Interactive Toys Make Learning Fun

The days of G.I. Joe's, Barbie's and board games fulfilling children's playtime activities seems to be a thing of the past. Today's kids are tech savvy and need hi-tech interactive games that supply instant gratification.

Sure, little boys still love to play with their trucks in the mud, while little girls dress their dolls up for tea dates, but today children are computer smart. But that's anything but negative; the best part about them - children are developing their minds and sharpening their intellect while they play games! As a parent it's like getting your cake and eating it too. Now if you could just get them to eat their vegetables!

The best toys for children are indeed those that are interactive and foster learning and playing in one. Interactive toys give children the opportunity to explore, talk, and learn while having fun!

The fourth annual "Hot Holiday: Toys, Game and Video Games" survey from Play-Date, a marketing service firm, found that little boys will be asking for more video game and interactive toys this year then in years past.

With the popularity of the Leapfrog Learning System, educational games have never been so much fun. These learning tools are turning to the TV in a video game format to teach children the basics like colors, animals, the alphabet and more. Today, industry shifts have now moved to computer learning games as well.

One of the most popular interactive toys, if not the most popular of 2007, Webkinz, have taken the industry by storm like none other since the Tamagotchi's craze in the 90's. They are adorable stuffed animals that transport kids into a world of virtual friends, fun, learning and game playing!

Visiting their kid-friendly website, children get to play educational learning games, visit with friends and learn responsibility by taking care of their virtual pet. If you haven't seen one yet, just wait. And if you're a parent with a child who has one, we know you're playing right along with them! Big brothers and sisters are volunteering to help out with the Webkinz just to get a crack at the secret code to enter the Webkinz world.

Following Webkinz has been a whole assortment of interactive computer related games for children like the Lil Kinz, Shining Stars, Ty Girls and Zoobie pets.

While parents might be slow to adapt to kids tech savvy learning of the 21st century - no imaginary friends, less board games - interactive games and toys are an asset to your child's learning and development. Gift them with education by introducing them to the newest developments and latest technologies in learning fun!

Melissa and Doug Toys - A Review

Melissa and Doug Toys, products should be standard by which all suppliers of toys based on them. Many of these wonderful toys are solid, durable wood, and years of entertainment for your children.

wooden puzzles are available in a variety of scenes and levels of age-related, from the basic ABC floor puzzle and 123 to 300 or 500 for older children. They also have some of the wooden puzzle to help with sound, the children learn letters, numbers andAnimal sounds!

Do you have a budding artist at home? choice Melissa and Doug Arts & Crafts is the best I've ever seen. The stands are built safe and sound artist take years for "abuse" of the most active artists! Stands are stand-alone or you can set all supplies purchase to start your boyfriend now.

For the little princess or a knight in shining armor, offer Melissa and Doug wooden castles fantastic. There are dolls particularly in the formthe block and furniture for a more interactive fun. There are several dolls for fun. There are wrinkles doll houses, a Victorian model of a giant wooden house with two floors. A wide selection of furniture and accessories are available for each room. I want to be a child again so I could play .... maybe I'll do the same!

My favorite is the tree house. It is approximately 20 "tall and has a working pressure trap door pulley, hammock, hammock and retractable stairs - allAt Home! This is sure to be a success for every child on the list!

Melissa and Doug have a wonderful rattles and pull toys for younger people. The "Pops" push toys are my favorites. This is a duck, an elephant and a big toy alligator explosion

If your child loves cars as much as my nephew four years, then enjoy the collections can be found here. Cars, trucks, rescue vehicles, fire and even a garbage truck, many dimensionssuitable for very young children with all the safety features could be possible only desire. The colors are bright and attractive for their attractive or desirable for all ages.
Melissa and Doug also produce a fantastic line of stuffed animals. These stuffed bears, dogs, white tigers and more are sure to offer comfort urgent need to go to bed and during the day. Most of us had, at one time or another, a favorite stuffed animal, and these are no exception. They are very beautiful, safe andvery soft and tender!