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

( 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

(SimplyFun $26) We like games that help reinforce math skills in a way that's fun and doesn't feel like a drill. The game play here...

( Mindware  $25.95 ) Pretend play plus math adds up to a game for first and second graders. Math Sandwich comes with 12 math menu cards,...

( Mindware $24.95 each) Here’s are two craft kits for the garden or flowerbox; choose your favorite--the Dragonfly or Ladybug, or if you...

(Mindware $34.95) Here’s a craft kit to share with a parent, grandparent, cousin or best friend. Doesn’t matter how old or young, it’s a...

( Playmobil $29.99) For satisfying dramatic play, whatever the season may be; this camping trip set has everything needed for pretend...