Toys Designed to Engage Children Away from Digital Devices for Momentary Screen-Free Playtime
In an article by Melina Brum, BuzzFeed Staff, a collection of 15 exciting and educational toys for kids have been curated, perfect for Canadian shoppers seeking gifts for their little ones.
- Walkie-Talkies – These communication devices are available at major toy stores like Toys "R" Us Canada and Treasure Island Toys Toronto, offering quality brands suitable for kids.
- Fort-Building Kit – Specialty toy stores such as Treasure Island Toys and Kazoodles Toys provide fort-building kits designed for creative indoor/outdoor play.
- The Floor is Lava Game – This active game encourages fun and interactive play and can be found at Toys "R" Us Canada and FAO Schwarz.
- Makeup Kit for Kids – These kits are often sold at specialty stores or larger chains with a kids’ beauty section, like Toys "R" Us Canada and The Children's Place.
- Science Kit – Widely available at Treasure Island Toys and Kazoodles Toys, these kits emphasize educational and screen-free options.
- Magic Mixies Crystal Ball – Popular magic-themed toys like Magic Mixies products are available at Toys "R" Us Canada and specialty stores.
- Clay Ring Maker – Craft kits including clay ring makers can be found in stores such as Toys "R" Us Canada and arts & crafts sections of specialty toy shops.
- Crayola Eraser Maker – Crayola products, including creative kits like eraser makers, are readily available in large national toy retailers and specialty educational toy stores.
- Mini Dyson Vacuum (Toy Version) – Miniature versions of real tools and appliances, like the mini Dyson vacuum toy, are offered by stores such as Toys "R" Us Canada.
- Light-up Unicorn Bath Toy – Bath toys including light-up unicorns can be found at specialty toy stores and larger general toy retailers.
- Baking Set for Kids – Toy baking sets are commonly sold at Treasure Island Toys and Toys "R" Us Canada, promoting pretend play.
- Crayola Wooden Easel – Crayola’s wooden easels and art supplies are available at major toy and educational stores across Canada.
- Barber Shop Play-Doh Set – Play-Doh sets including themed kits like barber shops are popular items at Toys "R" Us Canada and similar retailers.
- Toy Cash Register – Classic playsets such as toy cash registers are standard offerings in Toys "R" Us Canada and specialty toy stores.
- Vet Play Set – Animal care and vet play sets are widely sold in Canadian toy stores including Treasure Island Toys and Toys "R" Us.
Bonus mentions that are commonly sought-after and available include:
- Silly Poopy's Hide & Seek Game
- Wooden Puzzle
- Puffy Sticker Maker
- LCD Writing Tablet
These items are often carried at specialty toy stores like Treasure Island Toys (Toronto), Kazoodles Toys (Vancouver area), and large national chains such as Toys "R" Us Canada, where online and in-store shopping options are available. These stores emphasize educational, creative, and imaginative play products, including many of the requested items.
For the best Canadian shopping experience, consider visiting or ordering from:
- Treasure Island Toys (Toronto) – Known for a great range of educational and creative toys.
- Toys "R" Us Canada – Wide national availability and online shopping.
- Kazoodles Toys (Vancouver area) – Specialty store with high-quality, screen-free toys.
- FAO Schwarz – Iconic toy store with premium, inventive toy selections.
These retailers reliably carry many of the specific toys mentioned, ensuring quality and selection for Canadian shoppers seeking gifts for kids.
- After a day of learning, a child can unwind by crafting their own accessories for their lifestyle with a Clay Ring Maker available at Toys "R" Us Canada or arts & crafts sections of specialty toy shops.
- To complement the suburban home, families can invest in a Fort-Building Kit designed for creative indoor/outdoor play, available at Treasure Island Toys or Kazoodles Toys.
