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Infant(birth-1), ToyTips Review

Klackeroo™
BY PLAYSKOOL $7.99 AND UP
Klackeroo has sliding spokes and twirling beads that kids manipulate to create sights, sounds and actions.

STARTS AT AGE 6 MONTHS
BOY AND GIRL





Enhances hand-eye coordination once child is able to hold toy. Introduces cause and effect learning.

K-4 (ages 5-9) ToyTips Review

Slamwich®
BY GAMEWRIGHT
NOT AVAILABLE AT ALL STORES
Flip and stack the loaf of cards to build slamwiches and double deckers: Tomato, onion, tomato … slap! For 2 to 6 players.

STARTS AT AGE 5
BOY AND GIRL





Fast moving game enhances fine motor coordination.

Grade 5-7 (ages 9-12) ToyTips Review

Lights Out Cube
BY TIGER ELECTRONICS $34.99 AND UP
You've got to think several moves ahead, since every button you push may change the buttons on other sides of the cube. There are 54 preprogrammed puzzles and many random puzzles, and every one has a solution.

STARTS AT AGE 10
BOY AND GIRL





Wide range of puzzle difficulty appeals to all members of family; enhances independent play.

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