Even with kids hitting the books for half (or full) days, kindergarteners still need great toys. And thanks to School Zone, our bloggers (both with the first round of bloggers and this set) seem to have found some home run educational toys. We’re always on the lookout for “no-lead-required” toys here at Parent Bloggers, and I bet you are too.

As far as the Magnetic Kit went, the bloggers almost unanimously felt this toy was great for travel. “I can see that this tin will be going many places with us, places that require quiet focused activities. Like the multitudes of soccer games.”

Also, the bloggers mentioned how the magnets were great for little hands. “With the tin he could do activities similar to the those in his big sis’s activity books but without having to pick up a pencil. The magnets are also a great way for him to improve his finger dexterity.”

The Start to Read Level 1 Sets were a huge hit, with kids asking for more and more and more. “She asked to do it again and again and again. That is a hallmark of a great toy.”

While one mom felt it was a bit advanced for her kindergartener, her first-grader loved it. “Playing the audio CD’s in the car worked out really well for all my kids. It was heartwarming to look in my rear view and see them following along with the storybook together. ” Another mom (as did many others) pointed out the handy journal. “The story activities are on laminated pages for use with a wipe-off marker. Genius! Can be used over and over again.”

Again, bloggers noted how these toys will really grow with your kids. “They grow with your child and are made for a range of ability within an age group. My three year old loves to make matches with the magnetic letters. My five year old enjoys doing the activity pages. My seven year old, well, she likes to ‘help’ the other two.”

One mom concluded: “I’m impressed with how compact, durable and organized these School Zone products are.”

We are too. Get more information on School Zone toys via their site. And check out all the reviews for in depth commentary on these products.

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