineers who want to build, test, and launch projectiles over 20 feet. They can develop their love for physics and STEM concepts, all while letting their imagination loose when they play. Kids simply turn the dial to load the Catapult and pull the launching lever to fire away.

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  • Ages: 14+
  • Manufacturer: HEXBUG
  • MSRP: $29.99

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