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Toy and play expert Rachel Griffin has rounded up some of her favorite educational and creative toys for kids, ranging from magnetic building sets to fidgety collectibles and a two-sided learning farm.
Magnet Tiles Learn Series
Griffin's first pick is the Magnet Tiles Learn Series, which she called the number one original magnetic building set. The new Learn Letters and Numbers series helps kids practice letter recognition through color-coded vowels and consonants, and also supports spelling and phonics skills.
The set includes a math component for easy equations and counting. Because the tiles are magnetized, they are compatible with other magnetic sets kids may already own.
Make Do
Griffin also highlighted Make Do, a 126-piece set that turns cardboard into open-ended creations. The package itself converts into a toolbox, and all tools in the set are designed to be safe for kids.
Kids can use the set to build flowers, forts, mazes, masks, lemonade stands, and more. Griffin said the toy pairs well with the cardboard boxes that tend to arrive during back-to-school and holiday shopping seasons.
Pour Pals
Pour Pals is a creative toy that Griffin said appeals to a wide age range.
"Whether you're six, 16, or 66, it's all about creative play," Griffin said.
The Sports Mode version comes with miniature shoes and charms. A crochet version is also available. Kids pour paint over a bear figure, and each finished bear looks different depending on the paint colors and style choices made.
Wrigleys
Griffin also showcased Wrigleys, wiggly and fidgety collectibles that are 3D printed and made in the United States. The toys are designed to be tactile and sensory while also encouraging imaginative play.
Wrigleys come in food, ocean, and farm themes, and the newest release is a dino theme featuring 32 different dinosaur designs. They are available in large and short tubes.
Miss Rachel Learning Farm
Rounding out Griffin's picks is the Miss Rachel Learning Farm. The two-sided toy features multiple sensory touch points and is designed to support cognitive learning, motor skills, and communication.
The set also includes the Miss Rachel Tractor, which is compatible with the farm. The tractor plays "Wheels on the Bus" as it moves around the farmhouse, and the farm itself plays "Old MacDonald."
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