Imaginative play is such an important part of early learning, so I always make sure to have educational toys on hand for my homeschoolers. My boys especially loves sets that allow you to build and create. Two great examples are Magformers and the science kits from Thames & Kosmos. I’ll share our experiences with these toys, and then you can enter a giveaway from our sponsors!
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Magformers Amazing Sets
Magformers are a magnetic construction toy that offers endless creative possibilities. The newest AMAZING sets allow children to dream about becoming a firefighter, a police officer, and construction worker as they build vehicles and structures.
Perfect for ages 3 and up, the magnetic pieces click together and are both colorful and sturdy. You can create over 50 projects with the follow-along booklet or build your own adventure. Even better, all of the pieces from different Magformer sets can be pooled together for even more fun possibilities. They are a great investment and will last for years! Our children are still playing with Magfomers that we bought over 6 years ago. Magformers Police Set Retail Value: $59.99
All through August, you can get 40% off the basic Magformer rainbow sets!
Air-Walker
How about a robot that defies gravity? That’s what you get with Air-Walker, a four-legged bot that uses a physics-based system of suction cups and pumps to crawl along smooth, vertical and horizontal surfaces like windows and tables.
Air-Walker is easy to assemble; my boys had theirs up and running in under 20 minutes. The bot worked best on flat tables and our sliding glass door. It can go forward or turn around. However, the boys did have some issues with it going forward on a vertical glass surface; it took some tweaking of the air hoses, but even then there wasn’t much forward momentum.
The included directions guide you through four different models, and will teach your children about suction and air pressure. It’s a great way to reinforce STEAM concepts at home or in the classroom. Air-Walker is geared towards ages 8 and up. Air-Walker Science Kit Retail Value: $39.95
Giveaway: One lucky reader will receive a fun prize assortment from our sponsors, which includes:
- Glitter Ooze Slime (courtesy of Thames & Kosmos)
- Rabbit’s Hat Magic Tricks (courtesy of Thomas & Kosmos)
- Nintendo Switch Wireless Controller and Carrying Case (courtesy of Ematic)
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I think she’d love the Nintendo Switch Wireless Controller and Carrying Case.
Thank you!
The glitter slime is what my son would love to try first for sure
My 8 year year old and 5 year olds would love all of it, but I think the Rabbit’s Hat Magic Tricks would be a hit right now!
The nintendo switch wireless controller would be the one we would both like to try most.
love Nintendo Switch Wireless Controller and Carrying Case
He would love the Magformers Amazing Sets
These all sound like fun.We love playing with Magformers. The Rabbit’s Hat Magic Tricks sound like fun too!
Glitter Ooze Slime would be the favorite.
I love the magnets for my little one
I think my granddaughter would like the Rabbit’s Hat Magic Tricks.
the magnets for us 🙂
my grandson would like the Air-Walker
My grand kids would love the Nintendo Switch Wireless Controller and Carrying Case
My daughter LOVES slime so that would be in her hands fast.
Glitter Ooze Slime (courtesy of Thames & Kosmos)
My son would love the Nintendo Switch Wireless Controller & the Carrying Case too.
Nintendo Switch Wireless Controller and Carrying Case
Magformers
My niece would love the glitter slime.
I think one of my granddaughter’s would love the slime.
My nieces would love playing with the glitter slime.
We would love the Nintendo Switch Wireless Controller.
My 5 year old little boy is obsessed with slime. He also love the Magformers. He plays with them in daycare but o haven’t been able to afford a set for him just yet. I know they’re great tho just by the way he speaks about them!
my kids are really into slime so they would love the Glitter Ooze Slime
The kids would love the Nintendo Switch Wireless Controller and Carrying Case
i think he would love the Magformers Amazing Sets
Magformers but my kids would love any of the items.
Would love Nintendo switch or the magformers!! Thanks for the review and giveaway!!
The Nintendo Switch Wireless Controller and Carrying Case would definitely be the winning toy with my child. He is very into video games.
My daughter would love the glitter slime!
My grandson loves slime. He would be thrilled if I won the glitter slime.
Our son loves magformers!
Definitely the Rabbits Hat Magic Tricks. He loves to play magician.
I have one that would love the Nintendo stuff. My other would be most fascinated with the slime.
My son would love the Rabbit’s Hat Magic Tricks.
I think all of my granddaughters would really enjoy the slime.
I think he would like the slime the most.
Those are some fantastic toys! Fosters imagination and creativity. Wonderful.