Toy Expert Training / Let’s Play Games!

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The Learning Tree recently had a staff meeting in preparation for our busy holiday season that will go into full-swing tomorrow. The best part? We got to play games!

We make sure everyone on our staff is familiar with all of our products so they can retain their Learning Tree Toy Expert status and help our customers find the best kids toys and gifts for their children, families, friends, and themselves!

Our store has been a trusted resource for safe, quality, educational and fun childrens products for our KC metro and online customers for several years now. We work hard to make sure we are familiar with all the new games, books and toys that are on the market. (Although we have to admit that learning to play all the new games is hardly hard work.)

We got to play lots of games after our meeting….

Ducks In A Row, which is perfect for young grade-schoolers…it’s a fun and creative version of checkers.

Sarah liked Spy Alley - it’s a board game for families with older kids. 2 to 6 people can play. The object is to unmask enemy spies without blowing your own cover.

Horton Hears A Who - You To The Rescue! was very funny - Lori looked especially fetching in the elephant nose - don’t you agree?

Players scatter clover pieces around the house, then go back to the board. If you land on a clover tile, (Lori!) you get to wear the Horton hat.

In Animal Soup, you grab a spoon and a flipbook and dig in. It’s silly and fun for kids 5 to 11.

We have a huge assortment of classic and new games, books, and toys for all ages and learning abilities that kids will love to get for Christmas - and keep playing throughout the year.

We also provide gift-wrapping if you’re in a hurry (who isn’t?) or are shipping your gifts directly to your recipient. Call us during store hours if you have questions about whether a gift is age-appropriate, fun to play, easy to learn, good for all ages - or if you’re totally stumped and don’t know what to buy.

We’ve got tons of great ideas for infant toys, toddler gifts, pre-school books and toys, science kits, art supplies and kits, even kid’s play furniture.

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Game Night Was A Winner!

What’s in a game?

If it’s a game from The Learning Tree , the answer is most definitely fun – accompanied by some brain action when you’re not looking!

Oscar shows dad how to play Cranium Cariboo

Just ask Oscar who delighted in The Learning Tree Game Night (as well as the popcorn and candy corn!) at our Corinth store on Friday, Oct. 17. We kept the doors open, filled the bowls with snacks and pulled out some of our favorite games (shh…don’t tell anyone they’re educational!).

Oscar and his parents (and little brother, too) joined other families and Learning Tree staff at Game Night, where kid-height game tables were tucked among our shelves full of toys.

Quinn looks for bones and Logan is covered with Bugs!

From the adorable Diggity Dog with its barking canine telling players how many spaces to move in the quest to find bones to You’re Bugging Me! with its creepy crawlies that help teach colors, left and right and more, kids, parents and our staff played the night away!

David shows his skill at Rolit

Some of the other favorite games that kept our evening fun and entertaining were Blokus (our best selling board game ever!), Qwirkle , and Rolit (check out the how-to-play video here). It was hard to quit playing when it was time to clean up and head home.

We can’t wait until the next Learning Tree Game Night when we share more of our favorites with our friends!

Don’t forget to share your e-mail address with us so you don’t miss out on announcements about fun events and activities like Game Night!

Park Place Store Is Open!

We are so excited about our new location at Park Place! This brand new shopping area in Leawood, KS is growing daily and we are seeing lots of our customers from the Corinth location and many new faces who have never shopped with us.

It is a wonderful space for kids to experience the multitude of toys we offer. Watching the kids (and their parents and grown-up friends!) play with all the fun stuff helps our Toy Experts and Ray, our store manager, see what toys and books and games are a hit with little ones of all ages. We included our special kids entrance in the design along with some tree-inspired touches.

We have had a great summer at Park Place and we are looking forward to a great school year. We have lots of art supplies, musical toys, and craft and science kits to help kids have fun and continue learning through their creativity and play.

Come see us if you are in the area and give us a call if you are looking for ideas or a specific item. Chances are, we’ll have it!

Our toll-free number is 877-445-8733. We are here Monday to Saturday: 10am - 6pm and Sunday 12 - 4pm, CST.

Store Information
Park Place
11536 Ash St.
Leawood KS 66211
(913) 498-1234
Monday to Wednesday: 10am - 6pm
Thursday - Saturday: 10am - 7pm
Sunday: 12- 5pm

Corinth Square
4004 West 83rd St
Prairie Village KS 66208
(913) 385-1234
Monday to Saturday: 10am - 6pm
Sunday 12 - 4pm

Don’t forget Storytime with Miss DeDe at 10:30am every Monday and Thursday at Park Place
and Storytime & Crafts with Miss Beth at 10:30am Mondays at Corinth

Come as often as you’d like - there’s something new every week!
All ages are welcome.