Let's Play: Creativity Toys

Little Hands Markers ALEX® This set of eight washable markers is just the right size for little artists. Perfect for little hands to hold! Encourages creative play and social skills and promotes exploration of the environment. $6.99 / 3+ / PI, HI, DD

Magic Color Sand ALEX® Just add water to ordinary sand and watch as colors magically appear. Children can mold fun shapes with wet sand that will air dry overnight. Each kit contains four colors of magic sand, 10 sand molds and easy instructions. Encourages creative play and tactile exploration. Book $14.99 / 3+ / HI, DD

Mirror In The Tub ALEX® When wet, this 10-inch mirror sticks right to the tub so kids can watch as they wash! Bath time was never this much fun! Promotes tactile exploration and use of motor skills. "Great stimulation and fun in the tub! $5.99 / 0+ / PI, HI, DD

Poster Painters ALEX® Perfect for young artists, the sponge tip painters are no mess but all of the fun. Includes eight bottles of brilliant colors. Encourages creative play and use of motor skills. $11.99 / 3+ / PI, HI, LV, DD

G.L.S. Photo Gal*lery™ Wild Planet Toys Kids can showcase their favorite photos, cutouts, sayings and souvenirs on this sleek wall display. Easy to hang with transparent pockets to display photos, the Gal*lery includes space to feature 16 different 4" x 6" decorations and allows for organized personalization. Stimulates imagination and available vision. Also promotes exploration of environment, and creative expression. $9.99 / 8+ / PI, HI, LV, DD

G.L.S. Mini Room Mates™ Wild Planet Toys Three separate miniature accessories plus a decorative desktop power-stop makes this inclusive collection both personal and practical. The collection of real-working electronics comes with changeable deco patterns to keep them looking fresh and new' templates can be downloaded on the G.L.S. website. Promotes use of auditory tracking skills and tactile exploration. Also stimulates available vision and hearing and introduces cause and effect. $19.99-$24.99 / 8+ / PI, HI, LV, DD

G.L.S. My Voice!™ Wild Planet Toys The record-your-own message feature of the clock lets girls decide how they want to wake up. They can choose a few notes from their favorite song, an encouraging message from their parents or a fun greeting from a friend! The clock also comes with three interchangeable patterns. Encourages creative play and social skills. Also promotes use of auditory tracking skills, exploration of environment and awareness of sounds. Introduces cause and effect. $14.99-$19.99 / 8+ / PI, HI, B, LV, DD

Aquadoodle™ Spin Master Toys Kids can trace the alphabet, learn shapes and create their own unique designs over and over again without any expensive refills, only water. The interactive mat has enough room for four children to play at once. Encourages creative play and social skills. "Easy to use anywhere, no mess!" $24.99 / 2+ / PI, DD

Sponge Painters ALEX® Kids can make an impression with these no-mess reusable sponge painters! The long handles and unique shapes make painting fun and easy. Encourages creative play and use of motor skills. "Very easy for my child to hold and work with." $5.99 / 3+ / PI, HI, LV, DD

Wooden Dough Tools ALEX® This set of 11 wooden dough tools will keep your child's creativity rolling. Allows kids to make shapes, imprints and all kinds of dough creations. Encourages tactile exploration and use of motor skills. $14.99 / 3+ / B, LV

Color Wonder Finger Paint and Coloring Book Crayola Now kids can finger paint without any of the mess. This paint goes from solid and colorless to vibrant and colorful when applied to a specially treated Color Wonder paper. Now the paint will only appear on paper and not wall, skin or furniture. Encourages motor skills and stimulates creativity. $10.00 / 3+ / PI, HI, LV, DD

Color Pixter® Fisher-Price® The Pixter creativity system is now cooler in color. Now with more digital drawing tools, sound, music, vibrant colors and tons of creativity activities. Encourages creative play. Also stimulates available vision. $79.99 / 4+ / LV, DD

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