Showing posts with label Gross Motor Skills. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Gross Motor Skills. Show all posts

Saturday, February 1, 2025

TOSSIT Game Original Starter Pack, by TOSSIT - REVIEW


Nature / Type:             Target game 

Rating:                        ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️

Recommended age:     5 year-old ++ 

Who would love this:  Adults and kids that enjoy fun & competitive target sports  

It’s not every day that a toy comes along that challenges both hand-eye coordination and physical skill, so when TOSSIT reached out with the chance to review their exciting TOSSIT Game Original Starter Pack, I couldn’t wait to dive in! I’m thrilled to see how much enjoyment the kids can have while sharpening their speed and precision!

Why I love ❤️ this toy: 

(1) 1 Black Jack Dart + 6 Darts In Two Colours

This set includes 1 black Jack dart, 6 Tossit darts in two colors, and a carrying bag. The game is a fun mix of pétanque and darts, where players take turns tossing their darts to get as close as possible to the Jack (a special Tossit dart). Each team has 3 darts, and the goal is to reach 13 points. The team with the closest Tossit to the Jack wins the round and scores a point for every dart closer than the opponent’s closest. The winning team throws the Jack for the next round, keeping the action moving!

(2) Variety Of Ways To Play

The best part about these darts is the variety of ways to play! Tossit offers fun alternatives, and my kids have come up with their own wild ideas. I love how the game gets them off screens and into active play. You can try Battle mode, where players race to score 21 points with speed and accuracy, or Tic-Tac Dart, a colorful twist on classic tic-tac-toe. There’s also Stick & Reach mode, challenging kids to see how high they can stick darts to a wall, and Rainbow Ring mode for creative color and shape designs!

(3) 100% Food-Grade Silicone With Smart Design!

The Tossit darts are made from durable, 100% food-grade silicone with strong suction cups that stick to smooth surfaces. The design is optimized for aerodynamics and precision, making them easy to master and accurate on target. While we haven’t quite perfected our throwing skills yet, our family still has a blast tossing them around! Practice definitely helps, and the darts are dishwasher-safe, so they’re easy to clean and ready for the next round!

(4) Play Anywhere & On The Go

Play anywhere—just find a flat, non-porous surface like tiles, windows, tables, or even the fridge! The game is super portable with an included tote bag, making it easy to take on the go. With no setup required, you can start playing right away, whether indoors or outdoors. 


# gifted in exchange for review 


Where to buy this: 

https://tossit.game/en-au/collections/all


Enjoy the video: 

Thursday, August 15, 2024

Jump Jump Joey, By Peaceable Kingdom - REVIEW

Nature/ Type:             Games for toddlers          

Rating:                        ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️     

Recommended age:    2 year-old ++ 

Who would love this: Kids that love ACTIONS / parents looking for cute games that focus on gross-motor skills 

What a CUTE game this is! This game is specially-designed for toddlers of around 2 year-old and above. I’m super stoked to be sent a copy of “Jump Jump Joey” by Peaceable Kingdom for review (thank you VR Distribution for providing a copy!) 

Why I love ❤️ this game: 

(1) Cute Kangaroo Apron + A Lots Of Hopping!  

In this set, you get a cute, wearable kangaroo apron (with a pouch), 12 kangaroo pads, a parent guide, and instructions. To set up, spread the kangaroo pads face-down around a room. Each player jumps to 3 different pads whilst saying “Jump Jump Joey”. Next, turn over the last (third) pad that a player is standing near to. If you see a “Joey” (baby kangaroo), place it in Mama Kangaroo’s pouch (there are 3 Joey cards for you to spot). If you do not land near a Joey, then imitate the action as labeled on the pad. The rest of the 9 pads are essentially “action” cards - each has an action stated with an illustration of a kangaroo performing it (“Wiggle”, “Spin”, and more). Keep hopping and jumping around the room until the players located all 3 Joeys - and then, everyone wins together, as a team! Seriously, how CUTE is this game! 

(2) March, Dance, Wiggle, Spin, & More

I have not seen (or reviewed) many games that focus entirely on gross motor skills. I absolutely LOVE the great selection of “action” cards - the kids are asked to “March”, “Shake A Leg”, “Dance”, “Touch Toes”, “Look Surprised”, “Say ‘Where’s My Joey”, and more. I love that the actions cover a whole range of defined and “free-style” movements - including physical, expression, and verbal movements! I think this will be an excellent first game for our little buddies who enjoy moving, laughing, and having fun. 

(3) More Than One Way To Play 

There is more than one way to play with this set! There are other variations suggested, and feel free to come up with creative ideas to use the amazing contents! What about inventing more kangaroo pads with challenging movements for the older kids? Or play a hide-and-seek game, or treasure hunt where the found objects can be stored in the pouch? The game can be played in a group or solo with a kid. It has great potentials for developing essential skills like listening, following directions, building vocabulary, and more! 

# gifted in exchange for review 

Where to buy this: 

Big W (Australia) 

https://www.gamesworld.com.au/product/jump-jump-joey/ (Australia) 

Enjoy the video! 

    Tuesday, October 17, 2023

    Hurry Up Chicken Butt, By Exploding Kittens - REVIEW

    Nature/ Type:           Cute action-packed game for young kids  

    Rating:                      ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ 

    Recommended age:   4 year-old ++   

    Who would love this: Young kids - This is an awesome party game for kids around 4 year-old ++ 

    I love watching the kids playing silly games, especially when it is a game involves numerous active movements, a clucking chicken, and endless laughter. 🤣 Thank you VR Distribution for recommending this energetic game called “Hurry Up Chicken Butt” by Exploding Kittens

    Why I love ❤️ this game: 

    (1) A Cute Little Action-Packed Game For Little People 

    This game is action-packed! To set up, each player gets a nest card. Pick a card respectively from the blue (Go Around Everyone), green (Do It 5 Times), and purple (Show Off) decks. Each of the card will determine the actions to be performed by the players, depending on the colour reveals by the dice. There is also a pink “Chicken Butt” card (which is to be placed somewhere outside the playing area - a player is required to run and touch the card when it get a “pink” dice). Now, start the clucking chicken timer, shake it, and perform the required action based on the colour the dice lands (“rainbow” means player can perform any action, and “yellow” means roll again). Next, pass the clucking timer and place it on another player’s nest. The next player will likewise rush to get all actions done, before the chicken starts squawking noisily (which means the game ends and the last player that completed all tasks is the winner!). Our kids adore this game and have loads of giggling time rubbing belly, waddling like penguin, hopping on 1 foot, shouting out imaginary word - whilst trying their best to beat the chicken timer! This game is fast-paced, hilarious, unpredictable (everyone has an equal chance to win). 

    (2) Chicken Timer That Clucks And Makes Sound 

    The chicken timer is battery operated (you need 2xAAA cells - not included in the set). It makes funny and intense clucking sound that really sets the “urgent” mood, and I love that the dice is securely locked within the transparent chicken lid. I think this game will do marvellous magic in a party environment for kids around 4 year-old (but probably not so much for kids of 7 year-old or more). 

    (3) Super Adorable Artwork & Instructions For Kids 

    The artwork is adorable - each card has a cute yellow baby chick (still in its “egg nappy”) performing the required action. I also love the separate instructions written for grown-ups and for the kids. 

    # gifted in exchange for review 

    Where to buy this: 

    https://www.gamesworld.com.au/product/hurry-up-chicken-butt/ (Australia) 

    https://www.toysandtales.com.au/products/hurry-up-chicken-butt (Australia) 

    Enjoy the video! 

    Tuesday, June 13, 2023

    Rolly Poly, By Math For Love - REVIEW

    Nature/ Type:          Counting game for young kids 

    Rating:                     ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ 

    Recommended age:  4 year-old ++   

    Who would love this: Kids who love number and counting games (with a lots of Actions!) 

    Our four-year-old is at that adorable developmental stage - she has BIG imagination, enjoys silly games, and loves counting things at any time of the day! Divisible by Zero sent us this brand new game called “Rolly Poly” by Math For Love, and oh, what I can say? Action-packed, cute and entertaining, full of laughter, simply awesome! 

    Why I love ❤️ this game: 

    (1) Count, Play, Laugh - Get ready to move and be active - cause that’s what “Rolly Poly” is about! First, set up the counters in numerical orders (from 1 to 6); shuffle the deck, roll the die, pick a card, and perform the required action as many times as the number shown on the die (eg clapped 6 times). The set includes 36 “action cards” - some can be completed individually, some are to be done collectively as a team. The kids hugged, bowed, did some “star jumps”, gave each other high-fives, hopped (or attempted to hop) on one foot, took many “big steps”, made themselves dizzy with some spins, and named many types of food. Once a task is completed, put the action card under the corresponding number counter. The game ends (and everybody wins) when we “scored” and covered every counter. I love the cooperative nature of this game, and how young kids can learn counting through so much happy laughter, high energy and JOY! 

    (2) Add-On Cards For Advanced Play - And when your kids are ready for something more challenging, pull out the “advanced play” cards and spice up the game with some adding-up exercises. Pick an add-on card (+1, +2, +3, +4, +5, +6); this time, roll a die, pick a card, and perform the required action as many times as the number shown on the die plus the “add-on” number (eg, if the add-on number is +3, and you roll a “6”, you do the action 9 times instead of 6). 

    (3) Super Cute Components (Especially The Giant Plush Die) - My personal favourite part of this game is the bright orange, soft and squeezable, giant plush die. It’s fun to throw it around, roll it everywhere, or simply just squash it. (4) I also love the wooden number counters, the thick cardboard components, and the creatively-designed storage box with the game steps printed and illustrated on four sides of it. The quality of components is good, and the design is playful and fun! 

    # gifted in exchange for review 

    Where to buy this: 

    toys2learn (Australia) 

    Enjoy the video!