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Recon 6.0 Programmable Rover, a 2011 Golden Apple Award winner
A glimpse at our toy testing process – and our toy testers.
LeapFrog LeapPad, the 2011 Golden Apple Wild Card winner
A glimpse at our toy testing process – and our toy testers.
How to pick the perfect learning toy
Here’s our insider’s guide to the tricks of the learning toy trade. Hint: Electronic and trendy doesn't necessarily mean "educational."
Wild Card winner: LeapPad Explorer
Not ready to hand over your iPad - or yikes, buy one? Our 2011 Golden Apple Wild Card winner - nominated by our staff - may be the next best thing for your early reader.
Learning toys that fail
Not all teaching toys pan out: Some are boring; others fail to make a point. But these dangerously failing toys cross the line from "educational" to "injurious."
Best learning toys ages 3 to 5
Designed especially for the youngest set, these 2011 Golden Apple Award winners excel in teaching early reading, writing, and drawing.
Best learning toys ages 6 to 8
From winding marble runs to interactive talking maps, these Golden Apple Awards 2011 put the fun back in school smart.
Best learning toys ages 9+
History buffs, eco-farmers, and mad scientists will love these 2011 Golden Apple Award winners created for older kids.
Best STEM toys ages 6 to 8
From treasure hunts to microscopic views, these 2011 Golden Apple Award winners will educate as much as they entertain.
