The best preschool toys
By Leah Rumack & Amy Valm
Updated Jun 18, 2013
The best preschool toys
Play for Preschoolers
Bring all the fun from the classroom home this holiday season! Your preschoolers will love playing with these educational and innovative toys by themselves and in groups.
A version of this article appeared in our November issue with the headline "Toy Guide: Preschool," pp. 104-105.
Cogsley
Comes with a set of 30 plastic chips that Cogsley uses to teach his little human friends letters, counting, words and even manners! He sings and dances too.
Ages: 3-6
VTECH, $45
Where to Buy? Sears.ca
Chameleon Crunch
"Perfect for family game night!”
~ Tammy, mom of four kids, ages 1-6
Ages: 4+
Mattel, $30
Where to Buy? Shop.Mattel.com
Candy Construction
“This comes with a great instruction book with lots of building ideas.”
~ Kim, mom of Evan, 4
Ages: 4+
Learning Resources, $40
Where to Buy? learningresources.com
Spider-Man Stunt City Playset
Lights up and makes sounds as Spider-Man saves the world.
Ages: 3+
HASBRO, $70
Where to Buy? hasbro.ca
Brok the Brachiosaurus
Talks, roars and transforms into a car too!
Ages: 3+
VTECH, $50
Where to Buy? walmart.ca
Puppet on a Stick
“This became a staple in our puppet shows.”
~ Dimi, mom of Yianni, 6
Ages: 4+
Educational Insights, $9
Where to Buy? educationalinsights.com
Barbie the Princess and the Popstar Tori Doll
By day she's a princess in a long skirt, but by night she's a rock star with a funky oufit and pink hair.
Ages: 3+
Mattel, $33
Where to Buy? shop.mattel.com
Build a Bunch
Your kid will stretch the boundaries of their imagination with this playful "Build a Bunch" which allows for limitless combinations and fun.
Ages: 3+
K'nex, $30
Where to Buy? KNEX.com
Paper Bag Monsters
Make some scary, crafty puppet friends.
Ages: 3+
Alex Toys, $12
Where to Buy? alextoys.com
Mobigo2 Touch Learning System
"Great for the car."
~ Tammy, mom of Lincoln, 4
Ages: 3+
VTECH, $70
Where to Buy? toysrus.ca
Pretties Princess Castle
Quickest Attack Armor Bat Pod
The bad guys are going to run when they see Batman coming in this! Attack armour snaps on and off.
Ages: 4+
Mattel, $30
Where to Buy? shop.mattel.com
Little Mommy Doctor Mommy Doll
The perfect little patient, she says "ahhh" for the tongue depressor, her head glows red when she has a fever and she kicks when you check her reflexes.
Ages: 3+
Mattel, $65
Where to Buy? walmart.ca
Da Vinci Automobile Set
"Awesome for creative play. He loves building things, and this has a lot of fun configurations."
~ Heather, mom of Elliot, 3
Ages: 3+
Manhattan Toy, $55
Where to Buy? manhattantoy.com
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