I have always LOVED school. I remember being in kindergarten for the morning, then coming home, eating lunch, and “teaching” my own class all afternoon. It surprised absolutely no one when I decided to become a teacher. I stopped teaching when I had my first child, but I still enjoy create a learning environment for my children at home, both before they start school and also during vacations and weekends for my older children.
My children and I were very excited to try two new Learning Resources educational toys and games – Beaker Creatures and the Treehouse Engineering & Design Building Set – during a recent school break. These new toys for ages preschool to 5+ help develop the skills students need to shine while still fostering a love for learning. My kids had a BLAST with these!
This new line of science-themed collectibles combines the thrill of collecting with hands-on science experiments that help to build skills and spark curiosity. Beaker Creatures is founded in real science, from the fizzing Reactor Pods that reveal the creatures to the classification cards that help children identify the species they have uncovered. The Beaker Creatures set also doubles as a working lab set, complete with included science experiments that encourage more hands-on learning.
My kids were so excited to discover the creatures that they actually got into this set and the Reactor Pods before I could take pictures of them doing so! That part of the experiment was over quickly, but I’m glad to see that we can still use the Liquid Reactor Super Lab Set to perform our own at-home experiments using common household items like food coloring, glue, shaving cream, contact solution, baby oil, and the like.
Treehouse Engineering & Design Building Set
Improve design and engineering skills with this one-of-a-kind building set. Use the included activity cards to complete engineering challenges. Build railings, platforms, trees, and then use your problem solving skills to re-engineer your design. Kids will love building their tree house – parents will love that they’re actually building critical thinking and STEM skills.
This is a great toy for my kids especially as some of them like to follow a plan, and so the activity cards are perfect for them. Some just like to build their own thing, and the set is versatile enough for them to create their own configurations.
We had a LOT of fun with both of these new Learning Resources toys!
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Laura is a former high school English teacher turned avid deal shopper following the birth of her first child. Now she’s a work-from-home mom of six which keeps her plenty busy! On the off chance she gets some free time you’ll find her with her nose in a book, spending time with family and friends, or enjoying a hot cup of coffee.
Nidhi Chauhan says
This looks like a great learning toy for kids. Who doesn’t like fun learning? Makes great gift too.
Donna L Holder says
great information
Bernie Wallace says
These look like great learning toys. It is very important to get children involved in STEM at an early age.
Christina Gould says
This looks like a lot of fun. I love educational games. Thanks for posting!
Marisela Zuniga says
I love how they have so many fun learning toys for all ages!! I’ll have to purchase some as Christmas gifts
shelly peterson says
These look like fun learning kits. These would be great for my grandsons.
Dana Rodriguez says
These sound like great toys. I love when learning and fun are combined!
donna porter says
This would be a great gift for my nephew. I like when you can add learning into fun activities.
Mica says
I like turtles.
shelly peterson says
I love learning toys. These would be great for my grandsons.
rochelle haynes says
This is nice looking good
Dana Rodriguez says
I love educational toys like this. Great gift idea!
Marisela Zuniga says
I love learning resources toys! They are all great learning toys for different ages
kathy pease says
I like toys that help kids learn and this looks fun
John Smith says
It also looks to me like cool, fun desk art! I want one!
Janet W. says
What great learning toys for my grandsons!! Learning Resources makes the best products!
Sara Tarver says
Great article!