By Elena Epstein, director of the National Parenting Product Awards
Jot Kids Lil’ Helpers
With an 8.5-inch writing screen, fun colors and a kid-friendly protective cover, this reusable writing tablet is a great for games, handwriting practice or drawing. With the push of a button, the Jot Kids instantly clears itself. $29.99, ages 4+, MyBoogieBoard.com
LL346 Additon Learning Locks
Unlock It! Number Match
The corresponding keys and locks give children hands-on practice with number recognition, matching and counting from one to 20—all while building motor skills. $39.99, preschool-1st grade, LakeshoreLearning.com
(re)zip Lay-Flat Lunch Bag
Food-safe, leakproof, BPA-free, freezer safe and ideal for packing snacks and lunches for school. Perfectly sandwich-sized, and the double-lock closure provides an airtight seal, preventing spills while assuring food and snacks stay fresh all day. $19.99, Rezip.com
Packie Daycare | Preschool Backpack
Features an art tube for transporting your child’s art and teacher notes, side water bottle holder, D-ring for hanging toys, waterproof outer coating and an interior zipper compartment.
$34, ages 2-5, UrbanInfant.com
Chalk-A-Word
Get ready to chalk up your vocabulary, spelling and memory skills. An interactive game where players add letters cards to build off of words created by their opponents. It stimulates cognitive function and memory while boosting spelling and vocabulary skills. $25, ages 8+, SimplyFun.com
Mini Clothing Stamp
Mark your kids’ names directly onto their clothing with this personalized Mini Clothing Stamp. Great for tagless tees, sweaters, jackets and uniforms. Small enough for on-the-go labeling, and the compact stamp is preloaded with ink that stays put for approximately 40 washes. $31, MabelsLabels.com
A Smart Girl's Guide: Tough Stuff
A book that shows girls how to get through tricky times—from bullying to body image issues, friendship stress to family struggles, and panic attacks to pandemic. $12.99, ages 10+, AmericanGirl.com
Triangle Math Flash Cards
Set comprises 188 addition, subtraction, multiplication and division triangular flashcards for K-6 learners. Get all facts on numbers 0-12 with 752 equations and six bonus facts. $29.99, ages 5-11, ThinkTankScholar.com
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