Pros and Cons of Popular Preschool Toys and Games

“Fun” Things To Do With Little Kids

Shannon J Curtin
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Hungry Hungry Hippos

Pro: No gameplay explanation necessary. Includes a fun lever that launches tiny balls.

Con: Tiny balls go everywhere. Hippos are a bitch to attach and detach. Hippos are very loud eaters.

Bubble Machines

Pro: Great for Instagrammable photos of cherub children. Loved by toddlers. Releases caretaker from bubble blowing duties.

Con: Simple machine motor that turns plastic wands slowly in a circle somehow requires an entire pack of AA batteries. Is a water-adjacent toy for children that will immediately stop working if it is knocked over, rained on, or looked at too hard.

Candyland

Pro: Nostalgia! Can be played while laying down. No reading.

Con: Queen Frostine’s redesign makes her look like she’d bully you in high school. Cards fit down floor vents. Children cheat constantly. Now everyone wants candy.

Don’t Break The Ice

Pro: Includes two hammers. Encourages logic and finesse.

Con:Random unnecessary penguin character. Ratio of time spent setting up vs time spent…

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