Toy Insider’s Chief Toy Officer Laurie Schacht joined Fox 4 in Fort Myers to show off some of the smartest new toys and games ahead of the new school year. For more on the items featured in this segment, check out the product notes below, and be sure to check out The Toy Insider’s 2020 Spring & Summer Gift Guide.

CHUCKLE & ROAR POP IT – LETTERS & NUMBERS

In this version of Pop It, kids learn letters and numbers as they play. Features both single and multi-player games that teach spelling and math skills. Has 36 silicone bubbles that kids can pop over and over again. Washes with soap and water. Addictive, sensory fun that keeps the little ones busy popping … while…

Product Facts

  • MSRP:
  • $7.99
  • Age:
  • 3+

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SPEAK & LEARN PUPPY

This puppy features head movements, paw buttons, songs, and real-time responses to help teach babies about animals, food, feelings, letters, and numbers. It features three levels of play to grow with babies: babble, talk, and music.

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  • MSRP:
  • $29.99
  • Age:
  • 1+

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CRAYOLA STEAM PAPER FLOWER SCIENCE KIT

Learn about the science of water “wicking” as kids design and create up to 12 colorful paper flowers that can “re-wick” color over and over for a new look. This easy-to-use set teaches about physics and capillary action.

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  • MSRP:
  • $19.99; $24.99 CAD
  • Age:
  • 7+

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POWER TREADS

Easily build the all-surface vehicle, then create a custom course using the modular track set. Track pieces are interchangeable and can be placed far apart or close together. Add obstacles using any household items.

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  • MSRP:
  • $19.99 – $39.99
  • Age:
  • 5+

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SNAP CIRCUITS MYHOME

Your home, your power, know how it works! Kids can build real, working circuits and learn how electricity in their home works. Screen-free, tactile, educational, and fun! Whether you live in a city skyscraper or a house in the country, our homes are powered by electricity, and it's easy to learn about. Kids Build a…

Product Facts

  • MSRP:
  • $74.99
  • Age:
  • 8+

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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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