Award-Winning Kids’ Products for September 2022
By Elena Epstein, Director of the National Parenting Product Awards
Slam Words
Shake the cup, slam it shut and reveal 3 letters and start making words. Last player standing wins. $14.99, ages 8+, foxmind.com
Brothers and Sisters
A lyrical, charming picture book with a warm-hearted tribute to siblings and their magical bond. Inclusive illustrations showcasing siblings by blood and of life. $16.95, ages 4-8, cuentodeluz.com
VersaNotes
Reusable sticky notes great for home and office, limiting the waste or clutter of paper. A push of a button clears the surface. $24.96 for 4×4, and $29.99 for 4×6. myboogieboard.com
Scratch-Off Hidden Pictures Dinosaur Puzzles
Reveal dinosaur-themed scenes bursting with color while solving Hidden Pictures puzzles and other activities. bursting with rainbow colors and our signature humor. $14.99, ages 6-9, shop.highlights.com
Toniebox Starter Set
Using magnetic figures called Tonies, children can navigate storytelling and music independently, opening up their world to a library of education and entertainment. Filled with content from premium partners including National Geographic and Penguin Random House. $99.99, ages 3+, us.tonies.com
Sprouts Ware Food Pocket
Makes squeezing healthy snacks into your little one’s routine easy, without the waste of single-use packaging. Provides a fun, earth-friendly, long-lasting alternative to traditional bottles. Has a wide opening and sturdy base for mess-free filling and rounded interior for easy cleaning. $17.99, ages birth-8 years, greensproutsbaby.com
Kahoot
A platform that makes it easy for educators, parents and learners of all ages to create, share and host interactive learning sessions. Children create their own learning session in minutes and discover millions of ready-to-use learning experiences from educators and trusted publishers such as Disney, Star Wars™, Minecraft Education, Marvel and more. Free, kahoot.com
Prodigy Math
One of the most popular game-based learning tools with more than 1,500 math skills created by teachers and aligned with curriculum standards. Designed to keep students motivated and engaged. Free, grades 1-8, prodigygame.com
Highlights Learn-and-Play 123 Stamper Games
Designed by educators to teach important concepts for preschool readiness and success. Includes 2 double-sided, self-inking, washable stampers and flashcards that make learning about numbers and counting an interactive game. $14.99, ages 3-5, shop.highlights.com
Emotionally Resilient Tweens and Teens
Essential reading for parents of grade schoolers through teens experiencing bullying, social exclusion and teasing — with uplifting stories from young adults who have navigated those experiences and triumphed. $17.95, shambhala.com
Unlock it! Number Match
Corresponding keys and locks give children hands-on practice with number recognition, matching and counting from 1 to 20 while building motor skills. $31.99, ages 3-6, lakeshorelearning.com
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