As a mom of an 8-year-old who moved on from “I got to have this toy” to “Oh! I am bored with it” in record time, I found buying toys for her an endless impossible mission. I would buy and buy and buy toys for her hoping this one toy would keep her busy and give me that much-needed ‘me time’.

But all I was doing was gathering clutter. She would play with the new bright shiny toy for a while and then get tired of it. Plus, it was disappointing to see loads of unused toys sitting on a shelf collecting dust.

What if I could cut down on the clutter and find some engaging toys for my daughter that would keep her busy?

Enter Shumee – a scientifically advanced toy company that focuses on creating innovative, safe, long-lasting toys that ignite imagination and creativity in kids. According to child psychologists, children tend to lose interest in toys that limit their visual thinking and inventiveness no matter how excited they are initially with their new toy.

Expert recommendations for maintaining a child’s interest in toys include open-ended toys that encourage creativity, classic collections that grow over-time, educational items, DIY art and craft activity kits, pretend play sets or a set of wooden blocks that can make buildings, cities, forts, roads, and so on. 

So, when it comes to creative toys for children who get easily bored less is more. Here’s my list of top 3 engaging wooden toys from Shumee that are sure to keep them busy for hours.

3 Best Shumee Toys for Kids Who Get Easily Bored

1. Easter Themed Magnetic Art Wooden Magnets

What it is?

A scientifically designed DIY magnetic art kit for kids.

Suitable for age group?

6+ years

How much does it cost?

INR 895

What’s inside?

• 6 Wooden Magnets
• 6 Paints
• 1 Brush

What’s good about it?

• Fosters creativity and boosts self-expression in children
• Sharpens visual thinking and focus
• Excellent DIY activity to keep kids busy for hours
• Great for playdates
• Good for gifting
• Magnets at the back of the wooden pieces allow kids to display their creativity

2. Learn Fractions Building Blocks

What it is?

Vibrantly coloured wooden building blocks for kids.

Suitable for age group?

5+ years

How much does it cost?

INR 795

What’s inside?

16 Building Blocks

What’s good about it?

• Enables kids to learn basic maths concepts like addition, subtraction, and fractions in a fun and playful way.
• It helps build their problem-solving skills.
• The hands-on experience with blocks makes abstract maths easy to grasp
• Hones their fine motor skills
• While learning math, children also engage their creativity by building imaginative cities, towers, and other structures using fraction blocks.
• Kids also learn to understand how different fractions work together to make a whole, developing their logical thinking and reasoning as they work with the blocks.
• It is highly engaging for kids who get easily bored with routine toys and games.

3. Wooden Thirsty Crow Board Game

What it is?

A strategy-based wooden board game based on the classic tale of the thirsty crow.

Suitable for age group?

4+ years

How much does it cost?

INR 1999

What’s inside?

• 1 Game Board
• 4 Crows
• 1 Matka
• Play Guide

What’s good about it?

• Encourages story-telling in kids.
• Ideal for gifting
• Superb board game for family game night or kids’ get-together
• Promotes teamwork and social skills in kids
• Fosters problem-solving and creative thinking
• A perfect game to keep kids and siblings engaged for hours at a stretch

So if your kids are anything like mine, you must’ve found my list of toys for kids who get easily bored to be useful.

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With Halloween wrapped up, we’re officially into the Holiday season. And being a mom means it’s time to start looking for Christmas gifts for kids. Sure, it’s easy to visit any toy store and grab the latest trending action figure or toy, but to find games or toys that spark imagination and foster visual thinking in kids takes effort.

Enter Skillmatics – a forward-thinking toy and game company focused on creating engaging learning and play experiences for children of all ages. With all their products designed and crafted by a team of educators and game designers, you don’t have to put extra effort into picking the best Christmas gift for your kids.

From building toys for toddlers to skill-based games and personalized art and story kits for older kids, here is our list of 5 best toys and games from Skillmatics to make your Christmas gift-giving fun and easy.

1. Starry Stacker

What it is:

A colourful stacking toy made with food-grade silicone material.

Suitable for age group?

6 months to 3 years

What’s inside?

• 7 Silicone Stars 
• An Instruction Manual

What’s good about it?

• Encourages your toddler’s hand-eye coordination.
• Fosters learning through visual observation.
• It’s made with BPA-free, boil-safe and non-toxic silicone.
• It’s soft and safe for babies to chew on too.
• Dishwasher safe.
• Travel-friendly.

2. My Storybook Art Kit 

What it is?

A creative writing art kit with writing prompts, vocabulary lists, colourful stickers, markers, and hardbound books for kids to create stories of their own.

Suitable for age group:

5 to 10 years

What’s inside?

• 2 Hardbound Storybooks
• 100+ Colourful Stickers
• 50+ DIY Stickers
• 5 Writing Prompts
• 13 Vocabulary Lists
• 8 Markers
• 2 Pencils
• An Instruction Manual

What’s good about it?

• Ignite creativity.
• Best for inspiring budding artists and storytellers.
• Encourage story-writing skills.
• Develop visual thinking.
• Improve vocabulary.
• Spark imagination.
• Good quality and travel-friendly.

3. Rapid Rumble

What it is?

An exciting indoor board game involving dice and cards.

Suitable for age group?

6 + years

Describe the game in 3 words.

Fast. Clever. Funny.

What’s Inside?

• 120 Category Cards
• 100 Letter Cards
• 1 Timer
• 1 Wooden Die
• An instruction manual

What’s good about it?

• Good for family game night.
• Encourage riddle-solving skills.
• Super-engaging, fun and enjoyable for ages 6 and up.
• Helps keep kids indoors and away from the screen.

4. Rock Painting Kit

What it is?

An art and craft activity kit involving mess-free rock painting for kids.

Suitable for age group?

4 to 12 years

What’s inside?

• 8 Rocks
• 8 Paint Markers
• Colourful Gems
• Googly Eyes
• An Instruction Manual.

Describe the kit in 3 words.

Art. Creative. Fun.

What’s good about it?

• Simple and fun to do.
• Enhances creativity, design and fine motor skills in children.
• Superior quality supplies with large, flat, smooth rocks and wonderfully working paint pens.
• Paints dry up quickly so included accessories can be used easily.

5. Catch the Crook

What it is?

A suspense and strategy board game.

Suitable for age group?

10 years and above.

What’s inside?

• 25 Suspect Cards
• 120 Clue Cards
• 25 Action Cards
• 1 Detective Sheet Booklet
• Case Solutions
• 30 Stands
• 2 Wooden Dice
• 6 Pencils
• Instruction Manual

Describe the game in 3 words.

Thrilling. Strategy. Mystery.

What’s good about it?

• Offers a good 30 minutes of fun-filled thrilling gameplay.
• One of the best games to keep older kids and teens away from their gadgets.
• Enhances focus. sharpens strategic thinking and detective skills in kids
• Highly engaging indoor gameplay for family game night or friends’ night over.
• The game’s supplies and contents are made of thick, high-quality cardboard and plastic.
• Makes for a great Christmas gift for kids

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