Author: Merry

Tonies Toniebox

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Launching September 2020, tonies is the original, award-winning screen-less audio entertainment system full of stories, songs and more for children ages 3-5. Developed by two Dads who were solving a few everyday problems…too much screen time, and no parent-free story time options. tonieshttp://www.familychoiceawards.com/wp-admin/post-new.php launched in Europe in 2016 and is now the #3 most popular toy. The soft enough to cuddle Toniebox is a soft, shockproof, five-inch cube made of durable fabric WITHOUT screens, sharp corners or edges, complicated controls, buttons, discs or cables, making it super simple, safe and fun to use for kids. It comes to life when paired with the whimsical collection of Tonies: hand-painted characters with hours of stories to tell, worlds to explore, and songs to sing. When launched in the U.S., tonies will offer 17 unique characters, including Disney favorites such as The Lion King, Cinderella, Cars and The Little Mermaid. The best part? The brand offers Creative Tonies so you can even create and personalize recordings of your own songs, stories and greetings up to 90 mins (record content using a free smartphone app).

Available online and at: tonies.com – Amazon – Barnes & Noble (online) – Target.com- Select Toy Stores

Dirty Rotten Scalpers Card Game

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Simple strategy and pure luck cleverly combine to deliver high-speed hilarity and family-friendly fun in America’s favorite new card game! Will YOU be the dirty rotten scalper with the fattest stack of cash?

Your Family’s Front Row Ticket to Backstreet Bargains, Bribes & Busts!

Available online and at: Amazon and independent retailers nationwide

manimo Weighted Turtle

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manimo weighted animals act as comforting companions for children and valuable partners for parents. They help children remain attentive in class, focus during homework, alleviate excess energy or provide the necessary calmness for bedtime. They can also keep a child company during rest or nap times, develop their imagination, or simply be there to hug!

The weighted turtle is a sensory tool used to calm and comfort, helps diminish anxiety and agitation, while improving levels of concentration and attention.

The body and shell (1 kg each) can be placed on different areas of the body, for an all-around comforting experience. Both parts can also be shared between 2 users, to promote sharing and empathy.

Made from sparkly Lycra®, it adds an interesting visual stimulation. Weighs 2 kg.

Available online and at: www.fdmt.ca – Kaplan – Flaghouse – Nasco – Therapro – Amazon.com – Walmart.com. More on our website: https://manimo.ca/en/retail-outlets/

manimo Weighted Turtle

Posted on by Merry

manimo weighted animals act as comforting companions for children and valuable partners for parents. They help children remain attentive in class, focus during homework, alleviate excess energy or provide the necessary calmness for bedtime. They can also keep a child company during rest or nap times, develop their imagination, or simply be there to hug!

The weighted turtle is a sensory tool used to calm and comfort, helps diminish anxiety and agitation, while improving levels of concentration and attention.

The body and shell (1 kg each) can be placed on different areas of the body, for an all-around comforting experience. Both parts can also be shared between 2 users, to promote sharing and empathy.

Made from sparkly Lycra®, it adds an interesting visual stimulation. Weighs 2 kg.

Available online and at: www.fdmt.ca – Kaplan – Flaghouse – Nasco – Therapro – Amazon.com – Walmart.com. More on our website: https://manimo.ca/en/retail-outlets/

manimo weighted blue lizard

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manimo weighted animals act as comforting companions for children and valuable partners for parents. They help children remain attentive in class, focus during homework, alleviate excess energy or provide the necessary calmness for bedtime. They can also keep a child company during rest or nap times, develop their imagination, or simply be there to hug!

The weighted lizard is a sensory tool used to calm and comfort, helps diminish anxiety and agitation, while improving levels of concentration and attention.

The lizard is usually placed around the neck or on thighs. The large paws envelop the child, providing a sense of comfort and security.

Made from sparkly Lycra®, it adds an interesting visual stimulation.

Available online and at: www.fdmt.ca – Kaplan – Educators Resources – Amazon – Walmart – Nasco – Therapro – Fat Brain Toys – S&S Woldwide, etc.

manimo weighted blue lizard

Posted on by Merry

manimo weighted animals act as comforting companions for children and valuable partners for parents. They help children remain attentive in class, focus during homework, alleviate excess energy or provide the necessary calmness for bedtime. They can also keep a child company during rest or nap times, develop their imagination, or simply be there to hug!

The weighted lizard is a sensory tool used to calm and comfort, helps diminish anxiety and agitation, while improving levels of concentration and attention.

The lizard is usually placed around the neck or on thighs. The large paws envelop the child, providing a sense of comfort and security.

Made from sparkly Lycra®, it adds an interesting visual stimulation.

Available online and at: www.fdmt.ca – Kaplan – Educators Resources – Amazon – Walmart – Nasco – Therapro – Fat Brain Toys – S&S Woldwide, etc.

Smithsonian Diggin’ Up Dinos T. Rex

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Put on your safety goggles, then use a wooden mallet and dowel to carefully chip away at a sand block and unearth dinosaur bones. Use the enclosed brush to remove dust from the block, as you excavate. Then rinse your “fossils” with water and snap them together to form a model T. rex. Includes a 23” x 17” color STEM poster that teaches about the history of paleontology; where and how dinosaur fossils are excavated; extinction theories and more. Ages 8+.

Available online and at: http://www.nsi-intonline.com

SPLAT! BUGS

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Splat Bugs are so real – really disgusting, that is!  Just fill them with goo and guts and splat! Squeeze ‘em!  Squash ‘em! Stomp ‘em! Smash ‘em! Have fun scaring your friends with super squishy bugs, then get an added thrill as you splat out their goo and guts for the ultimate gross out!  Splat bugs can be refilled over and over again for gobs of stomach turning fun. Collect all 9. Available in single packs, 3 packs and in a special online offer of 6 Splat Bugs, 1 tube of green goo & 1 tube of orange guts (go to www.SplatBugs.com). Goo and guts are non toxic.

Available online and at: Amazon and www.splatbugs.com

GROOVY WUBBLE

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It looks like a bubble, plays like a ball. Now it’s taking a walk on the wild side! It’s Groovy Wubble – the Super Wubble bubble ball with a funkadelic tie-dye design. Kick it, whack it, throw it, bounce it – even sit on it!  Made from squishy, squashy, super soft and lightweight Xpandium, Groovy Wubble can be inflated to gnarly proportions (24-30 inches is best) and inflates in just minutes with the enclosed pump. Enjoy lots of bouncy fun year-round. And dig this: No two Groovy Wubbles are exactly alike! Patch kit included. Pump requires 4 “AA” size (1.5V) batteries (not included). Balls are also sold separately, without a pump.  Ages 6+.

– Available online and at: Target – http://www.WubbleBall.com

Flying Marbles

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Aim! Launch! Score! – Have fun launching marbles into the scoring holes on this tabletop stadium. Multiple games can be played by yourself or with others. Height adjustable jump allows you to easily change the difficulty of the game.

Available online and at: Amazon – https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08B1W4FYZ and http://www.marblegenius.com/flyingmarbles