Grade-schoolers are expanding their worlds into a broader community of schoolmates and teammates. They are enjoying new experiences as they explore their choices and expand their abilities. Encourage them to seek out and pursue their passions. Toys and games can help develop an appreciation for science, the arts, strategic and mind-stimulating activities, and spending time with family and friends. Kid-safe websites present an approach to playing that also teaches basic computer skills and computer etiquette. View the skill key.
Kids can master 11 spells with these motion-sensitive replica wands resembling those of Dumbledore, Harry Potter, and Voldemort (each sold separately). The wands feature lights, sounds, and five play modes.
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Development of Large & Small Motor Skills: Improves hand-eye coordination skills with detailed active play, develops balance and dexterity, and improves physical awareness.
Social Interaction: Encourages team play and fosters close relationships with challenging and competitve activities or shared role-play interactions.
Emotional & Social Intelligence: Develops art, music, language, and social skills. Explores creative, imaginitive play, and role-playing.
School Readiness: Supports math, logic, and spatial skills. Enhances language, reading, and writing skills. Discovers science, nature, and exploration.
Smart Tech: Enhanches knowledge of computers, programming, music, digital imaging, communication, the Internet, geography, and world events.
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Outdoor:
Encourages kids to get outside and play, explore the world around them, and stay physically active.
Travel:
Keeps kids occupied while on-the-go or packs up small to take along anywhere.
Active:
Motivates kids to get up and move, and promotes active, physical play.
Water Play:
Promotes seasonal, active, water play that lets kids keep cool in the summer sun.
Nature & Educational:
Inspires discoveries in science, nature, and exploration, and keeps kids’ math, language, reading, and writing skills sharp.
Entertainment:
Features some of the hottest properties from kids' favorite TV shows, movies, video games, and more.
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