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June 22, 2018 by

What makes a great toy for babies and toddlers — it has to be fun and colorful of course. But it should also enhance social/emotional learning and little ones’ motor skills. These recent NAPPA winners hit all the marks!

Lulla Doll

The Lulla Doll is a sleep companion for preemies, babies and toddlers. It imitates closeness to a caregiver with its soft fabric and soothing sounds of real-life breathing and heartbeat. With the help and guidance from doctors, nurses, midwives, psychologists and engineers, the Lulla doll’s stable heartbeat and breathing rhythm makes it the perfect sleep companion for your little one.
$69.00
Ages birth to 4

Bright Lights Soccer Ball by Vtech

Left or right, up or down, roll the Bright Lights Soccer Ball™ all around to hear music and sounds and listen to the friendly ball encourage playtime. Press the happy light-up face button to hear playful phrases and three songs that introduce opposites and numbers. Kick, pass or shake the ball to activate the motion sensor and hear fun sounds and music, or touch the soft crinkly hands and give the ball a hug.
$14.99
Ages 6 to 36 months

Spike the Fine Motor Hedgehog

This colorful hedgehog has lost his quills, and only your little ones can help him get them back. Spike the Fine Motor Hedgehog helps kids with hand muscles and fine motor skills development as they replace the chunky, peg-shaped “quills” within the holes that dot the smiling hedgehog’s back. The quills also lend themselves well to lessons in counting, sorting, and color identification skills.
$14.99
Ages 18 months+

Disney Baby Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse Musical Crawling Pals

The Disney Baby Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse Musical Crawling Pals are the plush buddies little Disney fans will adore! Babies can interact with them by gently pressing Mickey or Minnie’s back to activate soothing music and watch as they really crawl. Dressed in sweet onesies, the Musical Crawling Pals are made with super soft and cuddly fabrics and come in the perfect size for little hands. Sold separately.
$24.99
Ages 9 months +

Virtuoso Bears (Amadeus and Ludwig)

Introducing Virtuoso Bears with an adorable likeness to Amadeus Mozart and Ludwig van Beethoven. Each of these cuddly pals carry 40 minutes of carefully selected tracks of sonatas, concertos and symphonies. The compositions can be switched on and off and their volume can be regulated. Tucked in each bear’s pocket is a short biography of each virtuoso. It shares a brief history of the composer’s life, and introduces the title of every featured musical selection.
$49.99
Ages birth to 7

Happy Playing. Remember to #PlayLearnConnect with #NAPPAAwards!

Elena Epstein is a mom of two and the director of NAPPA Awards, the longest running and most respected awards program in the industry, celebrating the best in family products for 28 years. For more product reviews, visit nappaawards.com.

June 22, 2018 by

School is out and it’s time to PLAY! With these new NAPPA winners, your kids will not want to come inside.

Super Spinner

Get ready for some spinning fun with PlayMonster’s Super Spinner. The round curved seat centers little bodies in the most secure part of the seat; combined with its adjustable double-braided ropes and weather-resistant clips, the Super Spinner is designed for a safer, more comfortable ride — making it one of NAPPA’s best outdoor toys. Super Spinner holds multiple patents and is designed so kids can swing and spin from a tree, a play set or a secure structural beam. Swing, spin and soar – swinging will never be the same.

Easy to install and made with durable materials, Super Spinner swings are built to withstand the elements. A small hole in the middle of the seat allows for water drainage.
$49.99
Ages 3+

Splash Tail

Popping up in 2018 is the water balloon sling launcher, the Splash Tail. Kids will have a blast hurling the water balloons in the air or throwing them in a game of toss and catch. Recommended for ages 8 and up, each Splash Tail set comes with a colorful blue/orange sling and pack of water balloons.
$7
Ages 8+

Baby Spring Float Sun Canopy

The Baby Spring Float Sun Canopy features a patented inner spring around the outside edge for added stability in the water. Additional features include a removable sun canopy with UPF 50+ sun protection, see-through mesh sides on the canopy , fabric-covered inflation and a soft mesh seat with secure leg holes for durability and comfort, a wide base, child safety valves, dual air chambers and a mesh play space for splashing and playing with toys.
$19.99
Ages 9 to 24 months

My Buddy & Me SUV

Another fun product by Simplay3 — My Buddy & Me SUV is a two passenger ride-on featuring a large handle for push along cruising. When your toddler matures, a removable floor board panel rotates and locks underneath never detaching from the vehicle. The child is now the driver in foot-to-floor mode. Front seat back can be placed in multiple positions. When it is all the way forward, there’s room for a buddy to ride along. When placed all the way back, it serves as a tailgate.
$99.99
Ages 2-4

Happy Summer. Remember to #PlayLearnConnect with #NAPPAAwards!

June 11, 2018 by

Summer means more time at grandma’s and more playdates. These recent NAPPA winners are perfect to take along wherever you’re headed this summer.

Pop-Oh-Ver Stove and Counter Top Sets

Say hello to Pop-oh-ver, the clever brand of durable and detailed kitchen play sets that assemble in two minutes over a sturdy household chair! The Pop-oh-ver Counter Top Set fastens over a chair and like magic you have a place to fix your food anywhere you want it. The Pop-oh-ver Stove Set brings an exciting new twist to pretend kitchen play and is made from canvas-like material with realistic oven, stovetop, and microwave detailing.

$39.95
3+
http://www.kangaroomfg.com/categories/pop-oh-ver

Disney Junior Doc McStuffins Toy Hospital On The Go Pet Carrier On the Go

The new Toy Hospital On The Go Pet Carrier from Disney Junior’s Doc McStuffins comes with a loveable plush pet – either Findo the dog or Whispers the cat! The carrier features fun glittered accents, paw print windows and a heart-shaped latch to close the carrier door. The carrier holds every tool kids need to take great care of their pet pals, including a stethoscope, pet hair brush, otoscope, pet bandana and more!

$19.99
Ages 3+
https://justplayproducts.com/

GeoSafari Jr. Explorer Scope

Up close and far away, bring nature your way with this durable and fun 2-in-1 microscope/telescope. The GeoSafari Jr. Explorer Scope encourages scientific exploration and discovery. Great for introducing young kids to the fascinating world of life science. Perfect for STEM learning and scientific exploration on the go. Includes scope with 8x magnification, perfect-fit goggles, break-away strap, soft rubber hand grips, and telescoping barrel with 15x magnification. Magnification and field of vision designed specifically for preschoolers’ level of perception.

$16.99
3-6 years
https://www.learningresources.co.uk/product/geosafari-jr-explorer-scope.do

Fire HD 8 Kids Edition By Amazon

The all-new Fire HD 8 Kids Edition includes a Fire HD 8 tablet, one year of Amazon FreeTime Unlimited, a kid-proof case, and 2-year worry-free guarantee. Amazon FreeTime Unlimited gives you access to 15,000 age-appropriate books, videos, apps, games, and a kid-friendly web browser. With 8” HD display, quad-core processor, and up to 12 hours of battery life. Parents can manage and customize up to four child profiles, set bedtime curfews and control screen time and content.

$129
Ages 3-12
https://www.amazon.com/All-New-Amazon-Fire-HD-8-Kids-Edition-Tablet/dp/B01J94SBEY

Happy exploring and enjoying all your summer fun spots and remember to #PlayLearnConnect with #NAPPAAwards!

June 7, 2018 by

We are so excited for the beginning of summer! Warm weather and family fun is what summer is all about and we have some great products perfect for those long, warm nights and sunny swim and beach days.

COOEEE-Fun in the Sun Hat

COOEEE is a fun in the sun hat and UV eye protection in one. It provides up to UPF50+ protection from the sun’s UV rays with eye lenses that block up to 95-99% of UV rays. It comes in a range of different designs and sizes. Fun fact: the company was started by a mom of three in Sydney, Australia.

$25
Ages 1-6

MoZZipatch All-Natural Mosquito Repellent Patches

MoZZipatch is an all natural mosquito Repellent that goes on your clothes, not your skin. It’s DEET Free and non toxic, safe for kids and adults. All-Natural Active Ingredient – Citrepel™ 75 provides 8 hours of protection per patch.

$7.99
For the entire family

Splash About Splash Jammers

Splash Jammers are an innovative and adorable leak-proof swim shorts designed for potty-training toddlers. Created by children’s swimwear specialist Splash About and swim-teacher approved, Jammers help facilitate potty-training; designed technically to replicate its award-winning leak-proof swim-diaper but aesthetically in a more grown-up style, Jammers are reusable, cost-effective and eco-friendly for fun stress-free toddler-swimming!

$19.99
Ages 2-4

Sunblocz Baby+Kids

Sunblocz Baby+Kids is a patent protected, all-natural, mineral sunscreen. The formula contains the highest percent of Zinc Oxide (non nano) in a base of natural and anti-oxidant ingredients; the result is a safe, natural formula that offers sunburn protection for baby and children’s sensitive skin.

$23.99
For the entire family

Bento Box

Keep on-the-go meals healthy with this cute Bento Box by Stuck on You offering 6 compartments in a handy tray that can be removed from the outer box and popped in the dishwasher. An interchangeable 4 compartment sandwich tray is also available. The lid is lined with a leak-proof silicone seal that covers each individual compartment, keeping food seperate and fresh. Choose from five colors and personalize the front of the Bento Box with your choice of stylish or classic design and name.

$34.95
For the entire family

Now go out and enjoy your summer and remember to #PlayLearnConnect with #NAPPAAwards!

June 7, 2018 by

What better way to cool off in the summer than with some super fun water toys! We got some great ones for you!

Bunch O Balloons Marvel™ Avengers™

Bunch O Balloons, by ZURU, has teamed up with Marvel Avengers to take down the summer heat. With blockbuster character symbols printed on the balloons, such as Iron Man, Captain America and the Hulk, water balloons have never been so powerful! Simply connect, fill and make hundreds of water balloons in minutes, and let the superhero water balloon warfare begin. Balloons are made from natural latex and recyclable.

$9.99
Ages 3+

OgoDisk H2O

Take the water balloon toss to the next level with OgoDisk H2O. It can flyly, float, and dominate any water balloon fight. This flying disk designed just for water balloon play can also double down as the ultimate pool or beach toy with its ability to float in the water. Let the games begin!
$20.00
Ages 8+

Aquarium by PLAYMOBIL

Explore underwater worlds with PLAYMOBIL’s Aquarium. Stand on the visitor’s bridge and watch as the sea lion jumps through the hoop and balances a ball on his nose. Stick around for the next feeding or move over to the rotating carousel to observe small sea creatures. If you stand inside the underwater viewing area, it feels like you’re a part of the ocean as the fish swim by! Aquarium tank can be filled with water.
$59.99
Ages 4+

Watermelon Smash

Watermelon Smash from YULU is a twist on the water roulette challenge. Will you end up dry or soaking wet? Fill the watermelon with water or use the watermelon seeds for indoor play. Players take turns spinning the spinner to determine their fate. Follow the instructions on the spinner and press the watermelon against your head. Watch out, you never know when the watermelon will crack. The last player left in the game wins!
$19.99
Ages 6+

Now go out there and have some fun and remember to #PlayLearnConnect with #NAPPAAwards!

June 7, 2018 by

Is it that time of year already? With summer quickly approaching, there’s no shortage of fun to have. Grab your friends and some sunscreen and dive into these products with us!

Glove-A-Bubbles

Churn out oodles of BUBBLES with the wave of your hand with Glove-A-Bubbles! Kids remove the bubble pouch from the glove and pour the bubble solution into the pouch. Dip the glove into the bubble pouch. Wave your glove back and forth and watch tons of bubbles form instantly. Glove-A-Bubbles come with one glove and two packs of bubble solution. The pouch is also re-sealable and refillable. Glove-A-Bubbles come in eight different animal-themed gloves.

$2.99
Ages 3+

SMASHERS™

SMASHERS™ are the hottest new collectibles from ZURU that encourage learning about global sports with over 100 wacky sports-themed characters, including “good sports and bad sports,” limited edition and super rares to find and collect! Smash open the innovative and unique SMASHBALL™ to reveal your character hidden inside, then see how fast you can re-build the puzzle-like pieces of the SMASHBALL!
$9.99
Ages 4+

SmartGames IQ Stars & SmartGames Squirrels Go Nuts!

Check out these two fun games from SmartGames perfect for the summer months.

Are your brain skills out of this world? Can you place the 7 stellar puzzle pieces on the grid? Reach for the stars and solve the 120 challenges, from easy to expert in SmartGames IQ Stars. The game comes in a compact size game board with lid, making it great for travel!

$9.99
Ages 6+

Can you move the squirrels around and hide their acorns underground? SmartGames Squirrels Go Nuts! is a sliding puzzle game with 60 nutty challenges to test your skills. Fun for kids and adults, Squirrels Go Nuts! comes with a portable game board and lid, making it perfect for on-the-go fun!

$14.99
Ages 6+

Aerobie Pro Ring

Get ready for an exhilarating game of flying disc! The thin design of this flying ring allows the disc to travel longer distances and it features soft edges for comfortable catches. The open center allows each player to personalize their throwing and catching style – catch the edge with your hand or use the center to catch it with your arm or foot. Aerobie Pro Ring measures 13 inches in diameter.

$9.99
Ages 2+

Now go out and have some fun! And remember to #PlayLearnConnect with #NAPPAAwards!

June 3, 2018 by Christina Jennings

Whether you’re road-tripping to Grandma’s or flying to a fun family vacation, traveling with kids can be tough. Here are some awesome new NAPPA Winning products that can make your travel time go just a little bit more smoothly.

Perfect Granola

The Perfect Granola granolas and granola bars are healthy and delicious and all made with superfood ingredients without added refined sugars, corn syrups, chemicals, or preservatives. We share our profits with homeless shelters, outreach centers, and Food Banks and employ students living in poverty to offer them work experience and a chance at a brighter future.
$5.99
For the entire family
www.theperfectgranola.com

Sprout Stage 2 Plant Based Protein Organic Baby Food Purees

Made from whole, organic and non-GMO ingredients, Sprout’s Stage 2 plant-based protein purees are a delicious protein alternative to meat and dairy-based products, offering 2 grams of vegetable-based protein from organic chickpeas and beans. Available in 3 varieties including Butternut Blueberry Apple with Beans, Carrot Chickpeas Zucchini Pear, and Sweet Potato White Beans with Cinnamon, in 3.5-ounce pouches with twist-off, re-sealable caps.
$1.37
For 6 months +
www.sproutorganicfoods.com

Sprout Organic Crinklez

Sprout Organic Crinklez is a delicious veggie snack, made with PLANT POWERED chickpeas and popped with colorful carrots, spinach, and beets that you can see in every bite. Toddlers love the taste of this fun crinkly, crunchy snack, and parents love that Sprout uses the cleanest ingredients that are certified organic and non-GMO. Available in Cheesy Spinach and Pumpkin Carrot flavors, Crinklez are gluten-free and contain no added sugars, colors, flavors, or anything artificial!
$2.99
For toddlers 12 months +
www.sproutorganicfoods.com

Sprout Organic Crispy Chews

Crisped whole grain rice, fruits and vegetables are blended together in this delicious, chewy organic fruit snack. Made with a full serving of REAL fruits and veggies and a soft, crispy chewy texture enjoyable for toddlers to eat, Crispy Chews is perfect for little fingers learning to pick up and self-feed. Available in Red Fruit Beet & Berry and Orchard Fruit & Carrot flavors in five, single packet portions which makes on-the-go snacking easy!
$2.99
For toddlers 12 months +
www.sproutorganicfoods.com

BubbleBum Car Booster Seat

BubbleBum is the original, inflatable car booster seat for kids ages 4 – 11 (weight: 40-100 lbs) that keeps kids comfortable and safe on all car rides! Weighing less than one pound, BubbleBum fits three across the back and can deflate in seconds, making it simple to throw in a large purse or backpack. It’s ideal for road trips, fly-ins with car rentals, Uber/Lyft/Taxi rides and everyday carpooling. Winner of 6 IIHS Awards.
$29.99
For kids 4-11 years old
www.bubblebum.co

mifold Grab-and-Go Booster Seat

mifold® Grab-and-Go booster seat® is the most advanced, compact and portable child car safety seat in the world. It’s more than 10x smaller than a traditional booster and it’s just as safe. mifold works in the exact opposite way to a traditional booster seat. Instead of lifting the child up, mifold brings the seatbelt down. Perfect for carpooling, with grandparents or other relatives, in taxis, on holiday, in rental cars and more.
$44.99
For kids 4+ years, 40 lbs – 100lbs, 40 inches+
www.mifold.com

CarGo Seat

CarGo Seat is an ingenious product designed to empower “little travelers”. CarGo allows children to utilize their booster seat for stowing magazines, books, crayons, even snacks while traveling and fits smartly into vehicles once arrived. It’s overhead bin friendly AND it has rollers for easy transit.
$59.95
For children 5 to 8 years+ (booster seat age/weight requirements vary by state)
www.cargoseat.com

Twistshake Sippy Cup

These cups are a terrific stepping stone for children who have grown out of their baby bottle. Its spill free spout supports the active lifestyle of children and the easy-to-grip handle lets your little ones play without making a mess. A revolutionizing, patent-pending fruit mixer innovation that lets child and parent alike create amazing drinks. Mix your favorite fruits and berries with water and shake to create a delicious, healthy, natural fruit infused water.
$9.49
For ages 1-2
twistshake.com

Happy Travels! And remember to #PlayLearnConnect with #NAPPAAwards!

May 8, 2018 by

These fun new mobile applications let kids of all ages learn and play all at the same time!

BusyKid – Allowance Simplified: BusyKid is the first and only app where children can learn how to earn, save, share, spend and invest real allowance. By completing weekly chores, children 5-16 get to earn money and experience some of the same financial situations they will face as adults. Earned allowance can be used to make donations, buy gift cards, get cash or buy fractional shares of real stock.
$14.95/yr per family
For kids aged 5 to 16
www.busykid.com

Joy land Mobile Application: Joyland is certified by the kidSAFE Seal Program and features 900+ educational activities (with new content delivered biweekly and new games are added monthly). Joyland provides learning information and skills based on Common Core States Standards.
Free to download
For kids 3 to 8 years
www.itunes.apple.com

PlayKids Mobile Application: PlayKids is an educational content platform that helps kids develop through apps. Our proposal is to provide a safe, non-advertising environment with expert-cured educational content ensuring that children are in constant contact with learning while having fun.
$9.99/month
For kids 2 to 8 years old
us.playkids.com

Kiddopia – Kids Learning Games: Kiddopia is a dynamic app that teaches a huge variety of skills to kids of younger ages. It covers everything from shapes, colors, alphabet, spelling, logic and patterns to creativity and self-expression and engages kids with its stunning visuals and exciting gameplay. Our games are designed by parents who know how to make the learning process as fun and intuitive as possible, and all of them are tested and approved by parents and kids alike.
$4.99
For kids 2-7 years old
www.paperboatapps.com

Fun English by Studycat: Fun English is designed for second language learners of English. It has been in the marketplace for 6 years and has been featured by Apple, Google and Amazon. It contains over 300 basic English words inside over 80 different game engines.
$14.99
For kids 3-8 years old
www.studycat.net

Toca Life: Hospital–Experience the excitement of a busy medical center with Toca Life: Hospital! Welcome newborn babies into the world, treat sick patients and even say goodbye to loved ones. Toca Life: Hospital is a place where you can play out the joy and pain of life in your own way.
$2.99
For kids 6-9 years old
www.tocaboca.com

Toca Life: Office–The Toca Life office looks a lot like a regular office — you can have everyday fun with laptops, printers and copy machines; have lunch in the cafe; and get cash from the bank. But in Toca Life, even simple office life can lead to an exciting adventure! Find hidden surprises. Hop into a helicopter. Turn regular people into superheroes! Where will you work today?
$2.99
For kids 6-9 years old
www.tocaboca.com

IXL Learning App

IXL is a fun and education App, offering a personalized learning experience that sparks curiosity and builds confidence for all learners in math, language arts, science, social studies, and Spanish. Featuring more than 7,000 skills, IXL introduces new concepts at the perfect time and right difficulty level, and continues to adapt with learners as they grow. And, IXL’s diverse problems, fun visuals, and awards keep learners engaged and eager to learn more.
Starting at $9.95/month
For kids 3-18
https://www.ixl.com

Kidlo Coding Games For Kids

Get your kids coding in no time with Kidlo Coding Games For Kids, a fun app to teach kids (5-9 yrs) basic programming concepts like sequencing, loops and functions. Includes 50+ interesting games.
Free
For kids 5-9
http://www.kidlocoding.com/

Wuf Shanti’s Yoga Fun Machine Mindful Mobile App

Wuf Shanti is an adorable dog yoga character that travels the world sharing yoga, meditation, & mindfulness with kids through fun games & music. The OMazing free mindful mobile app (complete with videos, music, and games) is available for download on both Apple and Android devices.
Free
For kids 3+
http://wufshanti.com/mindful-mobile-app/

May 4, 2018 by Christina Jennings

Whether it’s time for a dance party or you’re looking for some road trip tunes, these NAPPA winners are sure to be music the whole family will enjoy!

Rivers of Love: Singer-songwriter Kare Strong and Grammy nominated multi-instrumentalist Josh Goforth join forces to create sweet, fun and gentle songs for the whole family. The songs tell tales of friendship, goodwill, generosity, and most of all love.
$14.95
For the entire family
karestrongmusic.com

Kitten Kaboodle: Kitten Kaboodle is a joyous celebration of play, wonder and FUN, perfect for children of all ages and their grown-ups. With The Cat’s Pajamas, dreams become real: the library comes to life, parents walk the plank, and chickens sing, dance, and cluck their way around your kitchen. Grab your bangers, your shakers, your friends and noisemakers and join us in a play-along parade that will capture the imagination of the child in ALL of us.
$15.00
For the entire family
www.howlinrecords.com

Ridiculous NOnsense: Mil’s Trills’ 3rd album, Ridiculous Nonsense promotes the value of PLAY in the development of confident, active, and mindful global citizens. Produced by Grammy award winner Dean Jones, Ridiculous Nonsense features 16 original songs that shine a light into the creative process to unearth playful bursts of musical joy.
$12.00
For kids 6 months to 10 years
www.milstrills.com

The Spaceship That Fell in My Backyard: When a shiny spaceship lands in Emilia’s backyard,
she meets URR, from planet Goopda, who has traveled here to promote universal peace. The two learn about working
together and making the world a better place as they sing their way through the day’s adventures. Children and adults alike will enjoy these award-winning, catchy songs performed by this mother-daughter duo. Album features award-winning songs, by award-winning, BILLBOARD charting artists and producers!
$10.99
For the entire family
www.RuthandEmilia.com

Josh Lovelace and Friends Present: Young Folk–On November 17th, Josh Lovelace of the Grammy nominated rock band NEEDTOBREATHE released his debut family album ‘Young Folk.’ The collection of songs features guest appearances from Ben Rector, Ellie Holcomb, Spirit Family Reunion, and members of the legendary children’s group Sharon, Lois & Bram. The album’s been praised by Zooglobble, HuffPost, and more, and it’s currently being played on SiriusXM’s Kids Place Live
$9.99
For the entire family
www.joshlovelacemusic.com

One Little Song Can Change The World: Kid Pan Alley inspires and empowers children to work together to create their own music. This CD features songs co-written by students in ten different schools presented with dazzling vocals, expert production, vibrant instrumentation and sophisticated lyrics. The ten tracks spotlight eight distinctive vocalists and a variety of musical styles, a collaboration of talents that sets a Kid Pan Alley CD apart. The focus of the songs is respect; the presentation refreshingly honest and joyous.
$14.98
For kids 5-9 years
www.kidpanalley.org

Beanstalk Jack: “Beanstalk Jack” is a musical retelling of the classic tale, “Jack and the Beanstalk.” It is a narrative musical journey that begins in the style of American Folk music and goes on to pay tribute to ’60s, ’70s, and ’80s-style pop and rock. The story has been updated for modern families and celebrates a spirit of optimism, with a girl-meets-boy twist and more than a hint of youthful rebellion.
$10.00
For kids 4-10
www.papercanoecompany.com

Twinkle Twinkle Little Star & More Kids Songs: Featuring a selection of 20 of the most loved Super Simple Songs® videos, Twinkle Twinkle Little Star & More Kids Songs is full of easy-to-teach, easy-to-learn songs children will love to sing along with at home, on the go, or in the classroom. With 38+ minutes of engaging and entertaining videos, the DVD introduces simple language related to counting, seasons, opposites, the alphabet, and more. The videos are perfect for a small child’s attention span!
$15.99
For preschoolers
www.shop.supersimpleonline.com

The Bath Song: Featuring a selection of 20 of the most loved Super Simple Songs® videos, The Bath Song & More Kids Songs is full of easy-to-teach, easy-to-learn songs children will love to sing along with at home, on the go, or in the classroom. With 40+ minutes of engaging and entertaining videos, DVD introduces simple language related to counting, family members, opposites, the alphabet, and more. The videos are fun, perfect for a small child’s attention span!
$15.99
For preschoolers
www.shop.supersimpleonline.com

Do You Like Broccoli Ice Cream? & More Kids Songs: Featuring a selection of 20 of the most loved Super Simple Songs® videos, Do You Like Broccoli Ice Cream? & More Kids Songs is full of easy-to-learn songs children will love to sing along with at home, on the go, or in the classroom. With over 47+ of engaging and entertaining videos, the DVD introduces simple language related to counting, opposites, the alphabet, and more. The videos are perfect for a small child’s attention span!
$15.99
For preschoolers
www.shop.supersimpleonline.com

Baby Shark & More Kids Songs: Do-do-do, do-do, do-do-do! It’s finally here! The most popular Super Simple Song video of the year, Baby Shark is now available on DVD with 19 other super simple, super fun songs (including many of our newest songs!)
$15.99
For preschoolers
www.shop.supersimpleonline.com

May 4, 2018 by

As parents, we often wonder about our children’s digital play habits. This report by The Genius of Play gives some great insight for us to think about.

Digital play is sometimes dismissed as empty time that doesn’t engage kids, but experts say there are many benefits to letting kids play in today’s digital playground. The key is to balance screen-based play with traditional play and ensure that digital entertainment is high-quality, as well as parental involvement, according to a panel of child development and digital media experts convened by The Genius of Play during the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in January. The panel’s findings are included in a new report that’s now available: “Why Play is the Secret Sauce for Raising the Next Generation of Digital Innovators, A Special Report by The Genius ofPlay.”

“Kids learn and develop crucial skills through all types of play – structured and unstructured, as well as traditional and digital play,” said Ken Seiter, The Toy Association’s executive vice president of marketing communications and the panel’s moderator. “It’s important that parents understand that screen-based or online play does not have to be an all or nothing experience. Our panel of experts was extremely knowledgeable and shared best practices for appropriately fostering kids’ development through digital play.”

Girl wearing red hoodie looking circuit board throughout magnifying glass at home and building a robot

The panel, which included Sara DeWitt, vice president of PBS Kids Digital, Dr. Jodi Sherman LeVos, director of child development & learning at Mattel, and emotional dynamics expert Dr. Erik Fisher, explored the evolving nature of play in today’s world and sought to provide parents with guidance on how to incorporate all types of play into a child’s daily routine. The experts’ consensus: when it comes to digital play, experiences that have a clear learning intent combined with parental engagement are paramount.

INSIGHTS FROM THE PANEL:

Play exists in a variety of arenas and forms.
Opportunities for play are everywhere: at home, in school, in stores, at amusement parks, etc. Kids get the most benefit when traditional and digital play exist simultaneously, in a balanced environment.

The best kind of digital play is high-quality content that’s designed with clear learning objectives.
These objectives should include: improving cognitive thinking; building language skills; encouraging social skills; and/or promoting creativity.

Technology gives kids a variety of perspectives on the world.
Technology supports traditional play by reinforcing key values and adding another dimension to the play experience. For instance, apps and gameplay can bring unique worlds to life and allow children to explore these worlds in a new way.

Technology can also help drive the benefits of play by emphasizing personalized and adaptive learning.
The best kind of high-tech play involves quality engagement in short bursts that engages kids while extending their knowledge in other areas. For instance, if a system can detect a child struggling with a particular concept, offering tutorials or prompts is an area where technology can really help kids learn.

Girl wearing red hoodie looking circuit board throughout magnifying glass at home and building a robot

Parents are highly encouraged to participate in their child’s digital play and ask questions.
Implementing this type of interaction at an early age builds on communication skills between parent and child, develops trust, and prepares children for more serious talks about internet safety as they grow.

“Why Play is the Secret Sauce for Raising the Next Generation of Digital Innovators, A Special Report by The Genius of Play” can be downloaded at TheGeniusOfPlay.org.P