Best Toys for School Age: 2011

Don't try to navigate the mall empty-handed. Take this guide with you! We've done the homework to find 51 must-have playthings, at least one for every child on your list.

By: Kourtney Eidam and Britney Fitzgerald

Peter Ardito

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Connect 4 Launcher

Topping the list of classic-game updates, this new version of Connect 4 requires players to launch rings into the two-level game board. With a little aim (and luck), the person who gets four in a row wins.

For Ages: 5 years+

Buy Connect 4 Launcher at Amazon.com

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Comments (3)

brendaruth319 wrote:

Im looking for an electronic math game that is a soccer ball. They can work on thier soccer skils as well as math. I thought I saw it in a parents magazine last month at the drs office? any ideas

11/19/2011 08:12:29 PM Report Abuse

kvroom2011 wrote:

My best toy for this year is the Leapfrog Leappad. That's like an iPad for kids full of educational games. The tablet PC kids can play with all by themselves. Really great !!! Check it out: http://www.best-children-games.com/leapfrog-pad.html My son loves his leappad and me too !

11/15/2011 02:20:53 PM Report Abuse

samantafoxiko wrote:

Fun toy for kids. bought for 17.49 from here: http://www.thebesttoysonline.com/Toys_165795011_B004UC4Q8Q_Connect-4-Launchers

11/4/2011 03:54:02 PM Report Abuse