Toy Guide 2002: Educational Toys

My Smart Phone

The Learning Journey International
Children can interact with the friendly voices and lively animation of this phone. A unique feature is the ability of the child to use the fully functioning handset, which allows them to respond to the many educational questions asked by one of the ten preprogrammed characters. Encourages development of creativity and social skills. Requires four "AA" batteries.
3 + $34.99

: SN :

Elmo's Dance and Learn Game

Mattel, Inc.
With the help of Elmo and the rest of the Sesame Street® Muppets, preschoolers can learn coordination, shapes and sequencing through dance and movement. The game features Elmo's voice, four different games, and six different songs. Uses music to encourage spatial exploration and creative use of the body. Requires three "AA" batteries.
3 + $29.99

: B : LV :

Techno Gears

The Learning Journey International
Players will be engaged in an advanced lesson of action/reaction as they learn that each gear placement affects the motion of the whole. The set comes with 55 durable translucent construction pieces and also includes a motorized gear that brings the structure to life. Encourages creative play and develops fine motor skills.
5 + $19.99

: B : LV :

TLJ Laptop

The Learning Journey International
This talking, laptop style computer with a functional mouse is an ideal introduction to the world of computers. In addition, the TLJ Laptop is bilingual with all educational games available in both English and Spanish. The Laptop teaches vocabulary, spelling, math and more. Stimulates tactile awareness, motor skills, and concentration abilities.
5 + $79.99

: LV :

Little Linguist

Neurosmith
Children learn greeting words and phrases in English and other languages with fifteen familiar characters, leveling capabilities, and interchangeable cartridges. English and Spanish cartridges are included; French and Japanese vocabulary cartridges and Spanish and English Song cartridges are available for purchase separately. Strengthens language development through enticing auditory stimulation. Requires four "C" alkaline batteries.
1 + $69.99

: B : LV : SN :

Learn-A-Bot™

Fisher Price, Inc.
Learn-A-Bot is a robot that teaches letters and words in one mode and numbers and counting in the other. Letters or numbers appear on his LED screen to reinforce the learning, while the robot talks, sings, lights up and rolls along. Teaches cause and effect. Stimulates use of available vision while promoting development of fine motor skills. Three "AA" alkaline batteries are included.
6 months + $14.99

: LV :

Talking Time Teacher

Toymax, Inc.
Children can learn to tell time by moving the clock hands two different ways. One, by manually moving the hands on the clock face and listening to the time announced. Or by using the digital remote, the clock hands magically spin to whatever time was entered. Kids can also set the clock to quiz mode. Develops fine motor skills and entices children through auditory stimulation. Requires three "AA" batteries.
3-7 $20.00

: B : LV : SN :

Fit a Space

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Lauri®
Children can use the shapes to form patterns, sort by shape or color on a table or string. Includes stringing activities, 16 fun puzzle faces, 3 tipped laces and suggested activities. Provides tactile stimulation while strengthening fine motor and concentration skills.
3-6 $12.99

: B : LV :

Learning Sensations™
Play With Letters Desk

Fisher Price, Inc.
This new preschool desk brings the alphabet and phonics to life with its audio bar code technology. The desk senses which letter is rolled and rewards the child with a fun response. Kids can also trace the specially textured letter with their finger and feel the letter in Braille. The desk teaches skills such as letter identification, phonics, word association, and spelling. Promotes use of available vision and language skills. Textured blocks provide an introduction to tactile sensations. Includes three "AA" batteries.
3 + $29.99

: B : LV : SN :

Textured Soft Shapes™

Innovative KIDS®
Ripples, bumps, ridges and more will fascinate children as they use their little fingers to discover ways to fit the pieces back into their pages. Made of soft, floatable, foam, these books are perfect for bath time, playtime, or story time. Provides tactile stimulation while strengthening fine motor and concentration skills.
1-4 $9.99

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