HERE’S WHAT WE’RE
LOVING FOR YOU
AND YOUR FAMILY
THIS MONTH
BY ELENA EPSTEIN,
DIRECTOR OF THE NATIONAL
PARENTING PRODUCT AWARDS
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Preschool Genius
Here’s a set of dry-erase activities and
games with a genius twist. Discover
beautifully illustrated activities that
cover core learning outcomes and
offer challenges like code-breaking and
mapmaking that stimulate open-ended
problem solving and creativity. $27.95,
ages 3-6, amazon.com
Numberblocks MathLink
Cubes Activity Sets
Use this special edition set to build
friendly characters. Through build-
ing, children see how numbers work as
they master counting, adding, subtract-
ing, multiplying and dividing through
hands-on discovery play. $24.99, ages
3+, amazon.com
Match Madness
Fire up your neurons. Shift your brain
into high gear in this clever game of
speed and perception. Players sprint to
arrange a set of five blocks so that they
match a pattern shown on a card. The
first player to succeed grabs the card
and a new matching race starts. $29.99,
ages 7+, foxmind.com
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Wacom One
This pen display gives your high school
or college student new ways to get cre-
ative. Easily capture digital ideas, create
mind maps, draw diagrams and enhance
photos or videos. $399.95, teens and
tweens, wacom.com
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EDITOR’S PICKS



Filmmakers Academy
A networking hub and educational
platform for all things filmmaking.

Its not only has mentors and mas-
terclass courses that equip members
with the knowledge needed to thrive
in the industry, but it packs in infor-
mation about the nuances of the
trade. $396, ages 12+,
filmmakersacademy.com WORD WITT
Roll the dice. Flip a card. Race to cre-
ate the most words in a minute. This
quick and fun game helps kids build
important academic skills. $29.95, ages
8+, wordwitt.com
Happi Tummi Happi Wrap
Ease stomach pain, cramps, acid
reflux, headaches, body aches, stress
and anxiety. This natural relief wrap
is a must-have item for every student
and family member. $39.95, teens+,
happitummi.com Squaregles Starter Set
This 105-piece magnetic building set allows
kids to create different structures and stories
every time they play. Pop pieces in and out of
magnetic frames to build, play, redesign and
repeat. $124.99, ages 4-10 years, squaregles.com
Chalk of the Town Flower
T-Shirt Kit
Here’s a sunny addition for back-to-
school time. This craft kit features a soft,
yellow cotton T-shirt which incorpo-
rates a unique “chalkboard” flower on the
front. Let young artists create designs
again and again. $26.95, ages 4-16 years,
chalk-of-the-town.com “A Smart Girl’s Guide:
Tough Stuff”
Discover this book that helps girls get
through tricky times—from bullying to
body image issues, friendship stress to
family struggles and panic attacks to the
COVID-19 pandemic. $12.99, ages 10+,
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