( Super Smalls $75) Our testers love this company's smaller jewelry kits and were very excited when we mentioned that this year they have...

( Crayola $24.99 ) Imagine Spin Art and Spinning Tops had a baby - you'd have Colourwhirls. Set comes with four spinners and markers. You can create art together or play more competitively. It's also fun to do solo. Parents will appreciate the arena as a place to use the spinners in a confined space. There is a lot of prep here -- but an unusual art experience. Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Gold Seal Award 2025 Ages: Early School, Tweens

( Crayola $24.94 ) One of the best art activity sets of the year! Our testers love the options with this light up board. You can have it...

( Moose Games $14.99) We LOVE this game. It's fast, fun and perfect for family game night. Each player gets five picture cards...

( Blue Orange $24.99) Our testers really enjoyed playing this new bead stacking game. The rainbow of gumball-sized beads are suspended...

( American Girl $125) Summer McKinny is the latest American Girl’s doll of the year for 2025. Like all of her predecessors, Summer is...

( Mattel $10 ) A notable first in the world of Barbie. Design in partnership with the American Foundation for the Blind, this Barbie...

( Mattel $39 ) Truly the year to celebrate gymnastics! This Barbie play set comes with a balance beam, accessories, an extra outfit and...

( Fun in Motion Toys $24.99 ) Our school aged testers loved exploring the Hypertiles system. The set comes with 48 tiles that have a...

( Super Smalls $36) The latest in the amazing glasses kit --that comes with a purple set of sunglasses that you "bedazzle with jewels" -- it also comes with a case with a small handle that our tester loved to decorate. 3 & up. Still recommended: Sparkle and Shine Gemify Sunglasses & Case (shown below). , Ages: Preschool, Early School Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Platinum Award 2025