(Connetix $75) If you're in the magnetic tiles zone, you'll want to check out this new 50-piece set that comes with three wheeled bases. One is longer than the other two - all three can be hooked together to create a very satisfying moving tiled vehicle. Our testers also loved that there was a variety of pieces in this set including 2 windows, open-frames, various triangles, rectangles and squares. These are pricey sets for sure, but will have lasting play value. There is a

(Super Smalls $36) The latest in the amazing glasses kit --that comes with a red set of heart-shaped sunglasses that you "bedazzle with jewels" -- it also comes with a pink case with small red handles that our tester loved to decorate. 3 & up. They also have pre-made Super Goggles ($32) that are already embellished. They come Heartfelt (pink hearts with pearls) or Lavender Haze (purple round shaped with gems). We wanted a pair! Still recommended: Mermaid Splash & Sparkle

(Learning Resources $35.99) Learning Resource's Gears! Gears! Gears! collection has been on our award list for years and remains one of the best STEM toys. This is the latest set that features the original plastic gear pieces with the added fun of flowers to layer up your creations. Comes with 5 bases, 35 gears as well as flowers, flower stems and bases for building vertically. The set comes with one handle which puts the whole gear set into motion (you can also use your h

(Super Smalls $39) A fun activity kit that comes with a small vinyl pink purse (with a bright yellow interior) and all the supplies for bedazzling the bag. There are over 100 "gem" stones in pink, red, blue and yellow that you attach with the easy to use glue that also comes in three colors. After attaching the gems, we let the bag sit overnight to give them time to really set. This would be a wonderful birthday gift for 5 & up crowd. Ages: Early School Oppenheim Toy Portfol

(Creativity for Kids $16.66) Here's a fun twist on the retro craft of Latch Hooking. The set comes with the materials to create five fuzzy patches. There's a panda, a rainbow, a heart, smiley face and a donut printed on the canvases, a hook latch, six bundles of acyrlic yarn, adhesive frames (to give your patch more sparkle), felt backing, felt stickers and instructions. Once you get the hang of latch hooking, the process is very satisfying. Marked 7 & up -- will need adult

( ooly $5.95-$16.95 and up) If you have a Girl Scout in your life, you're going to want to take a look at this new collab between Ooly and the girl scouts. Our testers LOVED the Cookie Scented Gel Pens ($5.95) that are inspired by our favorite cookies: "Peanut-Better Together" and "Mint to Lead" were two of our favorites. There are also Scented Markers in the collab. Schoolwork can be even more fun with the set of three Cookie Scented Erasers that are in the shape of the coo

( Connetix $99.99) If you have a magnetic tile builder in your family, you're going to want to take a look at this new ball maze from Connetix. It's a big set with 106 pieces and 8 wooden balls. The kit was a huge hit with our preschool testers -- but it does require adult participation for younger builders. The ramps need to be snapped into the tiles that have special round holes and grooves to receive them. Our builders also used their stash of tiles to build more robust

( Super Smalls $32) Hands down the jazziest swim goggles we have ever seen. Everyone wanted a pair (including all of the adults). They...

( Pottery Barn $159) A wow wee kind of sprinkler for summer fun. It takes a while to fill the dino with air -- so you may want to do it...

(Creativity for Kids $15.99) The newest kit in the Big Gem series. Ready to decorate windows, packages, cards, and other spots for holiday cheer! The deluxe kit includes 24 holographic stickers with printed dots to guide their gem placement; plus two sun catchers that are more open-ended so kids can decorate both in their own unique way. Happily the set comes with 2 styluses and 2 gem trays -- perfect for a play date. There are also rainbow chains and lobster clasps for ma