Elementary Toys

Kids today benefit a lot from technology in terms of learning. Not only that, technology also makes it more fun and interesting. Learning about computer coding is no longer just for older kids or adults, now that toys like the Artie 3000 robot is now available.

The Artie 3000 is a unique robot that can teach kids about computer coding at a very early age. It is a programmable robot that can draw anything you can code into it. Kids can control it via WiFi, thanks to its built-in WiFi server. Internet connection is not needed to make the Artie 3000 work and function. It can be controlled via a desktop, mobile phone or other portable device. Built-in coding apps can be accessed from a browser that kids can then use to make the robot draw a certain path on paper. Kids can also load, edit, and save their designs. Aside from coding, kids can also use a remote control app to guide the robot where to go.

The Artie 3000 robot UImakes use of drag and drop command blocks as a starting point into teaching kids  how to code. There are also other coding applications available to expand a kid’s knowledge in writing code for the robot. In order to accomplish commands, the Artie 3000 robot is capable of 360-degree movement with its omni-directional wheels. Under the robot is a felt tip pen that can lower or lift depending on what the robot is commanded to do.

The Artie 3000 coding robot gives kids the opportunity to learn about the basics of computer coding in a fun way. It is an ideal toy for kids who would like to explore their artistic sides while developing their coding skills at an early age. Designed for kids from 7 to 12 years old, the Artie 3000 coding robot is now available for only $70.

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Kids who love to work with their hands like to do crafting projects. They can start from doing the easy ones and then move on to exploring the more challenging projects later on. The Klutz Make Your Own Stick-On Patches kit will be a good project to start.
The Klutz Make Your Own Stick-On Patches kit will allow kids to create their own colorful stick-on patches that they can use in a variety of ways. The kit contains all the supplies that the kids need to start. It includes felt pre-cut to colorful shapes so kids can get started right away. Also included are thread in 6 colors, chenille yarn in 4 colors, 2 sewing needles, clear beads, sequins, and adhesive backing. Kids will learn how to create patches through a process of layering pre-cut shapes together. Kids will also learn the basics of sewing and embroidery and how to attach the adhesive backing to their finished patches. Since patches are stick-ons, there is no need of ironing.
The Klutz Make Your Own Stick-On Patches kit includes a book that contains illustrated step-by-step instructions on this type of creative crafting. Doing this project helps kids develop their fine motor skills, spatial-reasoning abilities as well as their creativity. The Klutz Make Your Own Stick-On Patches kit is ideal for kids from 8 years old and above. It is available at Fat Brain Toys for $20.
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Kids nowadays learn about things in different ways. There are now fun and enjoyable methods to teaching the kids different important life and natural concepts. Learning things hands-on can be the most effective methods of teaching. The Klutz Circuit Games will help kids learn more about circuits and electronics.
The Klutz Circuit Games is a set of games revolving around building circuits. Kids will have fun trying to build five different circuit games such as a Space Loop race, a quiz show board and much more. It also contains a book that contains the step-by-step illustrated instructions on how to create the circuits. Every component that kids will need to complete the games.
With the Klutz Circuit Games, kids will not only be able to play five types of games, they will also learn how to build them. Kids will learn how to connect wires, LEDs, buzzers and other electronic components that will both be fun and educational. This unique kit is ideal for kids from 8 to 12 years of age. It is currently available for pre-order for around $25.
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Kids may have a love for different sports activities. Once they have chosen a particular sport that they enjoy and have fun doing, they usually get hooked to it. Soon, their choices and basis for having fun activities can revolved around that chosen sport. For basketball fans, having this Electronic Arcade Basketball will surely be a blast.
With the Electronic Arcade Basketball, you can always play with your friends shooting hoops. But this time, you do not have to break a sweat that much. This toy allows you to shoot baskets with a flick of your thumb. This shooter game features two miniature basketball rings side by side for game competitors. Each basketball ring as its own spring-powered catapults from where the balls are launched. Kids need to control the trajectory and the release of the ball from the catapult in order to launch the ball into the ring. Players can compete with each other in 1-minute rounds to see who can shoot the most baskets. There is a scoreboard that also keeps track of player scores.
The Electronic Arcade Basketball is just like those games found at the arcade, made miniature to give kids an opportunity to shoot hoops at home or just about anywhere. The game helps kids develop their hand-eye coordination, focus as well as their sportsmanship through friendly competition. The Electronic Arcade Basketball is ideal for kids from 6 years old and above. It is available at Fat Brain Toys for $30.
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Different toys may have a different effect on kids. Some may make them feel excited. Others may tend to make them feel relaxed. There are also toys can help kids discover new skills and interests. Toys like the HypnoGizmo can do just that.
The HypnoGizmo is an interesting contraption that can be quite hypnotic to marvel at. It is designed as a closed, middle-curved transparent drum that contains a criss-cross of strings holding either beads of gold or silver. It also has a stand that holds the toy by both ends of the spool. Kids can then turn the HypnoGizmo and see the beads moving from one side to the other. As the contraption spins, the beads continue to move from side to side through the strings that hold them. The motion effect creates an illusion of arches that can be so hypnotizing.
The HypnoGizmo brings to life the magic of math and physics in a way that will keep kids enthralled. Out of their curiosity, kids will further explore what they see, which will lead them in developing an interest in math and physics. The HypnoGizmo is ideal for kids from 7 years old and above. It is available at Fat Brain Toys for $28.
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Kids who love building things will usually love playing with building sets. Some may even try to test out if their structures can handle pressures and still stand. Well, kids can now try that out building structures using the Aftershock! Earthquake Lab.

The Aftershock! Earthquake Lab is a building set that comes with a shake table. The purpose of this dual-motion shake table is to simulate all types of seismic events. The set comes with building pieces using a variable-lock girder system. What this does is allow kids to design and build different building structures in a number of ways. But that is not where the fun comes in. Kids can place the structure they’ve built and try to see if it can withstand an earthquake. The set also comes with a science book that will help guide kids as to what structures can withstand different earthquake intensities.

Kids can also experiment with other structures they think will be strong enough to take on the strongest of earthquakes. Playing with this building set helps kids develop their visual-spatial skills as well as encourage experimentation and creativity. It also helps kids develop an early interest in the field of engineering. The Aftershock! Earthquake Lab is ideal for kids from 8 years old and above. It is available at Fat Brain Toys for around $38.

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Many kids always love to test their creative skills with their drawings. No matter how primitive these drawings can be considering their ages, there is always something special parents can see in them. These drawings can show the progress that a child can show in what he or she can create. It is too bad parents cannot keep all of them all of the time. But at least having a digital copy might be the most convenient way to keep records of these one-of-a-kind works. This unique Rocketbook Color Notebook will be able to offer something along this area.

The Rocketbook Color Notebook is not your typical notebook. It is a reusable notebook that is designed for kids. The Color Notebook pages are specially designed for kids using crayons, colored pencils, and markers. The pages are specially compatible with Crayola dry-erase and washable drawing products. Kids can draw on the pages anything that their minds can come up with. And when the pages are filled up, they can easily be erased clean to repeat the process again. But that is not all the Rocketbook Color Notebook can offer.

Before kids can erase their creations, the parents are given the means to capture them to create digitized copies of each page. The Rocketbook Color Notebook is compatible with the Rocketbook app, making it convenient for creating digital copies of each artwork and then send it on the cloud. Aside from using better capture technology with auto-cropping and image processing features, the app also offers more convenience in sharing each page online. Kids can even create gifs using the different image captures from the app.

The Rocketbook Color Notebook offers a modern approach for kids to dabble in art while giving the parents a convenient way to record them. The notebook provides different pages for free form drawing, for structured drawings with grid-lined pages, and even for practicing handwriting. This unique notebook can be a creative kid’s constant companion for art. This notebook is currently undergoing a crowd funding campaign on Kickstarter where a pledge of $20 is good for one Rocketbook Color Notebook. It is expected to be available sometime in November of this year.

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Many kids would love to explore their creative sides in different ways. Some have that talent for dancing while some have talent in telling stories. A lot of kids have their talents in using their hands. There are many things that kids can get into in order to discover these outlets for creativity. One of them is by encouraging them to create their own pottery. This Pottery Wheel designed for kids will surely help provide another outlet for creating something with their hands.             

The Pottery Wheel for kids is sturdy, pedal operated, and powered using an AC adaptor. It also has a dual speed and dual direction wheel to make it convenient for kids to create all kinds of pottery designs and sculptures. The Pottery Wheel for kids helps introduce the young ones to the world of pottery. This will also help teach them the basic process using a tool that is specially designed for them. It will surely be quite a fun experience for any kid, just as long as they love creating different stuff with their hands.

The Pottery Wheel for kids comes along with a set of sculpting tools, a pre-mixed air-dry clay, 12 paints, a paint brush, a splatter shield as well as a guide book on how to create pottery. Having fun with this kid-friendly pottery wheel can help develop a child’s visual-spatial and planning skills, encourage self-expression and creativity as well as have kids engage in some interesting and fun learning activity. The Pottery Wheel is ideal for kids from 7 years old and above. It is available at Fat Brain Toys for $73.

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A lot of kids like to play by imitating roles adults play on real life. While grownups may consider them serious, they are all some good fun for the kids. That’s true with those cloak and dagger stuff if you really think about it. And when kids try to play their own version of spy games, then they may need some toys they can play with to make it more fun. They can try using the SpyX Walkie Talkies when doing some covert communication with their playmates. 

The SpyX Walkie Talkies is designed for small hands to play with. It is a communications device that will allow playmates to talk to each other even while they are at a distance. It can work at a 400-foot range with a flexible antenna, making it safer for the kids. It is designed for kids to easily know how to use it. There is a power button at the left side, a  large button in the middle when kids would like to talk to the a playmate using the other walkie talkie. There is also a button on the right side which can be used to alert the playmate to get his or her attention. 

The  SpyX Walkie Talkieshelps kids develop their communication skills as they play while trying to talk to a playmate using the toy. It also helps encourage kids to engage in some role-playing games and imaginative play. It can also be a tool kids can use to socialize and interact better with their playmates. The SpyX Walkie Talkies is ideal for kids from 6 years old and above. It is available at Fat Brain Toys for $17. 

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