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Today we explore educational gifts for kids. With everything from STEM to board games & telescopes to tablets, there's sure to be something for every taste!

One of my favourite things about Father’s Day is how it lets me be a kid again. When my kids were younger, this often meant building a LEGO kit together. Now that they’re older and into high tech toys like drones, robotic kits and R/C vehicles, Father’s Day means I get to relive being a kid while playing with gear I find genuinely fascinating —all while bonding with my own kids. If there’s a dad in your life who’s just waiting to unleash his inner child, I’ve put together some high tech toy suggestions from Best Buy’s extensive selection of gear that will have dad (and his kids) pretty happy on Father’s Day.

The Fisher Price Think & Learn Code-A-Pillar combines fun with education, and even some basic coding skills so that kids from aged 3 up to 8 can play, learn, and problem-solve.

Paw Patrol is a hugely popular TV show for small children so of course there is a huge selection of toys, games and accessories on the market. Kids are going to want to be part of Adventure Bay and play along with Ryder and his pack of pups. Read on for my review of Zoomer Marshall.

Chances are, any time you visit a playground, your child has just as much fun playing in the sand as he does on the swings or slide. Having a sandbox at home can provide hours of fun, and will come in handy for your garden once your child grows out of it.

DJI will bring another drone to its expanding lineup with the Air 3S, an upgrade over its predecessor led by a larger image sensor.

Propel's Star Wars Tie Fighter Quadcopter Drone is a fan's dream and allows you to even battle other drone owners! Check it out.

 Learning to ride a bike is a major milestone for every child. Usually, they start off with training wheels to first master the concept. But today, the balance bike marks an interesting transition to help with balance and coordination before popping those extra wheels off and moving up to a two-wheeler. My 4-year-old son and I have the Prince Lionheart Balance Bike a go to see how well it works. 

If you're wary of hoverboards, you may want to try an electric scooter instead. They're easy to use, super fun, and can take you where you want to go!

Ride with me today on a fun Wheelster Hoverboard in this complete hands-on review. Once you get used to riding it, you may never want to get off!