Interactive Christmas Toys for Kids and Go! Go! Smart Playsets Giveaway #HolidayGifts2014

With all the toys out there little ones seem easy to buy for for Christmas but from experience that isn’t always the case. When I look for a toy for little ones I seek out interactive educational toys to get them excited about play time.

This year #HolidayGifts2014 is sharing the newest interactive toys for toddlers and kids under 10.

InnoTab® MAX

InnoTab® MAX is the fastest 7″ kids’ tablet that gives your child the best of both learning worlds with a unique combination of our educator-supported learning library and carefully selected educational Android apps for years of learning fun! VTech’s 4th generation kids’ learning tablet has a variety of great new features including a multi-touch screen with a high-resolution display, kid-safe Wi-Fi and AndroidTM operating system. Its adaptable design with tough, kid-friendly cover can be easily removed for a more grown-up feel. Plus, the InnoTab® MAX has a huge library of expert-supported curricula with more than 500 age-appropriate apps including hundreds of hand-picked Android learning apps that are perfect for kids of all ages. It comes with 18 apps including My Magic Beanstalk, Movie Maker, Art Studio, Wonder Cam Max and two free apps of your choice that can be downloaded from VTech’s Learning LodgeTM. Plus, when you register the InnoTab® MAX you’ll also be able to choose between two Toca Boca apps, Toca Lab or Toca Pet Doctor! InnoTab® MAX is also compatible with most titles in the InnoTab Cartridge Library. Using a Wi-Fi connection, the web browser lets kids explore online games, videos and websites that have been preselected by VTech or parent approved. Plus, there’s the VTech Kid ConnectTM app. In addition to being able to exchange text and voice messages, photos, drawings and fun stickers with smart phones, VTech Kid Connect has been enhanced with new features such as group chat and family bulletin*. Family Bulletin* allows family members to post messages, photos, greeting cards and more.

Age recommendation: 3-9 years.

Features include:

• Our Fastest Tablet with Educator-Supported AndroidTM Apps
• 7″ multi-touch screen with high-resolution display (1024×600)
• VTech Kid ConnectTM lets you send text and voice messages, photos, drawings and fun stickers between InnoTab® Max Tablets and smartphones
• Rechargeable Lithium Battery
• Compatible with most titles in the InnoTab Cartridge Library with expert supported curriculum
• Detachable cover protects the tablet and also acts as a stand
• Kid-safe Wi-Fi – Browse the web and explore VTech-selected content including
• 8GB memory – expandable up to 40GB with 32GB microSD card (not included)
• 2 Free Downloadable Apps (select content) + your choice of Toca Boca app (choose from Toca Lab or Toca Pet Doctor)
• Family Bulletin gives family members a place to connect and share posts including messages, photos, greeting cards, and more (available Fall 2014)
• 180° rotating camera
• Plays videos and MP3 songs
• 1.2 GHz processor and Android 4.2.2 operating system makes the InnoTabcomparable to adult tablets
• Available in blue & pink

Fisher-PriceTM S’getti Scatter

A love of learning starts with play! Your meatballs are on a roll with the Fisher-PriceTM S’getti Scatter. Remove the s’getti strands without letting the meatballs fall. Be the first to spill the meatballs and you lose. The updated Fisher-PriceTM classic comes with two game levels to enhance game play. Each level grows with your child challenging them as they get older and encourage thinking, problem solving, sharing and cooperation. The game includes a wobbling dish and base, 16 strands of s’getti, three meatballs and a parent guide with extended play and learning ideas.

Age: 3+

#HolidayGifts2014 Twitter Party

If you’re looking for Christmas gift ideas for more people on your list, make sure to check our the rest of our Holiday Gift Guide features and don’t forget to join us for the #HolidayGifts2014 Twitter Party on December 9th at 9pm EST where we’ll will be giving away an amazing prize! RSVP HERE.

Enter to WIN 2 Go! Go! Smart Playsets

Go! Go! SmartWheels® Ultimate Amazement Park PlaysetTM

Race through three AMAZING courses on the Go! Go! Smart Wheels® Ultimate Amazement Park PlaysetTM!

Place the race car at the top of the tall tower, pull the flag and build motor skills as you navigate it through obstacles and race it through the 360-degree loop, spiral or ramp. Drive the included SmartPointTM race car over the 8 SmartPointTM locations, and listen as it responds with different music or fun sound effects. Place the race car in the electronic pit stop and pretend to fill the gas tank and make quick repairs while hearing fun phrases, music and learning colours. The Ultimate Amazement Park is more than three feet long and can be connected to other Go! Go! Smart Wheels® playsets (sold separately) to encourage creative play. It’s playtime with miles of learning fun!

Age recommendation: 1-5

Features include:

• More than 3 feet long!
• 8 SmartPointTM locations
• 70+ sing-along songs, melodies, sounds and phrases
• Play and music modes teach colours, vocabulary and music
• Electronic pit stop plays fun phrases, music and teaches colours
• Three fun courses include a ramp course, loop course and a spiral course

Go! Go! Smart Animals Zoo Explorers Playset

Go on a tour of the zoo with the SmartPointTM rhino and watch him respond to the zoo’s seven SmartPointTM locations with different phrases, music or fun sound effects. Strengthen motor skills with seven manipulative features including a turning gate, spinning water tank and sliding elevator. The colourful tracks can be reconfigured or connected to other Go! Go! Smart AnimalsTM or Go! Go! Smart Wheels® playsets (each sold separately) to encourage your child’s creativity. The zoo also features an electronic entrance that teaches animal names, animal traits, letters, colours and music. Playtime goes wild while learning with the Zoo Explorers Playset!

Age recommendation: 1-5

Features:

• 7 SmartPointTM locations
• 7 manipulative features
• 80+ sing-along songs, melodies, short tunes, sounds and phrases
• 13 track pieces for multiple configurations
• Teaches music, animals, letters, colours and pretend play
• SmartPointTM rhino recognizes SmartPointTM locations and teaches animal names, colours and
• Electronic zoo entrance teaches animal names, animal characteristics, colours and plays music

How to Enter

I know one, or two, little ones would be excited to have one of these under the tree. It’s easy to enter, just tell us which one would be your little ones favourite in the comments below and fill out the form below. Open to Canadians.

Disclosure: This post was sponsored. All opinions are 100% my own.