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Ask most parents, and they’ll agree - play is about learning just as much as it is about fun. Some might argue play is the best way to learn. This is particularly true with educational toys and games. Get them young - and kids can learn just about anything through play. This means they not only get better at their favourite games but they also get better at being themselves. Whether it is numeracy, reading, or social skills, educational toys and games are an underrated marvel. Honestly, they need a louder champion, someone to really sing their praises. Well, there’s nothing like toys and, games that do what they do so well, right? From pretend play that hones empathy to building games that build imagination - it is easier than ever to sneak in some good learning through play.
VTech Peppa Pig Move & Learn Peppa
Got a little one who loves Peppa Pig? Educational toys can become a wonderful way to introduce new learning skills to their playtime. A great example of this is the VTech Peppa Pig Move & Learn Peppa electronic learning toy. Geared towards the ages of one to three years, this move and learn toy helps teach kids colours, letters, numbers, music, and more. It uses sensory play - a little one’s favourite way of engaging with the world around them - to foster stronger cognitive development. Take Play and Discover Peppa mode for example. Press one of the five buttons to introduce letters, numbers, objects, music and colours. The Learning Game mode also quizzes children on these concepts, encouraging friendly play and a sense of accomplishment. With over forty-five songs, melodies, sounds, and phrases, children never tire of the fun sounds and music. They’ll love moving Peppa back and forth, triggering fun responses and a fun song they’ll love to sing along to. And all that to say nothing of the fun adventure Peppa toys can take children on!
Numberblocks MathLink Cubes 1 To 10 Activity Set
Speaking of fun - what’s more fun than colourful blocks? The Numberblocks MathLink Cubes 1 To 10 Activity Set brings together the greats - Numberblocks from the hit TV series on Netflix and CBeebies and MathLink cubes for hands-on learning fun! This set is designed for children three years or older, even adults who love blocks and are looking for a reason to play again. Taking inspiration from the hit TV show and the MathLink Cubes Activity Set, this version lets kids join in their Numberblocks adventures! Using 100 colourful MathLink cubes, twenty Numberblocks faceplates, fifty stickers, eleven Numberlings, and fifteen double-sided activity cards, kids can start their journey with Numberblocks One to Ten. By pairing real MathLink cubes with friendly, loveable Numberblocks, this activity set offers a great way for parents to bond with children and for children to discover the wonderful world of math. And of course, it’s so much fun to recreate the magic of Numberblocks adventures or build new ones!
VTech Doodle & Draw Learning Board
It’s a proud parent moment. When a child scrawls their first little picture on the wall with absolutely no regrets. It’s art. And it’s adorable. But, it can be a pain getting permanent marker or crayons off the walls. Doodle boards can step in here. A digital upgrade on etch-a-sketches, drawing boards like the VTech Doodle & Draw Learning Board offer a safe, clean space for kids to get all their creativity out. Colourful light-up touch-sensitive drawing board, it comes with five activity modes that let children play, draw, and learn! It has sixteen activities that use drawing and creativity to introduce pre-schoolers to letters, numbers, shapes, early science concepts, music, and much more. All children have to do is tap the board or use the stylus to see their doodles light up! It’s never been easier to engage them in a creative way, one that isn’t difficult or stressful to clean up.
Leapfrog LeapStory Sleep Trainer
The Leapfrog LeapStory Sleep Trainer is an imaginative story machine for pre-schoolers that brings stories to life. Getting kids ready to settle down and sleep can be difficult for some parents - there’s no denying it. Sleep training doesn’t have to be either stressful or boring though. Especially not with LeapStory Sleep Trainers. The LeapStory helps pre-schoolers go from daytime to sleepy time smoothly with gradual transitions based on lights and sounds. With thirty stories and fables onboard plus sixty visual projections on the ceiling, kids are bound to be captivated by fairytales and fables, classic tales, songs, lullabies and even poems. Kids can also record their own stories or memories for later playback! Letting children record their own stories or responses not only builds their communication skills but also helps them realise the importance of self-expression. This story machine helps develop listening skills as well as communication skills.