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The Smart Mom’s Toy Box: Brain-Building Toys Under $20

Every day we will post a new toy suggestion to help get your holiday shopping started!  Here is the 6th toy on our list of the best brain-building toys under $20:

Match It! Spelling
by The Learning Journey International ($11.99 on Amazon.com)

The Match It series features a wide range of award-winning educational titles. Each product in the series features a set of self-correcting puzzle pairs that introduce children to a specific educational topic or skill. The brightly illustrated puzzle cards engage children in the learning process in an entertaining way. Learn to spell three- and four-letter words by assembling the puzzle cards, which are self-correcting, as they only fit in the correct sequence.  Match It Spelling includes 10 three piece and 10 four piece puzzle sets.

Ages:
4+

Cognitive skills:
auditory processing, sound blending, planning

* Named one of Dr. Toy’s “100 Best Toys of 2013”

You can find out more information about it here:
http://tinyurl.com/nalycmr

Don’t forget to check back tomorrow for another great brain-building toy under $20!

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