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1.Rocks, Mood Rings, Wooden Eggs: 2026 Toy Numbers for Gift Shops
Teens and adults are driving toy growth, and almost every gift is planned ahead. That is good news for museum, zoo and gift shops...

11/1/2026



2.Meet the Maker: Thames & Kosmos, 25 Years of Science Kits
Thames & Kosmos turns 25 with a robot chameleon that won 2026 Educational Toy of the Year, a build-it desk vacuum, a screen microscope and more. Five new STEM kits, with ages, safety notes and what to know before you buy...

10/4/2026



3.Hot Toys: Pikachu Puppetronic, Crunchinator, Gui Gui Slime Haul
Three toys climbing Amazon's charts on Nov. 7, 2026, including two named Toy of the Year finalists that morning: Pikachu Puppetronic at $47.99, Mark Rober's $34.99 Crunchinator and the $29.97 Gui Gui Mega Slime Haul...

11/1/2026






Most-Viewed Articles (last 12 months)

1.Rocks, Mood Rings, Wooden Eggs: 2026 Toy Numbers for Gift Shops
Teens and adults are driving toy growth, and almost every gift is planned ahead. That is good news for museum, zoo and gift shops...

11/1/2026



2.Meet the Maker: Thames & Kosmos, 25 Years of Science Kits
Thames & Kosmos turns 25 with a robot chameleon that won 2026 Educational Toy of the Year, a build-it desk vacuum, a screen microscope and more. Five new STEM kits, with ages, safety notes and what to know before you buy...

10/4/2026



3.Hot Toys: Pikachu Puppetronic, Crunchinator, Gui Gui Slime Haul
Three toys climbing Amazon's charts on Nov. 7, 2026, including two named Toy of the Year finalists that morning: Pikachu Puppetronic at $47.99, Mark Rober's $34.99 Crunchinator and the $29.97 Gui Gui Mega Slime Haul...

11/1/2026







Additional Articles (from most recent)

1.Hot Toys: Pikachu Puppetronic, Crunchinator, Gui Gui Slime Haul
Three toys climbing Amazon's charts on Nov. 7, 2026, including two named Toy of the Year finalists that morning: Pikachu Puppetronic at $47.99, Mark Rober's $34.99 Crunchinator and the $29.97 Gui Gui Mega Slime Haul...

11/1/2026



2.Rocks, Mood Rings, Wooden Eggs: 2026 Toy Numbers for Gift Shops
Teens and adults are driving toy growth, and almost every gift is planned ahead. That is good news for museum, zoo and gift shops...

11/1/2026



3.Meet the Maker: Thames & Kosmos, 25 Years of Science Kits
Thames & Kosmos turns 25 with a robot chameleon that won 2026 Educational Toy of the Year, a build-it desk vacuum, a screen microscope and more. Five new STEM kits, with ages, safety notes and what to know before you buy...

10/4/2026



4.Empowering Play: How the 'Healthy Heroes' Trend is Shaping Child Development in 2025
The "Healthy Heroes" trend, anticipated to gain prominence in 2025, seeks to inspire children to adopt healthy habits—such as regular exercise, mindfulness, and nutritious eating—through engaging play. This initiative addresses growing concerns about children's sedentary lifestyles and excessive screen time, which can lead to long-term health issues. By integrating relaxation, meditation, and physical activity into play, "Healthy Heroes" aims to create a balanced experience that combines fun with well-being...

11/1/2024



5.Science and Nature Toys
Educational STEM Toys Microscopes and Exploration Kits The LeapFrog Magic Adventures Microscope is highly recommended for children aged 5-7 years. This educational science toy allows kids to explore the microscopic world, fostering curiosity and scientific observation skills. Shop for the LeapFrog Magic Adventures Microscope on Amazon! Building and...

10/1/2024



6.STEM and STEAM Toys 2024
Welcome to the TDmonthly STEM and STEAM Toys guide. Definition of STEM Toys: STEM toys are designed to be educational, focusing on Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math, and engaging children through play. Examples of STEM Toys: chemistry kits, robots, building...

10/1/2024



7.The American Science and Technology Education Association released an upgrade to their  STEM Level T
AmSTEA (The American Science and Technology Education Association) released an upgrade to their Free STEM / STEAM Level Test for the NSTA STEM20 Conference. This test is available here; Free STEM / STEAM Level Test "The AmSTEA Free STEM / STEAM Level Test is a valuable...

8/1/2020



8.Top-10 Most-Wanted Science and Nature Toys
Science education is more important than ever in today's tech-dependent world...

2/1/2016



9.Top-10 Most-Wanted STEM Toys
These STEM toys will set kids up for success in their science, technology, engineering and math curriculum...

1/1/2016



10.Top-10 Most-Wanted Science and Nature Toys
With additional reporting by Brenda RuggieroToys are the perfect way to keep kids engaged in the learning process. With these best-selling science and nature toys, kids can build their knowledge and STEM skills while having fun. *No manufacturer paid to be included in this list. All products listed were designated...

10/1/2015



11.Toys to Talk About: Science & Nature Toys
These Science & Nature toys are worth a second look...

10/1/2015



12.Toys to Talk About: Science & Nature Toys
These Science & Nature toys are worth a second look...

10/1/2015



13.Toys to Talk About: Science & Nature Toys
These Science & Nature toys are worth a second look...

10/1/2015



14.Top-10 Most-Wanted Activity Kits and Play Sets
From arts & crafts to science projects, activity kits are some of the best toys for kids...

6/1/2015



15.Top-10 Most-Wanted STEM Toys
We love the current focus on STEM toys in the specialty market, and it looks like your customers like STEM toys too!...

2/1/2015



16.Top-10 Most-Wanted Educational Toys
Long days snowed-in at home are the perfect time to take out one of the fun educational toys below...

12/1/2014



17.Top-10 Most-Wanted Science and Nature Toys
Science & nature toys aren't just great for back-to-school — they make excellent holiday gifts too...

10/1/2014



18.2014 Holiday Preview: Games, Puzzles, Science, Music
The Back-to-School countdown has begun, which means one thing to retailers - the holidays are right around the corner too!...

8/1/2014



19.TDmonthly 2014 Top Toy Debut Award Winners: Science & Nature
The following outstanding toys have been nominated for Top Toy Debut Awards based on editorial review and retailer feedback...

5/1/2014



20.Travel Fractiles Bend Time
Travel Size Fractiles-7 – a magnetic tiling toy from Fractiles Inc. – is a sneaky way to keep kids learning about math, science, engineering and technology (STEM) even as they ride in the car to grandma's or hang out on the beach...

5/1/2014



21.Yamie Chess Makes April Fool-Proof
Math phobias plague both kids and adults, and can even trigger areas of the brain associated with physical pain and instinctive risk reduction, according to a study from the University of Chicago...

4/1/2014



22.Top-10 Most-Wanted Science and Nature Toys
For most retailers TDmonthly surveyed in September 2013 about their best-selling science and nature toys, listing their top-sellers was a snap...

10/1/2013



23.Card Games and More
These Toys to Talk About were all named as best-sellers by at least one store TDmonthly interviewed...

10/1/2013



24.Q&A with Debbie Sterling, creator of GoldieBlox
Stanford University-educated engineer Debbie Sterling was frustrated by how few women pursued careers in engineering. In a toy store, when she noticed a glaring lack of science and math-based toys made for girls, she knew it was a gap in the toy industry she was destined to fill...

2/1/2013




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