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Great Learning Toys to Keep Brains Busy this Summer

Summer's all about fun, but you don't want the kids' noggins turning to mush. Stock up on the best toys and games that challenge and entertain.

by Phoebe Assenza


Bilingual Talking Cube
Price: $39.45
Speaks to babies in Spanish and English!  Buy now »

Match Up
Game + Puzzle

Price: $14.99
Challenges their short-term memory with matching fun  Buy now »

Number Fun Farm
Price: $42.95
Kids literally count their chickens in this early-math game  Buy now »

Magnatiles Standard
32 Piece Set

Price: $49.50
Deceptively simple, incredibly addictive — boosts creativity and reasoning Buy now »

I Spy Private Eye
Price: $24.95
Kids tap into their inner-sleuth with this espionage-theme memory game  Buy now »

USA Map Sound Puzzle
Price: $24.95
A geography challenge with its very own sound effects Buy now »

Squiggle
Price: $21.95
In this creative challenge, kids finish doodles already started for them Buy now »

The Dangerous Book
for Boys Electronic Kit

Price: $35.95
Girls will love this hi-tech building kit, too! Buy now »

Sound Puzzle Box
Price: $29.95
A shape sorter with sound effects for the littlest learners Buy now »

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about the author

Phoebe Assenza is a New York City-based writer.
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