Top Toy Picks

Great Educational Gifts for Kids- Top Toys that Encourage Critical Thinking and Observation Skills

kpfitch — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 12:22:04 -0600

It is that time of year when many parents start to think about the toys their kids want versus what we would like to get our kids. I look around and see so many toys in our house and I cannot imagine bringing in anymore of the same types of toys. That is why I try and find toys and kid products that will encourage my children to use their imagination, stretch their thinking skills and observation skills and even get them excited about science, animals, or art.

Of course, there is a place for my kids' Holiday wish list, but I try and keep those items to a real minimum and let Santa surprise them with gifts they will enjoy but would have never seen a commercial for these toys.

I have selected some toys and kid products that I know would interest my kids and that are educational. Many of them help kids develop critical thinking and problem solving skills, or observation and exploration.

I encourage you to think about buying your kids, or a niece or nephew or grandchild, a great gift that will teach them to explore their world and, through play, help them build life long skills.

Farm Floor Puzzle
-$28.50- Kids 12 months and up

My Pattern Puzzles

Top Toys for Kids- Best Christmas Gifts- Our Top Picks

kpfitch — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 14:35:53 -0600

At Mommie 911 we try to find some of the most fun and unique toys that children will really enjoy and actually use. We all know about those toys that get the initial excitement and never get played with.

Here are our Christmas 2008 Picks.

KIDIJAMZ STUDIO
by Vtech

Here's an interactive music station where the kids can record their own songs and then play the music back on a detachable music player. Lots of musical instrument sounds and digital voice effects. Musical scratching disc and light-up keyboard to be play DJ.
GLOW STATION
by Crayola can create with Light!

This unique Glow Station lets kids draw with an innovative light wand in dark spaces. So cool and it rolls up for easy storage. Lots of creative playtime guaranteed.

Great Outdoor Toys

kpfitch — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 14:30:30 -0500

Bucket Blast Game

6 and up Lolo

  Actually, this is a great group of games for indoor, outdoor or in the water. (5 for each mode)

  Players toss, run, balance, strategize and team up for points and laughs.
  Everything comes in a small, nylon carry bag. Parent's Choice Gold winner.

Kick Croquet

4 and up Regent

  This is one game where both kids and parents can have fun and get exercise.

  Players run and kick cloth-covered 16 inch balls through a course of wickets.
  A very fun family game!

Hide and Seek Safari

Ziggity Zoom's Top Toy Picks for 3 +

kpfitch — Sun, 13 Apr 2008 15:54:34 -0500

Froggy Boogie Game

4 and up Blue Orange Games

  A great preschool memory game. Baby frogs try to be the first to hop around the pond.
  Well-made colorful, wooden game that gets a lot of play from our Ziggity Zoom parents,
  grandparents and kids.

Click Start Computer

Ages 3 - 6 Leap Frog

  Click Start My First Computer introduces computer and preschool skills by turning any
  TV into a child's first computer.

  Available in green or pink, Click Start lets kids work with letters, numbers, colors,
  shapes, phonics and more.

Airblox

Ages 3 - 12 Greenhouse International

Kids pump air into various "block" segments to build their own play space.

Easy-to-use foot pump included. Deflate to pack away. Inspires Creativity!

Spinny Speller

Ages 3 + Maple Landmark

Three four-sided blocks spin to make 3 dozen simple words and rhyming words.

Hardwood construction. Great for early reading skills and fun to play with.

Ziggity Zoom's Top Toy Picks for 0-3

kpfitch — Mon, 07 Apr 2008 09:32:06 -0500

Go Baby Go: Kickin' Bobbin' Gym
Birth to 3 years by Fisher Price

Activity Gym that will provide hours of fun..., lights, music and action
We think this gym has great colors, a fun design and great new features your baby or toddler will love.

Big Top Sounds
9 Mo - 3+ by Manhattan Toy

Colorful plush activity toy with surprise elements.
Lion "roars" when baby drops him in the circus tent. When pulled out, baby hears the word "lion".

Fantasy Land Blocks
2+ by Haba

Creative and colorful blocks that both boys and girls will find exciting to build with. Compatible sets available to expand set.

Froggy Frenzy
18 Mo + by Manhattan Toy

Ribbit! Burp! Buzz! Toddlers hear frog sounds when they put a bug in or out of its mouth. Plus a door in the frog's belly guarantees this toy will get lots of playtime.

Monster Bowling Set
2+ by Melissa and Doug

This fun bowling set comes with 6 whacky plush pins and one silly stuffed ball. A perfect first game to develop dexterity in children ages 2 and up.

Rumblies Adam Ambulance
12 Mo+ by Manhattan Toy