Sep 27, 2022
A new STEM-focused activity. Build, paint and fossilize ten different little critters with air-dry clay. The kit includes molds to create dragonflies, spiders, hornets, scorpions, lady bugs and more. With ten paint colors, kids can give each bug a unique and creative design before preserving them forever. $24.99, ages 7+, crayola.com
Discover a fun way to learn about bugs. This super cute Bug Hotel gives bugs and insects a place to rest and nest. Easily snap the wooden panels together and personalize it with fun water-proof hotel themed stickers. Attract a wide variety of little friends then learn about them in your identification guide booklet. $19.99, ages 4+, playmonster.com
A special cat-shaped perfume vessel that has a unique UV light reveal and doubles as a playset with areas to store all your accessories. There are six neon cats to collect, each with 11 inches long hair and eight accessories to create the most glamorous hair styles. Each doll has premium details, including crystal eyes and real eyelashes. $19.99, ages 5+, vippets.toys
Serious(ly cute) little gamers get their very own preschool game station—with no Wi-Fi and no worries. The interactive gaming tablet teaches letters, numbers, animals and music with gaming sound effects. Take newbies to the next level of learning. Easily detaches from the tray, which kids can use for snacks, drawing or story time. Grab a seat, it’s game on. $49.99, age 1-4 years, vtechkids.com
Features Funny the Funhouse as a pirate ship, complete with Windy the Weathervane. Press the button to hear Mickey Mouse phrases and the song “True Pirates We Be” from the show. Comes with five figures (Mickey Mouse, Donald Duck, Pluto, Goofy, & Wheezelene) for added fun. $51.99, ages 3+, justplayproducts.com
This interactive toy that lets toddlers engage in their own learning adventures. In Music mode, use the buttons, wipers, horn, and door to sing along to nursery rhymes. Switch to Learning mode to learn numbers and colors. There’s a handle on the roof, so toddlers can push the bus along. $61.99, ages 18 months +, justplayproducts.com
The only kid-focused content service with thousands of ad-free books, games, videos, music, apps, and Alexa skills. Includes brands like Disney, Lego, and PBS Kids. Kids and families can access the educational library of Amazon Kids+ on Fire tablets, Echo Dot, Echo Show, Fire TV, Android, iOS, and Kindle devices. $48/year, ages 3-12 years, amazon.com