Tots & Their Toys: Crayola and LeapFrog Unite!

The world’s leading manufacturer in baubles for kids are also competitors in the unspoken race of the best toys for 5 year olds. It’s a hard market when you’ve got youngsters whose minds are forever changing as they grow and flourish from toddler to confident tween.

However, everything these brands make seem to complement each other perfectly! From artistic to scientific and electronic or everything in-between, Crayola and LeapFrog have unwittingly united to bring children the best, most educational, and creative toys anywhere in the world.

It’s hard to pinpoint what would be the best from these two, but I’ve managed to focus on 3 that make each child’s day a little better.

_LeapFrog LeapPad2 Explorer Learning Tablet

_Ingenious and original, LeapFrog has outdone themselves with a kid-friendly electronic that’s easy to use and simple to understand. With 5 apps that are pre-loaded and dual cameras for picture-taking and video recording, the LeapPad2 surpasses past learning systems by offering children more educational, entertaining fun in dozens of themed ways.

There are hundreds of cartridges available for separate purchase that keep children amused for hours, while 5000 apps can be downloaded and stored on 4GB of expansive memory.

The touchscreen is perfect for small fingers, but a stylus is included for those that prefer it.

_Crayola Magnetic Double-Sided Easel

_Artistic and basic, this Crayola wonder features dual surfaces with a dry-erase board on one side and a chalkboard on the other. There are 4 bins (2 on each side) to hold art supplies, such as paints and a collection of 77 magnetic letters and numbers, as well as top-clips to keep drawing paper in place at all times.

Two little artists can work at the same time, or a multi-tasker can have both surfaces for double-sided drawing.

_LeapFrog Touch Magic Rockin’ Guitar

_Youngsters can create their own music with this rockin’ guitar that layers 10 different songs and dozens of alternating sounds.

Every melody is educational with percussion and a low bass that actually thrums when the button’s pressed. There’s even an applause tab for little rockstars that would love some praise for their hard work!

At just under 2 feet long, this guitar is easy to grasp and carry, with compact, slender construction that’s perfect for storage. For the musically-inclined tike, it’s a perfect instrument to teach music appreciation, confidence, and fine motor skills.