Active Toy Guide - Saskatchewan in motion

Saskatchewan in motion
ACTIVE
TOY
GUIDE
2014
YIKES! OUR Kids
average 6-7 hours
of screen time a day.
We know a little active play goes a long way toward their health, happiness
and success!
This holiday season, do just one thing to increase physical activity for the
children and youth in your life. Give them a gift that inspires them to move.
Saskatchewan in motion’s Active Toy Guide features a variety of toys, for
all age groups to get more kids, more active, more often.
Special thank-you to our Toy Expert Tracy Bosche from Zippity Zoom Toys and official Active Toy Testers
Axeleena (4), Magnus (4), Genny (5), Sabe (6), Baer (7), Emmett (7), Tomas (9), Ethan (10), Mattea (11),
Sarah (12), and Christian (13) for helping make the 2014 Active Toy Guide!
The products described in this guide were found at, but not limited to, outlets such as Walmart, Canadian
Tire, Toys ‘R’ Us, Zippity Zoom Toys, Target, Sport Chek, Chapters, Superstore, Cabella’s as well as online
on Amazon.ca, Hearthsong.com, Mastermindtoys.com, Mindgames.ca, and Outsetmedia.com. Prices and
availability are subject to change and location.,
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Active STOCKING STUFFERS
catch ‘n stick
monster mitts
It’s easy to play catch with these oversized
foam monster mitts and a colorful tennis
ball.
knee hockey
There is lots of action in this version of hockey!
Goals, blocking the puck and defending your
goal right in your own home! The carpet puck
has a smooth base and foam to bounce off
walls for some real puck action!
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sock monkey popper
rubbabu ball
Just squeeze the sock monkey’s belly to launch
the soft foam balls. The harder you squeeze,
the farther it shoots - up to 20’. Sock Monkey
Popper is air powered and safe for both indoor
and outdoor play.
Rubbabu’s hand made natural foam toys
in simple shapes and bright colours are
loved by kids and parents alike. Tactile and
bendable, they offer endless play value and
learning.
Melissa & Doug
Monster Bowling
Waboba extreme
ball
Don’t usually get that “warm and fuzzy” feeling
when bowling? Well, that’s about to change!
Our amazingly creative monster bowling set
adds colour, texture and a whole lot of eyes to a
familiar game!
Have endless fun at the beach, pool, or lake
with this high speed ball that bounces on
water!
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Active STOCKING STUFFERS
kid
tested!
kids
scavenger
hunt in a
box
“It was awesome. I loved running around
the neighbourhood finding stuff!”
– Ethan -10
bikebrightz
Kids Scavenger Hunt is an active play game for indoors or outdoors. This means that children can
play rain or shine! Kids actively seek objects based on the cards in their hand.
They’re the latest thing in bike accessories.
BrikeBrightz add bright beautiful beams of
light to your bike. Riding is a whole new
experience!
slap shotz
Carpet Puck
toque & mittens
This unique hand held blade develops real
hockey skills while the non-marking foam ball
makes this game safe to play indoors. The
perfect gift for any hockey fan!
Perfect for basement hockey. The base
of the puck is made from an ultra-smooth
plastic designed to slide over carpet. The outer
edge of the puck is covered in soft, highdensity foam, which allows it to safely bounce
off walls, baseboards, and people.
Kids will be excited to bundle up to play
outside with a new toque and mittens!
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Active classics
flashflight - led
light-up flying disc
Available in 4 bright colors, it provides endless
hours of nighttime entertainment, for everyone
from the serious athlete to your crazy Uncle
Max. Great for lawn, park, and beach games!
Wave hoops
Wave Hoops make hooping cool with their
holographic colours and liquid core
Perfect hula hoop for all ages
ridley’s table
tennis set
If you’re looking for a gift that goes
anywhere, and doesn’t require batteries
or a plug, you may be interested in the
new Ridley’s House of Novelties Table Top
Ping Pong set. It’s nostalgia-inducing retro
packaging will remind you of the olden days.
Twister
Unicycle
double dutch ropes
This classic game adds a twist of fun with
friends and family by tying everyone into knots!
Staying balanced on a unicycle looks
impossible at first, but once mastered, it’s
almost like riding a bicycle, and far more
interesting!
Double the ropes, double the fun! Challenge
the master skipper you know by giving them
Double Dutch skipping ropes.
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Active classics
yomega power
brain xp
The Yomega Power Brain XP is two high
performance yo-yos in one! Designed for both
beginner and intermediate play, this yo-yo uses
a “Smart Switch” to enable the player to chose
between automatic and manual function.
Chinese jump rope
hop ball
The Chinese Jump Rope is hopping good fun!
The latest classic game of agility, balance and
coordination! Versatile, engaging and always
fun.
Hop! Ever since their arrival in 1971, kids
can’t stop bouncing on these irresistible jump
balls. This Hop Ball provides great physical
activity opportunities both indoors and on
smooth safe outdoor surfaces. What kid can
resist bouncing around on the Hop ball?
famil!y
fun
Kid
Tested!
“Good game that was easy for the
younger kids to understand. The clues
were fun to act out!!”
– Christian -13
Crayola
Sidewalk Chalk
kids charades
Who doesn’t like sidewalk chalk? Head
outdoors and create sidewalk masterpieces, or
draw sidewalk games such as hop-scotch and
four square!
Kids Charades is a classic party game that develops critical thinking skills and builds imagination.
Instant fun and laughter for the whole family.
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Active classics
Slinky
The slinky can perform a number of tricks,
including traveling down a flight of steps
end-over-end as it stretches and re-forms itself
with the aid of gravity and its own momentum.
kid
tested!
Lady bug kite
This easy to fly traditional kite will make a kite
flier out of even the youngest in your party
gang.
Skill ball marble
game
Act out! Family Charades is a great acting
game that gets you moving! There will be
oodles of laughter for the whole family
Sunny Patch
Froggy
Hopscotch
“I like to practice hopping on
one foot!”
– Axeleena -4
skatro mini cruiser
skateboard
Colorful lily pads and frogs make every jump exciting in this hopscotch set! Eight jigsaw foam pieces
snap together to make a simple, padded hopping course that’s ideal for indoor or outdoor use.
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Prepare yourself for a thrill and a skateboard
experience like no other. The Skatro board is
indeed the best mini cruiser around!
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ACTIVE TOYS
kid
tested!
“This is the most
awesome book!
– Baer -7
the boys book of
Adventure
Here’s an exciting book packed with facts about
nature, ideas for outdoor activities, and fun-todo crafts projects that will keep boys interested
and busy all year around.
BBop Ball
Bounce, bop, and bump with the Buddy Bounce
Outdoor Play Ball (BBOP)! Kids have a blast
with this play ball that gets them moving
and laughing, bumping and bouncing. Adult
supervision recommended.
imaginarium
bouncey horse
The Imaginarium Bouncey Horse promotes
balance and coordination while providing a
fun workout for little ones!
toy
EXPERT
PICK!
sumo
bumper
boppers
stats foam mats
Provides a soft place for active play. Great for
indoor and outdoor use!
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Get ready for active fun! Bop and play like bumper cars, but for indoors! Blow up the inflatable ring,
and jump inside to bop, sock and bump! Fun for everyone!
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ACTIVE TOYS
Crazy forts flexi
forts
jumparoo boing
jumping stick
Monkey balance
board
Children of all ages love building fun structures
where they can play endlessly in their imaginary
world. And Crazy Forts makes play so easy and
so much fun.
BOING! BOING! BOING! Scrape the clouds on
this new-and-improved version of a classic
favorite! OK, so maybe it can’t reach the
clouds, but it IS capable of 24” leaps, with a
little practice.
Improve balance and coordination with a
sturdy wooden rocking board. Perfectly sized
for little feet.
toy
EXPERT
PICK!
family
fun!
teeter
popper
Arouse curiosity, stimulate the senses and engage the imagination with the new Teeter Popper! This
unique toy improves core strength, balance, coordination and gross-motor skills all in one. Play with
Teeter Popper by rocking it, rolling it, sitting in it, or standing on it for endless fun.
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Family Scavenger
hunt in a box
Indoor and Outdoor Fun for kids and adults
together! Family Scavenger Hunt is a great
way for the family to go on an adventure as
soon as the box is opened.
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ACTIVE TOYS
Dodge tag
Dodge Tag is the ultimate 2-player DodgeBall
game! Players throw the soft, safe balls and try
to stick them to their opponent’s vests. Run,
dodge and throw. If the ball sticks, it’s a hit!
the girls book of
adventure
the kids outdoor
adventure book
This book is packed with color illustrations,
things to make and do, and ideas for outdoor
activities for girls who like the outdoors and
nature.
A fun, hands on approach to getting involved
in nature, The Kids’’ Outdoor Adventure Book
is a year-round how-to activity guidebook for
getting kids outdoors and exploring nature
Cross boule
Toy
EXPER!T
PICK
kid
tested!
Plasmacar
A unique ride-on toy. Put your feet up, steer
and away you go. No Pedals, gears or batteries
needed.
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“This game is sweet!”
– Tomas -9
Experience bowling in a 3rd dimension and play WHEN and WHERE you want. Whether you are on
asphalt, sand, grass, water or in the snow - every surface you will face new challenges. Throw the
Cross Boules on tables, stairs, benches .... Utilizes the most interesting spots in the city or in nature.
Simply toss and have fun!!
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Are Active Video
Games Effective at
Getting Kids More
Active?
Good Question!
If you ask us…nothing can replace the fresh air, sunshine and rosy cheeks of an afternoon
playing outdoors with friends and family.
But, what do the experts say?
Active Healthy Kids Canada (AHKC) provides solid evidence and a uniquely Canadian
perspective on child and youth physical activity. Individuals and organizations of all kinds
have come to rely on Active Healthy Kids Canada as the “go-to” source for knowledge,
insight and understanding.
Active Healthy Kids Canada does not recommend active video games as a strategy to help
kids be more physically active.
• Playing active video games doesn’t lead to increased overall daily physical activity levels.
• Active video games may get heart rates up, but they’re not significantly helping kids get to
the 60 minutes of moderate- to vigorous-intensity physical activity required each day.
• Kids find active video games appealing, but the appeal wears off over time
and many don’t stick with them.
• Active video games don’t offer the fresh air, vitamin D, connection with
nature and social interactions that come with outdoor active play.
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Active ELECTRONIC TOYS
One direction dance
mixer dance mat
Attach your music player and dance away to
your favourite One Direction songs.
Smart ball
The Smart Ball, with built-in radar gun, can
measure the speed of every pitch kids throw!
Official size and weight ball clocks their
pitching speed up to 105 mph.
leapband activity
tracker
Discover the only activity tracker made for
kids that encourages active play and healthy
habits with 50 fun challenges, featuring a
customizable pet pal.
famil!y
fun
Dance charades
geopalz ibitz
Twister dance Rave
Can you dance while: opening a present,
playing an accordion, riding a horse? In this
new party/family game the object is to dance
like the description! Use the music provided or
play your own favorite tunes!
Children will have their character blast off and
explore the galaxy in a spaceship powered by
their steps. The more active the child is, the
more they can explore and the more rewards
they can earn.
Hit the dance floor with today’s newest
tracks and create new dance moves with
your friends! You can connect your own
MP3 player for even more music to boogie
along to.
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Active ELECTRONIC TOYS
garmin etrex
geocaching bundle
Enjoy the great outdoors by going on an
interactive treasure hunt. The Garmin Etrex
Geocaching Bundle will give you the tools you
need to search for geocaching treasures!
Soccer challenge
Bring a favourite game indoors. Electronic goal
keeps score and provides audio feedback.
Includes a hanging electronic mat and soft
indoor soccer ball.
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kinect for xbox 360
just dance 3
Kinect for Xbox 360 is changing the game.
Well, it’s changing how you play games. And
how you watch TV. And movies. And listen
to music. Because with Kinect, there are no
controllers. Or remotes. There’s just you.
Just Dance is back and the party is bigger
than ever before. The new Just Dance 3
gives a new twist to the already spontaneous
and outrageous dance game.
EDU SCIENCE DIGITAL
METAL DETECTOR
Bop it! xt
Discover cool underground loot with this easyto-use metal detector. Spend a day outside and
see what you find!
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It’s time to get moving. Can you keep up
as the tempo revs? It’s up to you to “pull
it”, “bop it”, “twist it” — or “flick it”, “spin
it”, “shake it”! Play solo or challenge your
friends and family.
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YOUR kids need at least 60 minutes of physical activity
every day!
To make it easy, go to saskatchewaninmotion.ca and click on re:activity.
Re:activity is a multi-media memo to parents that provides lots of great ideas, tips, support
and inspiration to keep kids moving!
Presented by
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active play resource for families, classroom & PE teachers,
activity leaders and caregivers. Really, it’s perfect for anyone
who cares that kids are swapping screen time for play time.
The app rewards active play and is full of fun tips for simple,
unstructured outdoor play (or indoor play if it’s that kinda day).
And ... it uses the kids’ screens to get them moving in a healthier
direction!
Visit push2play.ca today or download the Push2Play® iPhone
app for games in your pocket - anywhere, anytime!
ACTIVE outdoor TOYS
toy
EXPER!T
PICK
EzyRoller
ogo sport ogo
Ballooza
The Ogo Ballooza just changed the Ogo game!
This three pack offers a variety of different play
for your Ogo Mini and Ogo Mezo disks.
Let’s Roll! Not a luge, not a bike, not a scooter, the EzyRoller moves like a snake, without chains or
pedals, using easy right-left leg movements.
kid
tested!
Mini ogodisk
“It’s really fun!”
– Sarah-12
Oh Go Outside! These award winning foam
rings with their high strength elastic membrane
encourage children to go outside and be active.
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crayola bean bag
toss
the snowball
slingshot
Crayola Bean Bag Toss is tons of outdoor fun for
kids! Each kit includes chalk, game accessories,
rules and idea sheet
This is the snowball-hurling slingshot that
brings snowball battles into the 21st century.
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ACTIVE Outdoor TOYS
toy
EXPER!T
PICK
Round-and-round
outdoor tree swing
Mini Micro
Classic
kickboard
scooter
Swing away! This unique Round-and-Round
Nylon Rope Outdoor Tree Swing brings the thrill
of your child’s favorite playground tire swing to
your backyard.
Smooth-gliding wheels and a strong, yet flexible deck combine to give the Mini its unmatchable ride
- sleek and quiet - you won’t hear any rattle when it rolls. But it’s the Mini’s unique lean-to steering
that makes it fun; kids direct the Mini by shifting their body weight to curve right and left, learning
balance and coordination as they go.
Zipfy
snowshoe trail
explorer kit
Be king or queen of the hill with the Zipfy Mini
Luge! Zipfy (pronounced zip’fee) has a unique
handle that works like a joystick for navigating
turns as it speeds down snow covered hills.
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Get started exploring deep snow and trails with
this great kit.
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Sno-sculpture kit
Build & decorate robot snow sculptures over 3
feet tall. Includes moulds, sculpting too, marker
and instructions.
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ACTIVE Outdoor TOYS
toy
EXPERT
PICK!
slackers balance blox
Slackers Balance Blox is a popular Slackline concept. It improves kids’ motor skills, concentration
and body control. It is fun and challenging and builds self-confidence. It is perfect for the playroom,
classroom or backyard.
sno-castle kit
This ideal Sno Castle kit lets you mold snow
bricks and design your own snow kingdom!
Strato-Slam Rocket
LED Night Flight
poof-slinky snostompers
Sno Paint Sno Art
Kit
Slam the clamber to send this rocket is a flying
high. Fly it at night with the LED night light.
Who needs an excuse to go run around in the
snow? Track-making children use imagination
and pretend they are animals in the wild
leaving large footprints.
The ultimate kit for any artist who loves the
snow. Imprint the fun molds into the snow
and colour them in with your Sno-Crayons.
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