{"id":24765,"date":"2018-08-09T08:00:08","date_gmt":"2018-08-09T07:00:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/intouchrugby.com\/connacht\/?p=24765"},"modified":"2018-08-09T14:26:28","modified_gmt":"2018-08-09T13:26:28","slug":"summer-toys-puzzles-and-games-segment-for-parents-with-toddlers-kids-and-teenagers-who-have-extra-time-on-thier-hands-prior-to-retuning-to-school-lets-make-sure-they-have-a-great-last-3-weeks-of-s","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/intouchrugby.com\/connacht\/summer-toys-puzzles-and-games-segment-for-parents-with-toddlers-kids-and-teenagers-who-have-extra-time-on-thier-hands-prior-to-retuning-to-school-lets-make-sure-they-have-a-great-last-3-weeks-of-s\/","title":{"rendered":"Summer Toys, Puzzles and Games Segment! For parents with Toddlers, Kids and Teenagers who have extra time on thier hands prior to retuning to school! Lets make sure they have a great last 3 weeks of summer Holidays!"},"content":{"rendered":"

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Summer Toys, Puzzles<\/a> and Games Segment! For parents with Toddlers, Kids and Teenagers who have extra time on thier hands prior to retuning to school!<\/h3>\n

Lets make sure they have a great last 3 weeks of summer Holidays!<\/h3>\n

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Cardology have designed a huge selection of sports related pop up cards – including Rugby for all home nations! Great for unusual birthday or Christmas cards for a rugby fan!<\/h3>\n

\u00a0www.cardology.co.uk<\/a> !<\/h3>\n

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Price: \u00a37<\/strong><\/p>\n

See all rugby cards at: https:\/\/cardology.co.uk\/collections\/themes\/sports-pop-up-cards\/<\/a><\/p>\n

Cardology:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Cardology, a young family brand, have been offering creative greeting cards since 2014. From their London studio, they combine their engineering and design background with an eye for fine detail produce exquisite 3D pop up cards. They take inspiration from emerging trends in British culture, as well as interests and hobbies, to create unique cards that will leave a lasting impression \u2013 including a fantastic range of Rugby Cards for all home nations. In a fast, digital world of fleeting electronic communications, these miniature works of art are a memorable gift to display and treasure.<\/p>\n

Website: www.cardology.co.uk<\/p>\n

English Rugby Card:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Price: \u00a37.00<\/p>\n

URL: https:\/\/cardology.co.uk\/product\/english-rugby-pop-up-card\/<\/a><\/p>\n

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Irish Rugby Card:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Price: \u00a37.00<\/p>\n

URL: https:\/\/cardology.co.uk\/product\/irish-rugby-pop-up-card\/<\/a><\/p>\n

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Scottish Rugby Card:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Price: \u00a37.00<\/p>\n

URL: https:\/\/cardology.co.uk\/product\/scottish-rugby-pop-up-card\/<\/a><\/p>\n

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Welsh Rugby Card:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Price: \u00a37.00<\/p>\n

URL: https:\/\/cardology.co.uk\/product\/welsh-rugby-pop-up-card\/<\/a><\/p>\n

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Wasps Stadium Pop Up Card:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Price: \u00a38.00<\/p>\n

URL: https:\/\/cardology.co.uk\/product\/wasps-rugby-pop-up-card\/<\/a><\/p>\n

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Did you now that Red is the first color babies see? That\u2019s why our box is red!<\/h3>\n

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Skip and Play matches the age and stage of a child\u2019s development with the very best toys. There are monthly subscriptions, quarterly subscriptions, birthday boxes, and baby shower boxes available. Each box is curated by a Child Development Specialist to support learning. The boxes begin at birth with early learning toys that include items such as a tummy time mat, teethers, and music toys. As the child grows, we grow with them and continue to match the toys to their age and stage.<\/p>\n

Skip and Play was created by two moms who are passionate about Child Development. There are so many toys out there, but how do you know if you have the right ones that support your child. That\u2019s why Skip and Play was started, so that children can have the necessary tools to take them to the next level. Moms who have received their Skip and Play boxes shared how their child has grown, and they feel like a better parent for ensuring their child has exactly what they need.<\/p>\n

In each monthly subscription there is a minimum of three toys all targeted to the exact age of the child. For example, a two year old box includes an adorable Green Toys tool set, a Plan Toys puzzle, and Kid O tambourine. The quarterly subscription has up to 6 toys in each box and the birthday boxes have 3-4 award winning toys. Each box has been carefully curated to incorporate cognitive development, fine motor development, social-emotional development, and much more! You can learn more about Skip and Play and get your subscriptions started here, www.skipandplay.com.<\/p>\n

ZURU, the global award-winning toy manufacturer, offers a range of great toys for kids and teenagers that promote interactive play to keep kids entertained and occupied outdoors, particularly over summer.<\/h3>\n

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Their Smashers Series 1 range offers football collections. Kids can play and throw the ball, smash it and find 100 wacky sports characters in it. There is a collectibles guide and you can battle it out against the Bad Sports to earn Smash Points and become a Smasher Elite. (available in Tesco and Argos)<\/p>\n

ZURU has also launchedits X-shot range this July, including X-Shot Flying Bug Attack as the top product of the range, which enables kids to shoot at real flying targets and challenge themselves as they embark on an epic bug blasting adventure. It is the perfect outdoor play for when you are camping as it’s the perfect spot for some target practice. Kids can throw the bugs, watch them crawl, aim then fire and see them fall. Its product bundles offer tons of darts, cans to practice aim, and other accessories all in huge value packs. Other key guns included in the range are Turbo Advance and Regenerator.<\/p>\n

Finally, the Bunch O Balloons range is also great for this hot summer for a fast water balloon fight as you can fill in 100 balloons in 60 seconds and they are already tied up for you<\/p>\n

Does your little farm fan have a birthday coming up?<\/h3>\n

Now you can bring all the fun of the farm to any party with the partyware collection from Tractor Ted, everyone’s favourite little green tractor.<\/p>\n

With every essential you can think of, these party supplies will bring your child’s special day to life. From themed invitations, through to Tractor Ted tableware and Party Lunchboxes filled with activities, www.tractorted.com is your one-stop-shop to their perfect party!<\/p>\n

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www.tractorted.com<\/p>\n

Detective Dot<\/h3>\n

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Nine-year-old tech whizz Detective Dot, an agent of the C.I.A (Children\u2019s Intelligence Agency), is on a mission to investigate teenage trillionaire Shelley Belley. This adventure story covers the core concepts of the primary school coding curriculum whilst also getting children excited to join che best kid spy organisation in the world. The Mega Pack includes six fun missions to complete, stickers, a personalised letter and a verified CIA membership card. The company behind Detective Dot are strong advocators for a more diverse STEM workforce and are creating stories to inspire the next generation of coders.<\/p>\n

Price: \u00a318.99<\/p>\n

Age range: 7+<\/p>\n

Stockist: www.detectivedot.org<\/p>\n

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ThinkFun, the world\u2019s leader in addictively fun games!<\/h3>\n

www.thinkfun.com<\/a><\/p>\n

Helping Children stay Focused in Play… and even learning!<\/p>\n

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FACEBOOK<\/a> | TWITTER<\/a> | INSTAGRAM<\/a> | PINTEREST<\/a> | YOUTUBE<\/a> | GOOGLE+<\/a><\/p>\n

Cat Crimes<\/a> (8+): \u201cWho\u2019s to Blame Logic Game\u201d is a single player puzzle with a loveable cast of characters! Each of the 40 challenges presents a crime and a series of clues to help solve it. Stashes easily in backpacks or the car for road trips. Winner of a Parents\u2019 Choice Gold Award. $12.99<\/p>\n

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Laser Chess<\/a> (8+): \u201cBeam Directing Strategy Game\u201d is a two-player game that combines the spatial thinking skills of chess with the high-tech fun of laser beams. Promotes STEM learning, light and reflection physics. Winner of multiple awards, including a National Parenting Product Award, MENSA Select and Parents\u2019 Choice Silver Honor. $39.99<\/p>\n

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Shadows in the Forest<\/a> (8+): \u201cPlay in the Dark Strategy Game\u201d is a thrilling, immersive play experience that brings a distinctive twist to game night \u2013 you play in the dark! Promotes cooperative play, strategic thinking, light and shadow physics. As seen in Polygon and TrendHunter. Winner of a Techlicious Best of Toy Fair Award. $24.99<\/p>\n

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Toys & Games For Summer >> www.winningmoves.co.uk<\/a><\/h3>\n

Lex-GO! & World of Rugby Top Trumps !<\/h3>\n

YOUTUBE<\/a> | TWITTER<\/a>\u00a0| FACEBOOK<\/a> | LINKEDIN<\/a> | INSTAGRAM<\/a><\/p>\n

Lex-GO!\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

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\u00b7 Fast paced educational word game<\/p>\n

\u00b7 Great family game – suitable for all ages 8+<\/p>\n

\u00b7 Perfect travel game – all tiles pack into a neat canvas pouch<\/p>\n

\u00b7 Part of the globally renowned Waddington’s Number 1 travel game family<\/p>\n

Get ready – shout ‘Lex Go’ and race against other players to get rid of all your tiles by creating words Lex-GO! is one ‘L’ of a super-fast word game. Race against other players to get rid of all your playing card tiles by creating words, swapping letters and even attacking other players’ words. This game comes in a cool, portable bag which makes it the perfect game for on-the-go and any holiday! Lex-GO! is great fun for any age, including the whole family. Available at www.winningmoves.co.uk<\/a><\/p>\n

World of Rugby Top Trumps<\/strong><\/p>\n

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(Available on Amazon.co.uk through Champion Toys)<\/p>\n

\u00b7 Entertaining educational card game loved for bringing your favourite Rugby players to life<\/p>\n

\u00b7 Play Top Trumps anytime, anywhere, with as many people as you like<\/p>\n

\u00b7 Find out the year England’s Owen Farrell was born, how many caps New Zealand’s Sonny Bill Williams made and the number of caps Australia’s Michael Hooper has in this edition of Top Trumps – World Rugby Stars<\/p>\n

\u00b7 Easy-to-carry plastic case means there are no limits on gameplay<\/p>\n

\u00b7 Prepare to outsmart your opponents, discover new and exciting facts and duel your way to becoming the Top Trump<\/p>\n

To be a true Rugby fan you need to get yourself a pack of the Top Trumps World Rugby Stars 2018! Bursting with facts and stats of all your favourite players like Barrett, Sexton, Farrell and Halfpenny. This is the ultimate game to play with a friend and find out who will be awarded the Top Trump and who the champion of champions of the Rugby World is! Available on Amazon through Champion Toys.<\/p>\n

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Leading games distributor John Adams is pleased to offer a lucky person the chance to win three iconic family-favourite board games:<\/h3>\n

Othello, the game that takes a minute to learn and a lifetime to master! The object of this two-player strategy game is to trap and capture your opponent by placing your disks on the board. \u201cSandwich\u201d at least one of your opponent\u2019s pieces to turn their disk to your colour but look out, your opponent will do the same to you!<\/p>\n

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Rummikub \u2013 the game that brings people tgether! With brilliant simplicity, Rummikub provides hours of amusement. Each game is as different as the combinations of moves you choose to play. The aim is to be the first player to shout Rummikub by placing all the tiles from your rack onto the table as part of a run or group to accumulate the highest score. Players must use sharp moves to outwit their opponents but beware of the joker- he can fire up the game, but if he is smiling on your rack at the end of the round you lose 30 points!<\/p>\n

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Triominos is the fascinating game variation of the well-known game of dominos but with triangular pieces. A game which requires insight, strategy and logic, providing great enjoyment for all the family!<\/p>\n

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Roll Count Move!<\/h3>\n

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A fabric (washable in cold water dodecahedron (12 equilateral pentagons) made into a ball. 12 equilateral pentagon cards can be taped together to create a solid dodecahedron if interested in a DYI project.<\/p>\n

Great to each numbers and counting for young family members and give all members some fun activities to do together.<\/p>\n

One beginning way to play: roll the ball (numbers 0-10 and free space of The Numbers Lady). Then draw a card and do the physical activity on the drawn equilateral pentagon card the number of times as the number that is on top of the dodecahedron ball. If the ball shows the Numbers Lady you can make your own rule as to any limits to set on the size of the number the \u201croller\u201d can require all players to do the activity. Activities range from funky\/fun from making funny face to exercise like situps. Available only from the NumbersAlive! Amazon site and website: numbersalive.org $20.00<\/p>\n

BIG W Launches \u2018Kids Happen – Kids on the Move\u2019<\/h3>\n

BIG W is building on the success of its \u2018Kids Happen – and it\u2019s wonderful\u2019 campaign by launching \u2018Kids Happen – Kids on the Move \u2019. The campaign is set to continue to build on BIG W\u2019s brand mission to make a real difference for families.<\/p>\n

Created by M&C Saatchi, the campaign was born out of the insight that once kids start moving, they never stop. It captures the essence of real family life through a montage of sentimental moments from a babies\u2019 first steps in a walker, to learning how to ride a bike and scooter.<\/p>\n

Focusing on the memories and the experiences BIG W products create, this campaign reinforces BIG W\u2019s commitment to providing real solutions that make a real difference to families across Australia.<\/p>\n

Video Link: https:\/\/youtu.be\/dDIc1HI57vo<\/p>\n