Top 5 Toys for Pre-Schoolers and Grade-Schoolers
joyfulmother posted 4 weeks 5 days ago —
With the holidays fast approaching, now is the time of year that all the stores start mailing out their jam-packed Christmas toy circulars, chock-full of every kind of dollhouse, action figure, and video game console imaginable. As parents, how do you sift through the barrage of Christmas toys and choose one that's the perfect mix of fun and educational? As if your choice wasn't difficult enough - age appropriateness is something that you need to be wary off when toy shopping. When it comes to shopping for kids in pre-school and grade school, things can get a little dicey. Older than a toddler but younger than a tween - how do you decide what's appropriate? While you should pat yourself on the back for buying that Little Tikes play kitchen, it's time for a fun upgrade. Here are some of 2008's top toys for pre-schoolers and grade-schoolers.
- Ages: 4 - 8
- Price: $50.00
- Ages: 6 - 10
- Price: $70.00
- Ages: 36 mo. - 6
- Price: $40.00
- Ages: 8 and up
- Price: $80.00
- Ages: 6 - 9
- Price: $60.00
1.) LeapFrog Tag Reading System with Game Bundle:
- You've probably seen the commercials for these already but if you haven't, Tag is a pretty awesome touch reading system that allows your kids to actually interact with the books they are reading. Simply touch the tag reader to the book's pages and voila! Words talk, characters sing - all making for a much more exciting reading experience. With over twenty books and games to choose from, teach your child to love reading!
2.) Playskool Dance Cam:
- The perfect toy to get your kids up off the couch and moving, this fun gadget from Playskool plays a string of fun, kid-friendly tunes, projecting an image your kids onto your TV screen. Not only will your kids be amused for hours as they laugh and point at themselves on the TV, but they'll be moving and dancing to the music. You can even hook up your Mp3 player and play your own kid-approved jams. So cool!
3.) Playskool Adventure Squad Helmet:
- Also from Playskool, this fun toy is a blast for kids between the ages of 36 months and 6 years old. Featuring an adjustable role-playing helmet and handlebar control, your child can become either a police officer or a race car driver. Each helmet comes fully loaded with 30 different interactive missions, providing hours of amusement. Colorful light displays and fun sounds only add to the excitement. This is another great toy that promotes healthy activity, getting your kids' away from the TV and running around.
4.) U Dance Game:
- Similar to the ever popular arcade game, Dance Dance Nation, U Dance is a mat-free game system that allows your kids a little bit more freedom than the limiting 4-step box. Featuring motion-sensing technology, you see your virtual dance feet on the TV screen as you move and groove to the music. Using only 4 "AA" batteries, this is another fantastic way to keep your kids active.
5.) Disney Pixar's Wall-E U-Command Wall-E Robot:
- Disney Pixar's Wall-E movie was a fun ride for both kids and parents alike. Now your kids can take Wall-E home with this fun, interactive robot toy. Use the infrared remote control (included) to bring Wall-E to life with animated movements, voice, sound and light effects. Your kids will be entertained for hours, making Wall-E sing, dance and go backwards and forwards. Completely programmable, you can make Wall-E do over 1000 different action combos. Make Wall-E part of your family with this fun, interactive toy.
