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Smart Kids *REVIEW* Magna Tiles

September 15, 2015 by Kelsey Norwood

Over the years we have reviewed some pretty fun toys and we’re at it again for a big Back-to-School Smart Toys Series! This year I have a third and first grader and I wanted to find some smart toys to help us improve spatial awareness and dimension familiarity, learn shapes, experiment with principles of “engineering,” … Read more

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*SMART TOY SERIES* Megabloks

July 24, 2013June 26, 2013 by Kelsey Norwood

Blocks are the ULTIMATE toy for kids. I only have boys and we play with blocks pretty much every day. They’re perfect for fueling creativity, cooperation, motor skills, and problem solving, and we LOVE blocks in all their forms. Our newest block is MEGABLOKS and I think they’re one of the best toys for boys. … Read more

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*SMART TOYS SERIES* Lock Box Memory Game

April 23, 2013April 13, 2013 by Kelsey Norwood

I love smart toys. There are so many toys, most of them probably, that are just junk. They are noisy, obnoxious, flimsy, don’t teach kids anything, and ultimately don’t get played with after the first 15 minutes. I hate those toys. So I set out to find a small selection of Smart Toys to share … Read more

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