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Creative Play

Top 5 Ways to Get Your Game On This July 4th!

June 29, 2009 · Leave a Comment

What better way to celebrate Independence Day in America on July 4th than by learning more about the United States? The Learning Tree Toy Experts have chosen our top 5 games filled with patriotic facts and fun. 1: Great States! Great States! This board game for is for kids 7 to adult. It includes 100 questions in each of 4 categories to keep you playing through a 3 day weekend and beyond! The playing board is a map of the US, but you don’t need it to play, sothe game is travel friendly in case... [Read the full story]

Buying Toys 101

Toy Buying Tips – Or…right toy + right age = happy kid

August 19, 2008 · Leave a Comment

We have a myriad of toy choices today – all designed for fun and teaching. But does every toy automatically offer a positive teaching experience? My friend’s two year old is one smart kid but when her grandmother showed up with a dress-able fashion doll marked Ages 6+ – disaster was clearly in store. For an hour, Grandma sat on the floor frantically trying to teach the toddler how to manipulate the clothes and accessories. Baby preferred to throw the blouses, chew the tiny shoes off the doll’s feet and wander... [Read the full story]

Book Reviews

Fancy Nancy – the fancier, the better!

October 27, 2008 · Leave a Comment

Sometimes a girl just wants to be fancy. For Nancy, though, it’s not just sometimes – it’s ALL the time! For this pint-sized diva, the title character of the book Fancy Nancy by Jane O’Connor and illustrated by Robin Preiss Glasser, being fancy is the only way to be. And while Nancy loves her family, she’ll admit that they are a little bit…ordinary. Mundane. Typical. She, on the other hand, lives by the adage that “more is always better when it comes to being fancy.” More... [Read the full story]

Cool Stuff

Gift Reminder Service At The Learning Tree

April 2, 2009 · Leave a Comment

If you’re like many parents, grandparents, teachers, babysitters or just a kid-friendly sort of person, you often find a toy, book or game that is perfect for a little person in your life. Trouble is, you’d like to “bookmark” it so you can remember to buy it in a month or two - or even a year from now. Or, it could be that the toy or book is a little too advanced for the child you want to buy it for but you’d like to purchase it when it is age-appropriate for them. Question is, how do you... [Read the full story]

About Us

September 5, 2008 · Leave a Comment

Since 1996, The Learning Tree stores have provided the Kansas City metropolitan area with unique, and timeless toys and gifts for kids. As the parents of three children, we know the importance of feeling confident about the toy choices we make for our kids. We value the safety and well being of all children and we have always closely monitored the quality of the playthings we provide for them at our stores. We keep in close contact with our manufacturers and receive up-to-the-minute information on any and all recalls... [Read the full story]

In the Store

Kids Flea Market A Huge Success!

Yes, it was hot…but so were the deals! The Learning Tree at Corinth Square was a very busy place today! Over 50 kids signed up to sell their wares on the sidewalk. Lots... [Read more]

Toy of the Week

Hot Diggity Dog! Diggity Dog is 20% Off

Diggity Dog is our Toy Of The Week at The Learning Tree! Diggity Dog game by International Playthings Diggity Dog is a board game for kids 3 to 7 and it’s barktastic! And... [Read more]

Toys We Love

Toddlers Love Discovery Box

Discovery Box is five-sided fun! Discovery Box by Hape Toys Discovery Box is a high-quality wooden toy packed full of activities sure to engage the curious... [Read more]