Now that summer is officially underway, it’s time for the little ones in your life to cash in on some serious fun. It’s been a brutal spring for everyone as a result of the coronavirus pandemic, but things are finally starting to look up. What better way to celebrate the end of being cooped up indoors for months on end than checking out a few cool new toys and exciting online learning activities?

I’ve rounded up some of the best to keep your kids engaged and entertained all summer long.

The Fairy Light Garden

Does your child have a green thumb? If so, this Fairy Light Garden is the perfect just-because gift for your budding gardener. It blends the beauty of play while embracing nature, providing children with a connection to the environment and a sense of responsibility. The adorable playset comes with seeds for them to plant, as well as a toy fairy, working water wheel, make-believe swans and light-up mushroom house that doubles as a night light. As the seeds sprout and blossom, children will have fun nurturing and using their imaginations to bring their enchanted garden to life!

Available at Tahoe Toys & Treasures, $30.

Phlat Ball V3

The game of catch just got a major upgrade! Throw the Phlat Ball V3 and transform the fun of tossing. Your family will have a ball watching this frisbee-like saucer turn into a bouncing ball in mid-air thanks to the variable-release technology. Kids will get a kick out of the spontaneity of the disc springing back into a catchable ball. Plus, its flat design make it simple to store in a backpack or suitcase for easy travel.

Available here, $13.

Rubik’s Revolution

If you were an ‘80s baby and ‘90s kid, chances are you’re pretty familiar with the classic Rubik’s cube. Well, the quintessential brain game is back and better than ever. Rubik’s Revolution offers six fast-paced, multi-level electronic games with cool sound effects and flashing lights that’ll put your kid’s skills to the test and keep them playing for hours. Bring on the nostalgia and get in on the fun too!

Available here, $20.

JumpStart Academy Math

Sure, remote learning had its challenges, but teachers, parents and students made it through! With the uncertainty of schools re-opening in the fall, it’s a safe bet to keep your child familiar and with online learning tools like JumpStart Academy Math. This award-wining individualized online program specializes in enriching math games and activities for children in grades K-6. Parents can assign math lessons suitable for their child’s academic level or have their kids independently progress through a series of practice levels across four math domains. This is the perfect way to help kids avoid summer brain drain while mastering core math concepts.

For more information, please visit JumpStart Academy.

Dino Crunch Game

You probably never thought having your hand snapped by a roaring T-Rex could be loads of fun, right? Well, Goliath’s new Dino Crunch game makes it all the rage! Players must rescue stolen eggs from the hungry, pre-historic creature, but they better be fast. Great for children ages four and up, this intense game is endless fun for the entire family.

Available here, $20

How are you keeping your kids engaged throughout the summer?