more photosKid Culture features fun and educational books and toys for kids.
Zolo Digs Doghouse
By Kushies Baby, $86
Appropriate for ages 1 and older
Toy tips: A
Fun: B+
Movement: B+
Thinking: B+
Personality: B+
Social interaction: B+
Opening the door to this soft doghouse reveals Ozlo the dog and his little bed. Six magnetic shapes can be stuck to the roof of the doghouse or to Ozlo’s mouth. All pieces can be stored inside the doghouse, which has a handle on the top for easy transportation. Tactile stimulation, fine motor skills and an understanding of cause and effect are promoted through play.
Qubits Construction Toy
By Qubits Toy Co., $29.99
Appropriate for ages 4 and older
Toy tips: A
Fun: B+
Movement: A
Thinking: A
Personality: B+
Social interaction: B+
A single piece is known as a Qubit. Designed by architect Mark Burginger of Bend, these soft plastic, bendable pieces allow curved shapes to make architectural structures that touch on the basic concepts of geometry. Used with connectors, this construction set is ideal for those interested in architecture, engineering, science or nano-tech design. Building enhances imagination and creativity, and completing a design boosts a sense of accomplishment and self-esteem. A large foldout color instruction sheet is included for creating ideas, but we suggest kids use this as a guide only and build their own designs. A 90-piece set contains 36 Qubits, 36 connectors and 18 bridges.
Tip: Ideal for the classroom and home-schooling use, Cub Scout den meeting activities and school projects.
