MINDWARE Lemonade Stand
The Sensory Genius line, from MindWare, allows busy hands to be productive so the mind can focus. These activities incorporate soothing textures and satisfying motions. Items such as Sqwooz, Fidgigami, and Stress Balls are quiet and calming, engaging, and fun. Designed for kids ages 5 and up, the Sensory Genius line provides a way for kids to channel excess energy in a non-disruptive way. Putty Scents is a new line of putty that contains unique colors and scents. Putty is a sensory tool that kids can knead, mold, and stretch, then add aromas for fun scents. It is designed for kids ages 4 and up. Also designed for kids ages 4 and up, Lemonade Stand requires players to work as a team to make and serve enough cups of lemonade to fill the money jar. Kids will shake up the dice and roll for the match, and then get the ingredients needed to serve a customer and add a few quarters to the money jar. Missing a match gives the team a sour lemon. In Gnomes at Night, players work together to maneuver the magnetic gnome movers around the mazes to collect all the treasures before time runs out. Designed for kids ages 6 and up, communication, strategy, and quick thinking will help players win the game. Quick Pickle is a fast-paced, family-friendly card game that requires players to toss toppings and collect pickles as they complete categories. Players will flip a card and be quick to react to keep their pickle stash intact, or take too long or run out of rhymes and risk passing pickles to their opponents. Made for kids ages 8 and up, the player with the most pickles at the end of the game wins.
HORIZON GROUP USA Squoosh-O’s, from Horizon Group USA, is a hands-on activity that lets kids create DIY stress balls. Designed for kids ages 6 and up, each theme includes different materials that are combined to create sensory experiences. The Jelly Squoosh-O’s kit includes clear expanding water beads, Galaxy Squoosh-O’s features blue and purple water beads and silver glitter, and Neon Squoosh-O’s features fake snow. Additional themes include Rainbow Crunch and Treasure Hunt. Slimygloop Mix’ems is a ready-made slimy material that comes in a reusable container. Kids mix to create squishy, stretchy Slimygloop in different themes, including dragon and unicorn figurines or foam balls and pom poms. Designed for kids ages 3 and up, Slimygloop creates an easy sensory experience. Using It’s So Me! Emoticon Message Beads, kids can create different bracelets using colorful cords, emoticon beads, and more. The carrying case includes a work station lid that allows kids to lay out and easily create their designs. The instruction booklet includes eight different projects, including the steps to make slider charm bracelets, friendship bracelets, and beaded bracelets. Designed for kids ages 6 and up, the kit includes more than 300 beads and various kinds of cording. It’s So Me! Paint Your Own Unicorns lets kids customize two plaster unicorn figurines. Crafters can use neon and metallic paints, and then add a touch of glitter and sequins to their unicorns. Designed for kids ages 6 and up, the finished product can be displayed indoors. The YOU*NIVERSE Ultimate Chemistry Lab introduces kids to chemistry with 20 different experiments. Kids follow the instruction book to perform the experiments, including bath bombs, volcanoes, glow sticks, and slime. The lab is recomSlimygloop Mix'ems Unicorn mended for kids ages 6 and up.
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