| | We live in an age where everything is overdesigned. Your phone is just the beginning. You can’t seem to buy a vacuum, a toaster, or a fan without a touchscreen, WiFi linkup, and all that entails. Sometimes it’s overly complicated. Sometimes, it adds to the use and value of the thing. But when it comes to toys, it misses the point.
Toys help kids play. Playing is social, an act of learning and observing, interacting and communicating. Through an object, kids can see each other and the world. High-minded and lofty? You bet. In a world filled with screens and connectivity, it’s also awesomely simple.
This simplicity was our guiding principle as we went about choosing our favorite toys of 2022. We eschewed screens, movie tie-ins, and other technical and social complexities for toys that invite communication, interaction, imagination, and movement. Whether you’re searching for a toy for a toddler, grade-schooler, or tween (or yourself) we’re sure you’ll find something great among the selections below. |
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