As the sun blazes high in the sky and school’s out for the season, the initial excitement of summer break can quickly wane, leaving children and parents alike in search of new adventures and activities to keep boredom at bay. Fret not, for our carefully curated roundup features an array of thrilling and innovative toys that promise to infuse the long, lazy days with boundless excitement, creativity, and endless hours of laughter.
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WHY? The Human Body: 99+ Awesome Answers for Curious Kids from NatGeo Kids
WHY? The Human Body: 99+ Awesome Answers for Curious Kids is packed with insights from experts in anatomy, physiology, genetics, epidemiology, and brain science, this book raises lots of intriguing body-related questions that kids may have been wondering about and delivers straightforward answers that moms and dads can trust (and just might have been wondering about too!). penguinrandomhouse.com
Newton’s Apple: Tightrope-Walking Gyrobot
An apple that defies gravity and walks a tightrope — what would Isaac Newton have thought? Build a cute apple robot that walks along a tightrope. How? Thanks to the robot’s main component, a motorized gyroscope, it can maintain its balance and perform this fun trick without falling over. Through five experiments, you can discover the astonishing powers of the motorized gyroscope and explore the physics behind its amazing behaviors. Experiment with getting the gyrobot to walk on the different included tracks and on a string, investigate the gyrobot’s center of gravity, play a ring-toss game, and watch the gyrobot spin on a flat surface. thamesandkosmos.com
Puzzle by Number Map from Plus Plus
Build your way across the country with the Puzzle By Number Map of the United States! Follow the enclosed pattern by placing each color on its matching number to create all 50 states. Flip the poster over to discover over 700 interesting state facts— flags, mottos, state capitals, and more. Then, display your map on the wall at home or in the classroom – no glue or ironing required! plusplususa.com
B3 Riftball Paddle Ball Game System
Riftball is a unique game that has a specially design adjustable dual net game system for twice the fun. This portable, outside or inside game sets up fast at the beach, in the backyard, for tailgating, while camping, basement or any place to have some fun. It’s game play is designed for 8+: B3 RIftball Dual Net Paddle Ball game combines interactive fun that will brings friends, neighbors and families together with its awesome game play. creativebrainworksllc.com
Succulent steak marinated in a blend of onion, jalapeno, garlic, and spices, grilled to perfection in minutes.
A day at the beach with the kids offers good summer fun. Just remember that overexposure to the sun can increase a child’s chances of skin cancer.
Here are several great getaways that are easily accessible from the tri-state area to explore this summer.