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ACTIVE TOY GUIDE 2013
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Special thank-you to our Toy Expert Tracy Bosche from Zippity Zoom Toys and to our official Active Toy Guide Toy Testers Ethin (1), Jesse (2), Madilyn (2), Hailey (4), Chloe (5), Oden (5), Hannah (8), Sydney (9), Vance (9), and Zachary (12) for helping make the 2013 Active Toy Guide!
The products described in this guide were found at, but not limited to, outlets such as Walmart, Canadian Tire, Toys ‘R’ Us, Zippity Zoom Toys, Target, Sport Chek, and Superstore. Prices and availability are subject to change and location.
We know a little active play goes a long way toward their health and happiness! This holiday season, do just one thing to increase physical activity for the children and youth in your life. Give them a gift that inspires them to move. Saskatchewan in motion’s Active Toy Guide features a variety of toys, for all age groups to get more kids, more active, more often.
YIKES! OUR KIDS AVERAGE 6-7 HOURS OF SCREEN TIME A DAY.
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KNEE HOCKEY
WABOBA EXTREME BALL
YOGA MAT NEON NOODLELearn a new activity and start practicing yoga! Use this mat at home or take to your next yoga class.
“Can I play it again? But by myself?!”
– Oden -5
ACTIVE STOCKING STUFFERS
FAMILY SCAVENGER HUNT CARD GAME
KIDTESTED!
Indoor and outdoor fun for kids and adults together! Family Scavenger Hunt, now in convenient playing cards pack, is a great way for the family to go on an adventure as soon as the cards are opened!
Have endless fun at the beach, pool, or lake with this high speed ball that bounces on water!
Splash around at the beach or pool with these soft and bright pool noodles.
There is lots of action in this version of hockey! Goals, blocking the puck and defending your goal right in your own home! The carpet puck has a smooth base and foam to bounce off walls for some real puck action!
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Perfect for basement hockey. The base of the puck is made from an ultra-smooth plastic designed to slide over carpet. The outer edge of the puck is covered in soft, high-density foam, which allows it to safely bounce off walls, baseboards, and people.
FUZE GYRO FLASHER BIKE LIGHTS
SKY BALL HOCKEY MONSTERS BLADE SOAKERS
CARPET PUCKTOUCH & FEEL CRITTER BALL SET Perfect to be active on a beach vacation or
to simply toss around in the back yard. Four adorable ball pals have cool textures for little hands to play and explore.
The ultimate bouncy ball! These colourful balls can be bounced as high as 75 feet in the air – wow! Keeps skates safe from nicks and cuts, and
protect other equipment from skate blades so you are always ready to play your best!
Stand out on the road by attaching a Fuze Gyro Flasher LED light to your bike. Light makes a spiral design as you pedal!
ACTIVE STOCKING STUFFERS
FRISBEE
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Help mom or dad with the yard work with this toy mower. Kids can make the beads pop by pushing, engine noises by pulling the cord, and can even pretend to fill the gas.
A cool twist on hip-swinging fun! The Cosmic Hoop lights up to make having a good workout exciting.
A great backyard game the whole family can enjoy! First one to reach 21 wins.
LITTLE TIKES GAS ‘N’ GO MOWER
COSMIC HOOLA HOOP
WASHER TOSS
SCHYLLING TABLE TENNIS
STATS MINI BOWLINGTWISTER
“This is awesome! Can I play it again?”
– Vance -9
This portable ping pong game can be played just about anywhere! Comes with everything you need – two paddles, a net that can be attached to almost any table, and a ball.
This classic game adds a twist of fun with friends and family by tying everyone into knots!
Turn any room into a bowling alley to strike interest in your child!
“Wow...this is so much fun!” – Hailey -4
“This game gets really silly because you have to
move in crazy ways!” – Hannah -8
ACTIVE CLASSICSKID
TESTED!
KIDTESTED!
KIDTESTED!
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CRAYOLA SIDEWALK CHALK
Hop! Ever since their arrival in 1971, kids can’t stop bouncing on these irresistible jump balls. This Hop Ball provides great physical activity opportunities both indoors and on smooth safe outdoor surfaces. What kid can resist bouncing around on the Hop ball?
CHINESE JUMP ROPE
Since 1957, kids haven`t been able to resist the popping action of the balls when this toy is pushed along!
FISHER PRICE CORN POPPER
SIDEWALK GAMESSend your kids outdoors with eeBoo Sidewalk Games and let the pavement drawing, hopping, rolling, and strategy begin!
The Chinese Jump Rope is hopping good fun! The latest classic game of agility, balance and coordination! Versatile, engaging and always fun.
Who doesn’t like sidewalk chalk? Head outdoors and create sidewalk masterpieces, or draw sidewalk games such as hop-scotch and four square!
“Vroom Vroom” – Madilyn -2
KIDTESTED!
ACTIVE CLASSICS
HOP BALL
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The Balsa Sky Launcher Airplane has a rubber band-driven propeller and plastic wheels. This one is extra cool, because it comes with a parachutist and small glider that pop out of the plane when it runs out of “gas.”
Give the twirl a whirl! There are so many variations of twirling. From the traditional metal baton to the ribbon stunt streamer, all are great for your tiny dancer! Kids have loads of fun creating eye-catching swirls and loops with the rainbow twirling ribbon.
FAMILY CHARADESBALSA SKY LAUNCHER AIRPLANE
MOOKIE ALL SURFACE SWING BALL
SLINKYThe slinky can perform a number of tricks, including traveling down a flight of steps end-over-end as it stretches and re-forms itself with the aid of gravity and its own momentum.
Act out! Family Charades is a great acting game that gets you moving! There will be oodles of laughter for the whole family
Have hours of fun with the All Surface Swingball! The All Surface base allows you to play the classic schoolyard game of tetherball on any surface.
“It’s silly fun. Your parents have to play too!”
– Sydney -9
ACTIVE CLASSICS
BATON & RAINBOW STUNT
STREAMERS
TOYEXPERT
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KIDTESTED!
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PAPER JAMZ AIR GUITAR
FISHER PRICE LION WALKER
HULK HANDS
“These are great!” – Zachary -12
This Lion Walker is perfect to help steady baby while exploring the new world of walking. Encouraging tunes play as baby walks to make it even more fun!
Kids will have a blast racing around the house on a Little Tikes Pillow Racer. Shaped like cute animals to make it even more fun.
Ham up your rock star actions as you perform your own tunes on this thin guitar. Just run your fingers over the printed strings and get moving!
ACTIVE TOYS
This unique hand held blade develops real hockey skills while the non-marking foam ball makes this game safe to play indoors. The perfect gift for any hockey fan!
SLAP SHOTZ
KIDTESTED!
LITTLE TIKES PILLOW RACER
BAUER SUPREME HOCKEY SKATESGet a pair of skates and get out to your neighbourhood rink. Make some new friends while keeping warm and staying active together!
Unleash your inner hero! These oversized Ultimate Hulk style gloves pack a soft, but super-sized punch. Let the fun begin!
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RAWLINGS SOCCER SET
THE CAT IN THE HAT “I CAN DO THAT” GAME
TOTSPORT BEAN BAG TOSSChildren of all ages love building fun structures
where they can play endlessly in their imaginary world. And Crazy Forts makes play so easy and so much fun.
CRAZY FORTS
AIR POGO JUMPER
Turn a backyard or nearby green space into a soccer field with this soccer set.
Infused with Dr. Seuss silliness, this game will have kids balancing, jumping, and sliding with an “I Can Do That!” attitude!
Have a blast scoring points with your child and the TotSport Bean Bag Toss. This classic bean bag toss is adjustable to grow with your child to provide endless active fun.
“Yay!” – Jesse -2
ACTIVE TOYS
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One look is all it takes. Next thing you know kids are hopping up onto the AIR POGO JUMPER, gripping the ball with their feet, and bouncing away like a Kangaroo on a mission. You can jump up and down, bounce up and spin, bounce your way across the room or down the street!
KIDTESTED!
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TWISTER DANCE RAVE NHL FOAM TARGETSMOLLIE LADY BUG BALL AND BAT Hit the dance floor with today`s newest tracks
and create new dance moves with your friends! You can connect your own MP3 player for even more music to boogie along to.
The hits will keep on coming when your little baseball player has this brightly coloured padded bat in hand.
Practice your slap shot skills with these goal corner targets that attach to a hockey net!
Indoor and Outdoor Fun for kids and adults together! Family Scavenger Hunt is a great way for the family to go on an adventure as soon as the box is opened.
FAMILY SCAVENGER HUNT IN A BOX
“Lots of fun to try to hit the ball!”
– Chloe -5
Moon Shoes are like mini trampolines for your feet. The shoes have anti-gravity effects, so as kids walk and jump, it feels like they’re walking on the moon!
TOYEXPERT
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ACTIVE TOYS
KIDTESTED!
MOON SHOES
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CUPONK
TWISTER RAVE SKIP IT
BABY EINSTEIN ROLLER PILLAR ACTIVITY BALLS
BOING! BOING! BOING! Where’s Jimmy? He’s scraping the clouds on his new JUMPAROO BOING Jumping Stick, our totally redesigned version of the always-popular toy. Okay, so maybe it can’t reach the clouds, but it is capable of 24 leaps, with a little practice.
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Sink your ball into the cup and light it up. Your entire home is the playing field: tables, walls, chairs. Complete trick shots like Door Jam, Stairing Contest and Wall Banger or make up your own.
LIGHT UP MINI STICKS HOCKEY SET
Perfect for little hands to play with. Each ball has a different feature for baby to explore.
This mini-hockey set lights up to provide hours of fun and is great for places where there isn’t tons of space to play.
Swing Twister Rave Skip-It around your ankle and hop over it to make it light up. The longer you go the more you’ll glow!
ACTIVE TOYS
JUMPAROO BOING! I & II THE POGO STICK BY AIR KICKS
KIDTESTED!
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ARE ACTIVE VIDEO GAMES EFFECTIVE AT GETTING KIDS MORE ACTIVE?GOOD QUESTION!If you ask us…nothing can replace the fresh air, sunshine and rosy cheeks of an afternoon playing outdoors with friends and family.
BUT, WHAT DO THE EXPERTS SAY?Active Healthy Kids Canada (AHKC) provides solid evidence and a uniquely Canadian perspective on child and youth physical activity. Individuals and organizations of all kinds have come to rely on Active Healthy Kids Canada as the “go-to” source for knowledge, insight and understanding.
Active Healthy Kids Canada does not recommend active video games as a strategy to help kids be more physically active.
• Playing active video games doesn’t lead to increased overall daily physical activity levels.
• Active video games may get heart rates up, but they’re not significantly helping kids get to the 60 minutes of moderate- to vigorous-intensity physical activity required each day.
• Kids find active video games appealing, but the appeal wears off over time and many don’t stick with them.
• Active video games don’t offer the fresh air, vitamin D, connection with nature and social interactions that come with outdoor active play.
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ZUMBA FITNESS EXHILARATE
LEGO WALKIE TALKIES
ADVENTURES! FOR XBOX
SYNC ELITE ALL DAY ACTIVITY TRACKER
XBOX KINECTJUST DANCE DISNEY PARTY FOR XBOX
Have a blast while following along to the Zumba Fitness Exhilarate. High energy music makes dancing along fun!
Kids will have a blast contacting their nearby friends or planning their next secret mission with these colourful and fun Lego walkie talkies!
Do you know your numbers? Use this to track your activities during the day to find out the answer!
Be a dancing star with an amazing selection of classic songs from Disney movies and shows! Kids of all ages can dance along with family and friends, star in their own music videos and create their own dances.
Kids can explore the world and beyond while playing this physically active video game. Jump, duck and dodge your way through challenging obstacle courses to achieve Expert Adventurer status!
The Xbox 360 Kinect tracks kids’ movement so they can be the controllers!
ACTIVE ELECTRONIC TOYS
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AIR HOGS ATMOSPHERE FLYING HELICOPTER
FRANKLIN SPORTS ELECTRONIC DART BOARD
BOP IT! XTEDU SCIENCE DIGITAL METAL DETECTOR
Soar to new heights with the Air Hogs Atmosphere! This powerful levitating sphere requires no remote control and hovers above any surface!
Enjoy the great outdoors by going on an interactive treasure hunt. The Garmin Etrex Geocaching Bundle will give you the tools you need to search for geocaching treasures!
Discover cool underground loot with this easy-to-use metal detector. Spend a day outside and see what you find!
Challenge your friends and family to a game of darts! This dart board keeps score for you so all concentration can go towards aiming!
It’s time to get moving. Can you keep up as the tempo revs? It’s up to you to “pull it”, “bop it”, “twist it” — or “flick it”, “spin it”, “shake it”! Play solo or challenge your friends and family.
ACTIVE ELECTRONIC TOYS
GARMIN ETREX GEOCACHING BUNDLE
YOUR kids need at least 60 minutes of physical activity every day! To make it easy, go to www.saskatchewaninmotion.ca and click on re:activity.Re:activity is a multi-media memo to parents that provides lots of great ideas, tips, support and inspiration to keep kids moving!
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Let’s Roll! Not a luge, not a bike, not a scooter, the EzyRoller moves like a snake, without chains or pedals, using easy right-left leg movements.
EZYROLLERPELICAN TWISTER SAUCER
ARCTIC FORCE SNOWBALL MAKER
A great saucer to hit the slopes on a beautiful winter day!
Pack snow into this snowball maker to create three perfect snowballs at once! Great for a high energy snowball fight!
GIBBON SLACKLINELADDER GOLFLadder Golf is an outdoor game that involves throwing two balls tied to the ends of a rope toward a ladder structure. Can be set up anywhere and is fun for the whole family!
A new backyard adventure that brings families long lasting excitement. Step on Slackline. One bounce - a treat. Learn to walk on it, and you’ll never prefer the ground again! Master a few tricks and an audience shows up.
ACTIVE OUTDOOR TOYS
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Be king or queen of the hill with the Zipfy Mini Luge! Zipfy (pronounced zip’fee) has a unique handle that works like a joystick for navigating turns as it speeds down snow covered hills.
DO & DISCOVER INSECT COLLECTING KIT
ZIPFY
FLIKER F1 SCOOTER DOME TENT
FLYING DISK GOLF SET
Inspire an active family camping trip with this dome tent or set up in your yard for backyard adventures!
Running around chasing bugs is a great way to be active outdoors. This kit makes it easy with all the tools you need to explore the amazing world of insects.
This set has everything you need to create your own custom course – 9 flags with pole anchors, 18 tee markers and four flying rings.
This scooter provides a unique riding experience with the side-to-side stance. Sturdy and easy for kids to handle, a great way for kids to stay active!
ACTIVE OUTDOOR TOYS
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SMARTRIKE 4 IN 1 TRIKE
NOODLE WATER BLASTER
DOUBLE DUTCH ROPES
NHL STEEL HOCKEY GOAL AND TARGET
BUNZI BALANCE BIKE WATER BOMB FACTORY
ACTIVE OUTDOOR TOYS
Double the ropes, double the fun! Challenge the master skipper you know by giving them Double Dutch skipping ropes.
Sneak up on friends on a hot summer day with this water shooter disguised as a pool noodle! Tons of fun for the pool or beach to start a high energy water fight.
A great first set of wheels for young riders to learn how to bike. Touch steering, plush padded seat and backrest and a parent handle for easy control!
Practice shooting skills on your own goalie target attached to the net!
Help that beginner rider find their balance! This cool bike easily switches from 3 to 2 wheels without any tools. Easily connect to a hose or sink to help kids
fill and tie tons of water balloons in minutes. Great to use on a hot day in the backyard or park.
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BLAST SNOWBOARD
This Snowman Kit has everything you need to make that perfect snowman! Hat, eyes, mouth, pipe, it’s all here, ready for the first snowy day.
DRESS YOUR OWN SNOWMAN KIT
SPOONER YARDBOARD
TOYEXPERT
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ARCTIC FORCE SNOW FORT MAKER
DISNEY SNOWSHOES
This snowboard gives kids the feeling of being on a scooter on the snow!
Explore deep snow and trails with these awesome Disney Kids Snowshoes. Light enough so little ones can use and fits most boot sizes.
Use this tool to make perfect blocks of snow every time for that awesome backyard fort or wall to defend against snow balls.
The Yardboard is the ultimate downhill slider for dirt, grass and snow. Unlike a snowboard the YardBoard is for ALL surfaces and requires no boots or bindings. Virtually indestructible.
ACTIVE OUTDOOR TOYS
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BE A SIT DISTURBER T-SHIRTS Looking for an action inspiring gift to put under the tree this holiday season?
Why not consider a “Be a Sit Disturber” t-shirt by Saskatchewan in motion. Your purchase supports community action to get more kids, more active, more often.
These 100% Certified Organic Cotton T’s are extra soft to the touch and made in Canada. Now available to purchase online for $21.95 plus shipping.
All t-shirts are navy blue and available in the following sizes:Men’s and women’s: SM - XXL
Visit saskatchewaninmotion.ca/whats-new to purchase yours today!
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