Toy Insider Editor-in-Chief Ali Mierzejewski joined News 12 in New York to show off some of the summer’s best educational toys to keep kids’ brains sharp during summer vacation. For more on the items featured in this segment, check out the product notes below. To learn more about the season’s best new toys, be sure to check out Toy Insider’s Spring and Summer Toy Guide.  

ABCmouse EARLY LEARNING ACADEMY

ABCmouse Early Learning Academy is the leading digital learning program for younger children ages 2-8. It has more than 10,000 expert-designed learning activities that cover literacy, math, science, social studies, art, and music. Kids can also enjoy special summer camp programming this year, with a series of cute camp-inspired activities. ABCmouse Early Learning Academy is…

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  • MSRP:
  • $9.95 per month
  • Age:
  • 2+

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GUJO ADVENTURE MISSION TO MARS ROCKET

Kids can build a 2.5-foot tall rocket with four levels, including a flight deck and an engine room. The 245-piece set includes plastic connectors and panels, two astronaut figures, and space-themed accessories. The entire set is waterproof and washable.

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  • MSRP:
  • $59.99
  • Age:
  • 7+

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START+ ESSENTIALS PEN SET

3Doodler Start+ combines art and design with technology in a fun and creative way. This set includes a wireless 3D Pen, safe and environmentally friendly filament, and an activity booklet with 10 hands-on projects. Learn the basics of engineering and tech literacy with this unique, creative activity. Kids can gather inspiration from hundreds of stencils,…

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  • MSRP:
  • $49.99; $69.99 CAD
  • Age:
  • 6+

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OSMO GENIUS STARTER KIT FOR IPAD

This interactive game combines physical pieces with digital apps. The Starter Kit includes five game appsthat promote visual problem-solving, puzzling, math, freehand drawing, and listening skills. Kids can learn physics, spelling, and vocabulary through a variety of levels that range in difficulty from beginner to expert. Real-time audio and visual feedback helps kids learn through…

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  • MSRP:
  • $99.99; $119 CAD
  • Age:
  • 6+

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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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