As kids are getting back to the swing of things in school, it can be hard for them to focus. But, play time can also be lesson time! Our Toy Insider Mom Laurie Schacht brought some of the best items that will get kids learning to CBS New York. Watch the video above or see our list below!
Jumbo Jamboree (TOMY)
- The TOMY Toddler Toys line is comprised of innovative products that come alive and engage children in endless hours of play.
- Jumbo Jamboree is ready for fun, music and lively play time! Push him along, and he becomes a one-man-band that plays five instruments all at the same time.
- Separate the instrument pieces that make up his body to play each one by itself.
- Remove his nose to toot a little tune with the saxophone.
- Shake his ears to create a gentle melody with jingle bells.
- Pull out the top handle for a drum, harmonica and xylophone.
- When it’s time to put Jumbo Jamboree back together again, just match his colors into the correct sections, pop on his ears and nose, and he’s all ready to roll along once again.
- Ages: 1+
- MSRP: $32.99
Number Lovin’ Oven (LeapFrog)
- Little chefs can enjoy hours of pretend-play fun with learning secretly baked in.
- The Number Lovin’ Oven talks, sings, and gets number skills cooking through more than 30 songs and phrases.
- With 16 fun ingredients and so many ways to play and explore, the Number Lovin’ Oven offers the perfect recipe for teaching counting, sharing, parts of a whole, and more.
- Ages: 2+
- MSRP: $24.99
Kurio Smart™ Windows Tablet (KD Interactive)
- Kurio Smart is the first Windows 2-in-1 device built especially for kids, and it’s the perfect first computer for any child at less than $200.
- It’s a tablet-and-laptop-in-one with a detachable keyboard that combines the best of both productivity and fun, taking kids from homework to play.
- Kurio Smart is perfect for writing papers, reading e-books, studying and safely browsing the web. It even comes with a free year of Microsoft Office 365 Personal.
- Kurio Smart is also preloaded with more than 40 apps and games (a $200 value) for out-of-the-box play, including exclusive Kurio Motion 2.0 multiplayer body-movement-controlled games that will have kids running, jumping and even dancing.  With parents’ permission, kids can access hundreds of thousands more apps through the Windows Store.
- Microsoft’s Family Safety system allows parents to determine the websites, apps and games their kids can use, monitor kids’ usage and also set time limits.
- It’s sleek, lightweight and portable – the screen folds inside easily to form a hard, durable case so kids can take their Kurio Smart anywhere.
- Ages: 6+ (sweet spot is kids ages 8 to 12)
- MSRP: $199.99Â
Super Copter (Laser Pegs)
- 30-in-1 Super Copter includes multiple models that can be built up!
- When kids ae ready to take it to the next level, they can light up their creations.
- Tons of play value with the multiple builds.
- Includes a new, sound-activated Power Base.
- Includes new Laser Pegs tinted bricks.
- Teaches STEM concepts, logic, and problem-solving.
- Age: 5+
- MSRP: $99.99
K-Force Build and Blast K-20X (K’NEX)
- Build three different blaster models and a buildable target in one set.
- Contains more than 140 pieces including 5 foam darts.
- Compatible with the entire K-FORCE Build and Blast line.
- Shoots up to 75 feet.
- Made in the U.S.
- Ages: 8+
- MSRP: $24.99
