It's that time of year again where educators will be looking for toys, crafts and technology to fill their classrooms with and where parents and loved ones will be on the hunt for the latest and greatest new products to gift the lil' monsters in their lives for the holiday season. During Sweet Suite 14 at Blogger Bash NYC parent bloggers were able to preview and play with some of the awesome, fun, new kids toys hitting store shelves as early as this month, with more products launching in the fall. I decided I'd round up a few of my favorites that you will surely want to get your hands on early or will end up finding yourselves on line for after stuffing your face full of turkey and stuffing on Black Friday. Be sure to click on the product name for more details on these great toys.
Treasure Trax (USAopoly) : Grab your preschooler and go on an adventure filled scavenger hunt through your home. Kids can actively play & learn daily with prompts that will help them with colors, letters, image and word recognition by using their thinking skills.
Ages 3-5 // $19.95
Zoomer Dino- Boomer (SpinMaster Toys): Dino lovers will have a roaring good time with this remote controlled prehistoric friend. Boomer has sounds effects, mood indicating eyes that light up & can do a handful of tricks like his robotic predecessor Zoomer the pup can do, like follow your hand with its motion sensory. But beware, if you pull on his tail you may just make him angry! Kids will love that it can be programmed to guard their room from nosy parents and siblings who steal their toys. Take a peak at Boomer the Dinosaur in action during Sweet Suite. (Image Courtesy of Janice Croze)
Ages 5+ // $99.99
Leap TV (Leap Frog) As a parent to a 3 year old who is always trying to get it in on the gaming fun with his 9 year old brother and his dad, I'm always concerned about the content he is being exposed to at such an early age. I am really excited about Leap Frog introducing the new Leap TV gaming system for younger gamers because it allows them to get active while developing their reading, math, science and problem solving skills through games with their favorite characters like Sofia the First and Spider-man. I think it's ability to give audio instructions is a great feature for younger children that can't read just yet.
(Image Courtesy of Janice Croze)
Ages 3-8 // $149.99
Moxie Girlz (MGA Entertainment): The positive message behind these fashion savvy, fun dolls is that girls can be amazing by having the courage to accomplish anything they set their minds on doing. Children will love that these stylish dolls have colorful, adorable poopsy pets and lots of accessories and clothes for them to dress these fashionistas in.
(Image Courtesy of Janice Croze)
Ages 3+ // 14.99 and up
The Big Creativity Can (Faber-Castell): Let imaginations run wild in the classroom or at home! Perfect for a rainy day or just because your lil' monster's creative juices are flowing, the Big Creativity Can has 100+ crafty materials that include googly eyes, pipe cleaners, feathers and more! (Image Courtesy of Janice Croze)
Ages 4-94 // $19.99
Paw Patrol Rescue Racers (SpinMaster Toys): These push and play character race cars will have your Paw Patrol fan excited for lots of adventures with Rubble, Chase, Zuma, Skye, Rocky, Ryder and Marshall as they race out to save the day!
(Image Courtesy of Janice Croze)
Ages 2+ // $5.99
Lalaloopsy Color Me Trace E. Doodles This latest Lalaloopsy doll (from MGA Entertainment) will provide endless hours of fun for your lil' creative because they can draw + color new looks on her clothes and pet with 4 vibrant neon markers and two stamps. As soon as the masterpiece is complete they can wipe it clean and start the fun all over.
(Image Courtesy of Janice Croze)
Ages 4+ // $29.99
Kidizoom SmartWatch (Vtech): If your kids are anything like mine, they are always trying to use your phone or camera to take pictures or record video. Now they can be their own independent photographers and videographers with this smartwatch which is pretty awesome wearable technology for kids. Aside from taking pics and recording, this smartwatch will help your children learn to tell time and will keep them engaged with educational games. These stylish watches come in 4 colors and is splash-proof and comfortable for active kids.
Ages 2-9 // $59.99
Which of these Must Haves do you think your Lil' Monsters will add to their holiday wishlist?
*photo credit: Janice Croze photography
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