The Uncle Milton company has been bringing interactive fun to learning for decades. They created the original Ant Farm and have sold over 20 million since 1956. In fact, they have trademarked the phrase Ant Farm! They do a whole lot more than Ant Farms. I’ve already mentioned the highly-educational and fun In My Room Series of toys in a previous post.
Shadow puppets are always a fun activity, but with Shadow Magic you can create shadow art. When you pose in front of the green screen and flash the magic light, the shadow remains for several minutes and then fades away. You can also use the cool light pen to draw on your images. If you want to keep your art, just take a quick picture with a digital camera. Another paper-free, mess-free way to make fantastic art and also, a great activity for the whole family.
[Shadow Magic by Uncle Milton; $19.99 at Arsa Toys]
Do you know a little dinosaur enthusiast? Uncle Milton also makes the Dino X-Cavator, a fun game similar to the classic board game Operation, only with dinosaur bones and noises. It even includes cards with bone names and dinosaur trivia facts, making it even more educational.
[Dino Xcavator by Uncle Milton; $18.99 at Arsa Toys]
RC vehicles have been a childhood favorite for many years. And while cars, planes and helicopters are fun to control, they aren’t quite as cool as this RC Tarantula. OK, it might not be that educational, but it sure is nifty. From reviews I’ve read, it works well on flat surfaces, but not well on slopes or carpet. It is a fragile toy, so it’s better for older children.
[RC Tarantula by Uncle Milton; $18.55 at Arsa Toys]
