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We Love It: Sensory Toys, Educational Games and More

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By Elena Epstein

Color Sheen Metallic Colored Gel Pens – Set of 12

Make note taking or journaling a colorful affair. These metallic ink pens can write on both white and black paper and glide along the page. Made from acid-free ink. $12.95, ages 6+, ooly.com

Reading Skill Set

This three-part system features a unique, play-led approach to developing fundamental skills for a lifelong love of reading. Includes child-led games, activities, books and a play guide. $155, ages 2-8, lovevery.com

Sounds of Rain Sensory Tubes

Discover the power of sound and help children calm their energy with this captivating set. $21.99, ages 4+, hand2mind.com

“Worst-Case Scenario Survival Handbook for Kids”

Whether you’re freezing in the Arctic, escaping quicksand in the jungle or befriending tarantulas in the desert, this guide has you covered. Discover step-by-step instructions for surviving the most extreme situations that planet Earth can throw at you. $12.99, ages 8+, quirkbooks.com

BaKit Box: Pollination Exploration Bundle

A unique subscription service blending education, STEM and culinary skills. Explore the intricate lives of more than 20,000 bee species with three recipes and engaging activity kits. $74.99 per bundle, ages 3+, bakitbox.com

“Guinness World Records 2025”

Filled with thousands of facts and feats for the whole family, this new edition celebrates Guinness World Records’ 70th anniversary. $29.95, ages 8+, guinnessworldrecords.com

The Juice Learning for Families

An interactive learning platform that delivers daily articles for your child’s reading level. Original content covers current events, science, technology and more. As readers use the platform, the algorithm adjusts to your child’s reading level. Price starts at $19.95/per month, ages 10-18, families.thejuicelearning.com

National Geographic Bug Habitat

Catch bugs with the included bug catcher and add natural objects such as dirt, sticks and rocks. Then observe from all angles. The lid has two magnifiers and the kit includes a detailed learning guide filled with facts about insects and spiders. $19.99, ages 4+, amazon.com

We Love It

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By Elena Epstein

Tinkering Labs Electric Motors Catalyst STEM Kit

Ignite curiosity and innovation in your young inventor. Features 50+ components and 10 engaging challenges. $65, ages 8-13, tinkeringlabs.com

The Star Jar

An interactive, multi-sensory reward jar. Affirm positive behavior or reinforce habits such as chores and nighttime routines. Includes 30 easy reward ideas that cultivate family connection. $35.99, ages 3-12, hellolittlehoney.com

Disney Doorables Academy Campus Crew Figure Pack

Open the composition book-inspired blind box to reveal the adorable figures — centered around fun school activities. $12.99, ages 5+, JustPlayProducts.com

Surprise Powerz Talking STEM Doll – Astro the Astronaut

A talking doll who is full of knowledge about planets, moons and stars. With 75+ phrases, sound effects and singalongs, Astro helps build STEM vocabulary and ignites imaginative play for budding young astronauts. $49.99, ages 2-5, surprisepowerz.com

PYXEL A Coder’s Best Friend

A pet that teaches coding. Kids can code their new friend to perform tricks, change colors, make and react to sounds and express emotions. $124.99, ages 8+, educationalinsights.com

Science Unlocked

An all-inclusive curriculum. Each kit contains everything you need to easily provide immersive science experiences to leverage natural curiosity. For homeschoolers and K-12 education. $29.99-$499.99, ages 5-18 years, homesciencetools.com

Wild Side Number Sense Cards

A versatile math tool for home or school. Includes more than 50 games and activities, as well as a set of 94 cards, all designed to boost math skills. $22.95, ages 4-15, wildsidenumberssensecards.com

My Fun Day

Helps little ones learn the months of the year, days of the week, the four seasons and how to tell time. Use the colorful wooden board and 13 activity disks to build awareness of key elements in our daily lives while strengthening fine-motor skills. $38, ages 3+, simplyfun.com

“Feeling All the Feelings Workbook: A Kids’ Guide to Exploring Emotions”

Offers 100+ engaging activities and practices designed to foster emotional awareness and help kids explore every feeling. A wonderful tool for parents and kids to begin important conversations. $16.95, ages 6-9, shambhala.com

We Love It

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Elena Epstein

The Play Kits

A subscription, stage-based learning program designed to promote healthy brain development during the early years of childhood. The kits are delivered every two to three months and feature age-specific toys made with sustainably harvested wood, organic cotton, nontoxic paint and baby-safe plastics. $80-$120; ages birth-4 years, lovevery.com

I Am a Force of Nature

A beautifully illustrated board book that encourages kids to explore their feelings and the world around them. Offers a great message that we can find the same brave, playful, colorful and crabby qualities found in animals and nature within ourselves. $8.95, ages 1-3 years, Shambhala.com

Rascal + Friends Premium Training Pants

Designed for the little humans starting to potty train or who won’t lay still during change time. Features resealable tab, easy tear sides, an extra-stretchy waistband and an absorbent 3D core. Made with “no nasties” to be safe and ultra-gentle on sensitive skin. $7.97-$39.97, ages 12-36 months, rascalandfriends.com

Crawl About Ladybug

This early learning companion wobbles as it moves. A simple push on the back starts its motion. Features bright lights and fun melodies to entice your child to crawl after it as it moves across the floor. $19.99, ages 6 months+, tlji.com

Preschool Genius

A set of dry-erase activities and games with a genius twist. Includes beautifully illustrated activities that cover core learning outcomes and offer challenges such as code breaking and mapmaking that stimulate open-ended problem solving and creativity. $27.95, ages 3-6, amazon.com

PJ Library Presents Podcasts: “Afternoons with Mimi” and “Beyond the Bookcase”

Two new podcasts from the beloved organization that has been sharing free children’s books with Jewish values throughout the world. Well-known tales come to life in a fun new way that connects kids to Jewish traditions, culture, holidays and values. “Afternoons with Mimi” is designed for younger kids; “Beyond the Bookcase” is for kids ages 6 to 12. FREE, PJLibrary.org/podcast

Fun and Learning

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By Elena Epstein

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Preschool Genius: A set of dry-erase activities and games with a genius twist. The set has questions that add a deeper engagement with learning. $27.95, ages 3-6, amazon.com
PHOTO COURTESY KNOW YOURSELF

The 12 Systems of the Body: Adventure Series Book Set: Introduces 12 systems of the human body to build a foundation for human anatomy. This series includes the five senses, the skeletal, muscular, nervous, respiratory, digestive, immune system and more. $120, ages 8+, knowyourself.com
PHOTO COURTESY KNOW YOURSELF

206 Bones of the Human Body- 4 Book Set: From your head to your toes, this 206 Bones of the Human Body- 4 Book set has a lot to discover about the human body, especially for children. Includes Hands, Arm & Shoulder; Foot, Leg & Pelvis; Rib Cage & Spine; Head, Face & Neck. $79 for set or $19.99 per book, ages 8+, knowyourself.com
PHOTO COURTESY TOI WORLD

Art Puzzle-Dancing Lion: Features Chinese cultural elements of traditional folk customs of the lion dance. Contains 18 knowledge points so kids can learn about these traditions as they explore their creativity. $21.99, ages 5-8, toiworld.com
PHOTO COURTESY TOI WORLD

My First Puzzle-Dinosaur: Double-sided puzzle pieces feature dinosaurs on one side and bones/skeletons on the other. Great for building problem-solving skills and imagination. The number of pieces increase step-by-step to challenge toddlers through their developmental growth. $13.99, ages 2-4, toiworld.com
PHOTO COURTESY AHAAA MATH

Ahaaa Math: Make math fun with this game-based  learning app for kids. Covers a wide variety of skills including geometry and logical thinking with 5,000+ exercises and games. Safe for kids with no ads. $59.99/yearly or $8.99/monthly, ages 4-10, ahaaamath.com
PHOTO COURTESY PJ LIBRARY

PJ Library Presents Podcasts: Afternoons with Mimi and Beyond the Books: Two new podcasts from the beloved organization that has been sharing free children’s books with Jewish values throughout the world. Well-known tales come to life in a fun new way that connects kids to Jewish traditions, culture, holidays and values. “Afternoons with Mimi” is designed for younger kids and “Beyond the Bookcase” is for kids ages 6 to 12. Free, PJLibrary.org/podcast
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