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Got antsy kids in the house? Sports will keep them physically active, but mental stimulation is a whole other ballgame. That’s where games and toys come into play, and Target has a slew of winners in stock as we speak. Representing iconic brands like Barbie, Fisher Price, LEGO and Play-Doh—and letting you indulge in ‘Little Mermaid’ mania — these beloved Target-exclusive toys ensure hours of solo fun, and party games keep the good times rolling with siblings and friends, too.
Ready to give your kids’ toy collection a rip-roaring refresh? These top-sellers are only available at Target, and they’re each $40 or less. In fact, they start at just $6! Stave off boredom with toys and games that not only entertain but also enrich. Here are our favorites for each age group, from babies to teens.
0 to 24 months
Get your babe to play and learn at the same time with this newborn-friendly alphabet floor mat made with 26 captivating interlocking tiles. It comes with a portable pouch for summer excursions.
You’ll never fail with a Fisher-Price toy, but this Lil’ Gamer is extra engaging. Your toddler won’t even care about playing with your phone when she has her own. And this one’s more fun, anyway — she can push the buttons and get rewarded with lights, songs, sounds and phrases that teach things like colors, numbers and shapes.
2 to 4 years
Who doesn’t cherish a trip to Target? Let your little one have his own shopping spree with a mini Target shopping cart that even comes with its own portable coffee cup with a sleeve and lid, plus seven grocery items that fit inside. The seat even fits your tot’s favorite doll — can it get any cuter?!
It’s a whole trip to Target without even leaving the house when you keep your kid busy with a Barbie store employee! She wears the iconic red tee with a name badge and will check you out at her Target-branded counter, complete with a conveyor belt and cash register. The set even comes with a basket full of goodies.
4 to 7 years
The force is strong with this Luke Skywalker bobblehead by the beloved figurine brand Funko POP! The character commemorates the iconic sequel’s 40th anniversary and comes complete with a light saber for both playtime and display time.
With ‘The Little Mermaid’ mania in full swing, kids will be smitten with this Ariel dress-up set that includes a tiara, wand and a pair of chic slippers. Whether under the sea or in the backyard, your child will be ready for her Disney princess moment!
8 to 10 years
Did we mention some of these toys will ensure hours of summer fun? This LEGO play set with more than 260+ pieces and six mini figurines will keep your little Star Wars troopers so immersed in their imaginations that you may have to lure them back down to Earth!
Did someone say summer crafts? Keep kids busy making art they can wear with this tie-dye kit that lets them handcraft a T-shirt and headband. The My Look kit by Cra-Z-Art includes everything they need to fashion their funky creations, including dye, bottles, rubber bands and stampers.
11 to 13 years
Get the whole family in on the summer fun with this brain-teasing game that challenges you to answer questions while under the pressure of a five-second timer. We’re sweating just thinking about it!
The intricacies of every detail and the ability of this action figure to move so smoothly are what make this seven-inch model of The Flash so brilliant. It’s also a collectible.
14+ years
Send teens down memory lane bonding over the tunes they grew up listening to — or the ones they’re currently obsessed with — with this Kulture Karaoke game that brings karaoke to the next level with prompts like “perform a song by a one-hit wonder.”
Look out, water guns! Kids can shoot gel beads up to 160 feet per second and watch them burst on impact with this paintball-style toy in a lightweight package. It comes with protective eyewear.
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