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Andrea Gulyas

For Your Budding Einsteins

 

I am all for play-based learning, however some of these products may come in handy too when raising your budding Einsteins. My children love to explore and I feel these educational products help them digest new concepts, feed their creativity and also master academic knowledge.

18 Gift Ideas for boys and girls Who like Recommended for Age(s): 4 - 10
 
Ready, Set, School
Medium
A must for any preschooler. This kit helps with gluing, cutting, drawing and more.
6-Piece Rhythm Instrument Set by Hohner
Medium
It's never too early to make music. This kit is great as it also includes songs and activities for use with all the instruments.
Numbers And Shapes Stickers For The Tub
Medium
If you have a child like mine who absolutely resist hair washing EVERY time, this toy may be useful. Occupy your little ones with these bathtub stickers.
Ideal Spectacular Magic Show
Medium
Many little boy dreams of becoming the next David Copperfield. This kit can help kids one step closer to their dream. I love that it comes with an instructional DVD , a step-by-step guide to amazing tricks.
Volcano Kit
Medium
Every child needs to build a volcano at least once in a lifetime. This kit is easy to use at home or for a school project.
Goblin Zeppelin Ambush | Mega Bloks® World of Warcraft
Medium
Once you're child has mastered the traditional flat puzzles, sphere puzzles are the way to go. These 360 degree puzzles may seem challenging but with numbers printed on the back of each puzzle, it's actually quite fun to build.
Locks & Latches Puzzle
Medium
My children loves these puzzles. They were thrilled to be able to open the latches and see what's underneath.
Feelings Flash Cards
Medium
A great, fun way to teach your children about emotions and have discussions around each.
Lace and Learn Fine Motor Toy
Medium
"Lacing toys are great for imagination and eye-hand coordination. My children would spend a long time creating patterns. So long that there would be mornings when our sneakers would be missing the shoelace. All is forgiven now that they are lacing masters."
LeapFrog Learn and Groove Musical Table
Medium
This product came in handy when my son was cruising and enjoyed sounds, lights and simple turning/moving tasks. Children learn about music, nursery rhyme, shapes, colors, numbers.
Melissa & Doug Shape Sorting Cube
Medium
This is a very durable product that teaches shapes and helps little ones with their gross motor skills. Shapes are similar so may take more than one tries to figure it out.
Wooden Shape Sorting Clock
Medium
I like this toy as it teaches shapes and time all at once. The shapes are easy to grasp for even younger children.
Tote & Go Laptop
Medium
This laptop is really cool. Has numerous logic, numbers, letters games. Children learn how to use the mouse while having fun.
Tag™ Reading System
Medium
Leapfrog's Tag reading system is big in our house. Uploading a book to your pen is fast and easy, and batteries seem to last a long time. I like that it helps little ones with early reading skills. I only wish more tags books were available, especially classics and not just Disney/Pixar related.
The Land of Nod: Kids' Educational Toys: Kids Rhyming Words Puzzle in Educational Toys
Medium
When you're tired of reading the same rhyming book over and over, this puzzle can help. Children match pictures that rhyme.
Spaghetti Legs Bead Maze Activity Table by Educo
Medium
ok, I never knew the correct name for these types of toys. I just knew it would occupy my children for hours on end. These bead maze activity tables are great developmental toys.
Crayola Magnetic Double-Sided Easel
Medium
We have had this easel for years now. At first my daughter only scribbled on the chalkboard side. Then as she learned her letters, she used the magnetic side.Now she clips on paper and writes on it. This easel is durable and multi functioning. And so much fun to see my daughter play school with this easel. Listen in closely and you will get the scoop on what's going on in school :)
Big Pencil Pal Kindergarten
Medium
When your child takes a break between Angry Birds game sessions, sneak this workbook in. Full of fun activities. Your child won't even notice learning while having so much fun. The software is engaging, interactive and helps learn both academic and gross motor skills.