We love toys and games that mix fun and learning. Check out these NAPPA Award winners for great gift ideas this holiday season.
MiaoKids Smart Kit
Designed to complement various MiaoKids applications, such as MiaoKids Wonder Math, that assist young learners in developing foundational academic skills through an open world of play-based learning. $79, 2-8, www.heptagon-violet-4waj
PAW Patrol Learning Watch: Chase, Marshall, Skye
Interactive watches include four exciting games you can play to recognize patterns and identify animal tracks. It’s also a clock, timer, stopwatch and alarm. $14.99, 3-6, www.vtechkids.com
Our Precious Planet
The newest addition to the Celestial Buddies Galactic Gang—a large (9” diameter) detailed version of Earth designed to help start a conversation about climate change. $24.99, 3+, www.celestialbuddies.com
Just Add Sugar
Features multiple organic chemical experiments and art activities to inspire young artists and scientists. $24.95, 8+, www.griddlygames.com
Positronic
Features clever lyrics about science and how the world works, positive messages and an infectious rock beat. $9.99/digital, www.marshaandthepositrons.com
Smithsonian Mega Science Lab
Learn about volcanos, weather, outer space and more in this STEM kit. $34.99, 10+, www.nsi-intonline.com
681 Math Flash Cards Bundle Pack – Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication and Division
Easy, smart and effective way to make learning math fun. $89.99, 5-12, www.thinktankscholar.com
CARNAVAL — French Learning Songs
From calypso and reggae to New Orleans brass and Latin rhythms, embark on a musical celebration. $14.99, www.whistlefritz.com
KidiBuzz G2
Send texts, voice messages, photos, drawings over Wi-Fi to a parent-approved contact list, check out pre-approved websites, make videos, explore 40 learning games and apps. $99.99, 4-9, www.vtechkids.com
Artie 3000
A coding/drawing robot that draws what kids have coded. $69.99, 7+, www.codewithartie.com
Turing Tumble
Players build mechanical computers powered by marbles to solve logic puzzles. $69.95, 8+, www.turingtumble.com
POWERUP Toys 2.0 Free Flight Electric Paper Airplane Conversion Kit
Transform your paper airplane into a soaring electric aircraft with more than 30 seconds of flight. $19.99, 8+, www.poweruptoys.com
Let’s Start Coding Code Rocket
A programmable circuit board in the shape of a hand-held rocket, complete with projects that teach kids coding. $44.99, 8+, www.letsstartcodingcom
Spanish For Kids: La Grain Colleccion
Cheerful collection of videos and music CDs with an irresistible mix of Latin rhythms introducing children to the Spanish language. $120.00, 2+, www.whistlefritz.com
My Epic Life Word Book
1000+ words every child needs to know, hilariously illustrated. $17.95, 4-7, www.mrswordsmith.com
Sir Dapp! App
This game show improves manners by teaching kids, in a fun way, to be polite and respectful. $3.99, 5-8, www.sirdapp.com
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