{"id":1578024,"date":"2019-12-17T21:23:09","date_gmt":"2019-12-18T02:23:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/divine.ca\/?p=1578024"},"modified":"2020-04-09T14:33:39","modified_gmt":"2020-04-09T18:33:39","slug":"holiday-gift-guide-educational-toys-for-kids-of-all-ages-and-stages","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/divine.ca\/en\/holiday-gift-guide-educational-toys-for-kids-of-all-ages-and-stages\/","title":{"rendered":"Holiday Gift Guide: Educational Toys for Kids of All Ages and Stages"},"content":{"rendered":"

The holiday season is filled with endless requests for the latest toys<\/a>.\u00a0 It is tough as a parent or family member to find that balance of giving toys<\/a> that children will love, but are also educational.\u00a0 There are toys on the market that encourage learning and development.\u00a0 Leapfrog and VTech make a wide variety of products that parents and family members can feel good about gifting.\u00a0 Rather than walking aimlessly up and down the toy aisle or pouring over retail websites, we turned to travel expert and mom to two beautiful boys, Natalie Preddie, to give us her picks<\/a> for the toys that should be under your tree this holiday season.<\/p>\n

VTech Myla the Magical Unicorn<\/strong><\/h3>\n

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This is the perfect gift for my friends with little girls.\u00a0\u00a0 It is engaging for children.\u00a0 They can braid Myla\u2019s hair and look on, with wonder, as the colourful unicorn glitters with lights as she moves, talks and sings.\u00a0 I love that this musical toy helps children understand colours, but my favourite feature is that she gives kids a positive message every single day.\u00a0 All they have to do is pat her back and she\u2019ll say the lucky colour.<\/p>\n

Ages 4-8<\/strong><\/p>\n

Price from <\/strong>$59.97<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

VTech Kidi Star Dance<\/strong><\/h3>\n

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Anyone who follows me in Instagram knows that I love singing and dancing with my boys.\u00a0 This is going to be perfect next year when my oldest, Charlie, turns 4.\u00a0 He\u2019ll love singing and dancing to his favourite songs with the microphone.\u00a0 The Music Magic mode lets him remove the main vocal track and be the star that he already is.\u00a0 It connects with MP3 player or mobile devices too.<\/p>\n

Ages 5<\/strong>+<\/strong> years<\/strong><\/p>\n

Prices from $39.00<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

VTech Mix & Match-a-Saurus<\/strong><\/h3>\n

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This is one of my absolute favourites.\u00a0 It is a multi-purpose toy that not only helps children build social and emotional skills, but their gross motor skills as well.\u00a0 Kids can create 27 different combinations of emotions, music styles and characters such as happy hip-hop dino or angry marching monster with the emotion, music and character tiles.\u00a0 They can customize how they play with him so it\u2019s a different experience every time.<\/p>\n

Ages 2-5 years<\/strong><\/p>\n

Price from <\/strong>$34.97<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

VTech Kidibuzz G2<\/h3>\n

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This is a great choice for parents with elementary school-aged children.\u00a0 Kids get the features like messaging, photography and games.\u00a0 Parental controls give parents peace of mind knowing that they have control over who they can chat with and what websites that their children can access.\u00a0 With everything from The Wonder Mask app (a movement responsive filter) to an augmented reality game and more than 40 learning games, it\u2019s perfect for kids on the go.<\/p>\n

Ages 4-9 years<\/strong><\/p>\n

Prices from <\/strong>$119.99<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

LeapFrog RockIt Twist<\/strong><\/h3>\n

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This is the perfect all in one toy that is great for boys or girls.\u00a0 Kids can play 12 pre-loaded games, nuture virtual pets through RockIt PetsTM that hatch and grow from eggs and even play music, all without Wi-Fi.\u00a0 If you have friends or family with kids and they are travelers, you need the RockIt Twist.\u00a0 It will keep them entertained wherever they are.\u00a0 You can get game packs (sold separately) and a new virtual pet too!<\/p>\n

Ages 4-8 years<\/strong><\/p>\n

Prices from <\/strong>$49.97<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

LeapFrog LeapPad Academy<\/strong><\/h3>\n

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I am definitely getting this for my 3-year old.\u00a0 This kid-safe, android-based tablet comes pre-loaded with loaded with over 20 educational apps and creativity tools designed by Leapfrog experts.\u00a0 I can also download Android apps or chose from more than 750 games, apps videos and music (sold separately) from the Leapfrog learning library.\u00a0 This means my son will always have fresh, educational experiences and I don\u2019t have to worry about him getting bored with it.\u00a0 Plus, it also means that I won\u2019t have to give up my smartphone to keep my kids occupied.\u00a0 They\u2019ll have their own \u201ctablet\u201d.\u00a0 It\u2019s a win\/win.<\/p>\n

Ages 3-8 Years<\/strong><\/p>\n

Prices from <\/strong>$148.88<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

LeapFrog LeapStart 3D<\/strong><\/h3>\n

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Anything that is meant to make kids get excited about learning sounds like a great gift to me. This is great for visual or auditory learners.\u00a0 The touch and talk activities help kids build skills like math, reading and problem solving.\u00a0 There is a library of more than 25 books to choose from and more than 30 activities in each book. Kids can \u201cplay school\u201d and you have the security of knowing that they are leaning as they are playing.<\/p>\n

Ages 2-7 Years<\/strong><\/p>\n

Prices from <\/strong>$49.94<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

LeapFrog LeapStart Go<\/strong><\/h3>\n

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This value pack makes it easier for preschool to first grade kids to understand and process information using activity sets.\u00a0 An easy-to-hold stylus triggers video and audio responses using the LCD screen and speaker included\u00a0\u00a0 Kids can easily interact and engage with learning by using the stylus.\u00a0 It\u2019s an amazing gift for anyone with kids in that age group.<\/p>\n

Ages 4-8<\/strong><\/p>\n

Prices from $33.97<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

LeapFrog Smart Sizzlin’ BBQ Grill<\/strong><\/h3>\n

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Your little grill master can enjoy \u201cgrilling\u201d and learn about food, counting and even kitchen\/barbeque safety.\u00a0 This makes real sizzling and cooking sounds but warns your little one to be \u201cCareful. The grill\u2019s hot! Don\u2019t get burned.\u201d\u00a0 The smart grill will even recognize the food\u2019s name and colour when it\u2019s placed on it.\u00a0 \u00a0What\u2019s not to love?<\/p>\n

Ages 2-7 Years<\/strong><\/p>\n

Prices from <\/strong>$49.97<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

The holiday season is filled with endless requests for the latest toys.\u00a0 It is tough as a parent or family member to find that balance of giving toys that children…<\/div>\n
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