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Back to School Educational Toys: a Review & Giveaway

August 16, 2019 by Anne Marie 38 Comments

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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!

You can also enter more “Back to School” giveaways in this hop, organized by Review Wire Media and Chatty Patty’s Place. Just look below the entry form for more participating blogs.

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)

Open to US residents only. Use the entry form below and be sure to enter the other giveaways (listed below) in the hop! Here’s how you can follow our sponsors on Instagram:

Thames & Kosmos
Magformers
Ematic


 

 

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I'm the creator of Zephyr Hill Blog, where families can find help with child rearing, homeschooling and hobby farming. Be sure to check out my huge database of cloth diaper reviews. There's also a shopping guide to help you find the best deals!

Comments

  1. Jackie says

    August 16, 2019 at 7:34 am

    I think she’d love the Nintendo Switch Wireless Controller and Carrying Case.
    Thank you!

    Reply
  2. monique s says

    August 16, 2019 at 9:34 am

    The glitter slime is what my son would love to try first for sure

    Reply
  3. Ashley Chassereau Parks says

    August 16, 2019 at 12:09 pm

    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!

    Reply
  4. Sara Zielinski says

    August 16, 2019 at 12:30 pm

    The nintendo switch wireless controller would be the one we would both like to try most.

    Reply
  5. Rajee Pandi says

    August 16, 2019 at 2:25 pm

    love Nintendo Switch Wireless Controller and Carrying Case

    Reply
  6. Darlene Owen says

    August 16, 2019 at 7:01 pm

    He would love the Magformers Amazing Sets

    Reply
  7. Nancy says

    August 16, 2019 at 8:17 pm

    These all sound like fun.We love playing with Magformers. The Rabbit’s Hat Magic Tricks sound like fun too!

    Reply
  8. Annette says

    August 16, 2019 at 8:29 pm

    Glitter Ooze Slime would be the favorite.

    Reply
  9. Pat F says

    August 16, 2019 at 9:04 pm

    I love the magnets for my little one

    Reply
  10. Debra Branigan says

    August 17, 2019 at 7:32 am

    I think my granddaughter would like the Rabbit’s Hat Magic Tricks.

    Reply
  11. Edye says

    August 17, 2019 at 9:32 am

    the magnets for us 🙂

    Reply
  12. Vicki Wurgler says

    August 17, 2019 at 3:57 pm

    my grandson would like the Air-Walker

    Reply
  13. Robin Abrams says

    August 17, 2019 at 4:01 pm

    My grand kids would love the Nintendo Switch Wireless Controller and Carrying Case

    Reply
  14. Heather K says

    August 17, 2019 at 7:16 pm

    My daughter LOVES slime so that would be in her hands fast.

    Reply
  15. Tara L says

    August 17, 2019 at 8:37 pm

    Glitter Ooze Slime (courtesy of Thames & Kosmos)

    Reply
  16. Laurie Nykaza says

    August 18, 2019 at 2:51 am

    My son would love the Nintendo Switch Wireless Controller & the Carrying Case too.

    Reply
  17. Vickie L Couturier says

    August 18, 2019 at 7:33 am

    Nintendo Switch Wireless Controller and Carrying Case

    Reply
  18. bn100 says

    August 18, 2019 at 7:33 am

    Magformers

    Reply
  19. Darlene Carbajal says

    August 18, 2019 at 10:08 am

    My niece would love the glitter slime.

    Reply
  20. Jayne says

    August 18, 2019 at 12:13 pm

    I think one of my granddaughter’s would love the slime.

    Reply
  21. Cynthia C says

    August 18, 2019 at 2:18 pm

    My nieces would love playing with the glitter slime.

    Reply
  22. Lisa says

    August 18, 2019 at 7:34 pm

    We would love the Nintendo Switch Wireless Controller.

    Reply
  23. Bethany Suire says

    August 18, 2019 at 10:11 pm

    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!

    Reply
  24. Amanda Whitley says

    August 20, 2019 at 4:43 pm

    my kids are really into slime so they would love the Glitter Ooze Slime

    Reply
  25. Lesley F says

    August 20, 2019 at 4:51 pm

    The kids would love the Nintendo Switch Wireless Controller and Carrying Case

    Reply
  26. sandra says

    August 22, 2019 at 1:31 pm

    i think he would love the Magformers Amazing Sets

    Reply
  27. Lisa says

    August 22, 2019 at 2:25 pm

    Magformers but my kids would love any of the items.

    Reply
  28. Christina Rabideau says

    August 22, 2019 at 3:58 pm

    Would love Nintendo switch or the magformers!! Thanks for the review and giveaway!!

    Reply
  29. wen budro says

    August 23, 2019 at 7:25 pm

    The Nintendo Switch Wireless Controller and Carrying Case would definitely be the winning toy with my child. He is very into video games.

    Reply
  30. Amanda Alvarado says

    August 25, 2019 at 6:54 pm

    My daughter would love the glitter slime!

    Reply
  31. Jeanna Massman says

    August 25, 2019 at 11:37 pm

    My grandson loves slime. He would be thrilled if I won the glitter slime.

    Reply
  32. JANE MARTIN says

    August 26, 2019 at 5:57 am

    Our son loves magformers!

    Reply
  33. Barbara says

    August 27, 2019 at 10:13 am

    Definitely the Rabbits Hat Magic Tricks. He loves to play magician.

    Reply
  34. Elizabeth Miller says

    August 28, 2019 at 7:01 am

    I have one that would love the Nintendo stuff. My other would be most fascinated with the slime.

    Reply
  35. Anne Perry says

    August 29, 2019 at 7:04 am

    My son would love the Rabbit’s Hat Magic Tricks.

    Reply
  36. LeAnn Harbert says

    August 30, 2019 at 8:00 am

    I think all of my granddaughters would really enjoy the slime.

    Reply
  37. Stacey A Smith says

    August 30, 2019 at 9:24 pm

    I think he would like the slime the most.

    Reply
  38. Piroska says

    September 22, 2019 at 1:40 pm

    Those are some fantastic toys! Fosters imagination and creativity. Wonderful.

    Reply

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