Toys
IlluStory Make Your Own Book Kit
(as recommended by Mighty Girl)
Imagine your child’s face when she or he sees their own story and drawings made into a professionally typeset, hardbound book! With this multi-award winning kit, you simply have your child write and illustrate their story using the materials supplied in the kit, which are then mailed in (in the pre-paid envelope provided) for publication. Read More…
My Robot Friend
(as recommended by Common Sense Media)
Parents need to know that My Robot Friend is a LeapFrog app targeted at older elementary kids, unlike LeapFrog’s usual early education offerings. There’s some crude humor with a sarcastic, burping cat and some mild violence blowing up stuffed animals with rockets and freezing robots, but nothing graphic. Read More…
Physics Solar Workshop
(as recommended by Mighty Girl)
Physics Solar Workshop explores the topic of solar energy, focusing on photovoltaic cells. By building 12 models and conducting 30 experiments, you will learn how solar cells transform light into electrical energy, and how motors and mechanical devices can optimize the work done by this energy. You will build different types of vehicles and machines to demonstrate how gears can convert and transform power for different needs. Read More…
LeapFrog Explorer Learning Game: Disney Doc McStuffins
(as recommended by Common Sense Media)
Parents need to know that LeapFrog Explorer Learning Game: Disney Doc McStuffins is as cute and feel-good as the TV series on which it is based. Kids will learn to use, or at least to recognize, the common tools from a doctor’s office, including a stethoscope, an otoscope, and a patient chart. Expect to hear a lot about good hygiene, germs, healthy foods, and taking care of yourself. Read More…
World of Goo
(as recommended by Common Sense Media)
Parents need to know that World of Goo is the mobile version of a game that has been available for PCs, Macs, and the Wii for years. The artistic imagery, while not particularly violent (goo balls can perish by falling over cliffs or being struck by spinning machinery), is vivid and odd. Read More…
Big Bag of Science
(as recommended by Mighty Girl)
The Big Bag Of Science by Be Amazing Toys is designed to whet the appetites of budding young scientists of all ages. With more than 70 unique, fun, hands-on science activities, this kit guarantees hours and hours of science fun. Set up your own science lab. Amaze your friends and family with such activities as making water disappear, having a liquid flow uphill, making a 30′ soda geyser, growing fake snow instantly, balancing 6 nails on the head of one nail – and much, much more. Read More..
Design Squad Nation
(as recommended by Common Sense Media)
Parents need to know that Design Squad Nation is a PBS Kids site that teaches kids about science and engineering through fun games and activities. It’s free and there are no ads. Read More…
Wonder Woman Caped Children’s T-Shirt
(as recommended by Mighty Girl)
Your Mighty Girl will be ready to save the day in this Wonder Woman Caped T-Shirt! Perfect for everyday play or as a costume, this high-quality shirt comes with a detachable cape. It looks just like the costume Wonder Woman wears when fighting the bad guys. Matching version for teens and adults also available. Read More…
Half the Sky Movement: The Game
(as recommended by Common Sense Media)
Parents need to know that Half the Sky Movement: The Game is a Facebook game that explores the challenges women face around the world, such as poverty, domestic violence, disease, and oppression. The game partners with various real-world charities, and encourages players to donate money and spread the word to friends through their news feed. Read More…
Magic Science for Wizards Only
(as recommended by Mighty Girl)
Unleash your inner wizard with this magical science kit! Cast color changing spells, make smoke appear from your fingers, create magical potions, and much more! This awesome kit will teach you the science behind your favorite magic tricks. Also included are laminated cards with magic tricks to baffle all your friends, an instruction booklet with 11 activities, lab equipment, and mysterious wizard powders that will mix together to mystify you! Read More…
