Dr. Toy: Best Educational Toys

Ever wonder why the child often prefers playing with the boxes toys come in rather than the toy? The toy may not having lasting value for the child. Toys can lose their impact if they do not challenge a child's imagination. I look for those extras in the educational toys I select as the best. These toys are fun and help your child learn important skills. Your child will not get bored or restless if they are not pressured to play. Give your child the time to explore with assistance only as needed. Sure your child will also enjoy playing with boxes, but soon they will turn their attention back to the fun of learning. Remember toys are not only for holiday presents, but are needed by children all year. Playing is the way your child learns best. Explore these great products for year round learning .

Water Wonders

Alex Panline USA

7-12 yrs.
$20.00
1-800-666-ALEX
Ten experiments demonstrate science and art of water such as bubbles follows guided discoveries.

Didax Educational Resources

Ready for Math Kit

4-8 yrs.
$19.95
1-800-458-0024
100 interlocking counting cubes and useful activity book.

Educational Insights

Cosmic Observer Telescope

8-12 yrs.
$35.00
1-800-995-0506
60mm glass lens that allows child to learn first hand about the earth and stars with planet guide and 32-page activity guide.

Fisher-Price

Electronic Discovery Desk

9 mos.- 3 yrs.
$54.99
1-800-432-5437
Telephone rings and answering machine sends 40 friendly messages.

Knowledge Adventure

Jumpstart First Grade

5-7 yrs.
$40.00
1-800-542-4240
Software/CD teaches by use of games, puzzles and animation.

Leap Frog

Phonics Learning System

3-8 yrs.
$49.95
1-800-701-5327
Complete basic reading center with phonic sounds as letters are pressed.

LEGO Dacta

Early Simple Machines

5-12 yrs.
$75.00
1-800-527-8339
Duplo pieces with 8 activity cards to show 12 models including a phone, robot, car, truck and more.

Playskool

All-In-One Fun Learning Center

2-6 yrs.
$70.00
1-800-PLAYSKL
Easel converts to desk, alphabet pegboard or drawing board with electronic learning for different skills.

SEGA - PICO

Berenstein Bears - A School Day

3-6 yrs.
$60.00
1-800-USA-SEGA
Software of a typical school day teaches the alphabet, sorting, matching shapes and more.

Team Concepts

Comquest Junior

5-12 yrs.
$70.00
1-800-486-0898
Laptop computer helps child learn basic learning skills.

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