Why would I start a contest giving away a huge selection of toys in March? It’s true that toys spark creativity and make learning fun at all times of the year. As such, I don’t think we should introduce children to new toys only twice a year: birthdays and Christmas. More importantly, though, March is full of important days related to toys. I’ll list five of those days below. I’m sure after reading that list you’ll agree with me that all children should get a new toy in March. Then you can enter for a chance to win a toy prize package that will make March the most important toy month in your home.
What are 5 important days in March to celebrate toys
I truly believe that every day we can help a child grow in their understanding and appreciation of the world and the people we share it with is an important day. So consider these five days as opportunities to kick off an explosion of exploration by a child that will last for weeks or months. For each day, I will suggest one or more toys that might be perfect gifts to give on that day.
- The first Friday of March is traditionally the National Day of Unplugging, encouraging us to unplug digitally for 24 hours. I see it as a day to disconnect from tech to reconnect with people. The best toy to give on this day is a new board game! The prize packages in this contest include some fantastic classics from Hasbro including The Game of Life, Yahtzee, Connect 4, Scrabble, and Clue, and exciting new board games like Unlock!, Skull, and The Werewolves of Miller’s Hollow.
- International Women’s Day, March 8th, celebrates the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women. One women who had a huge impact on education practices around the world was Maria Montessori. One of her famous quotes is, “Play is the work of a child.” Celebrate her achievements and the achievements of other women around the world with toys that encourage exploration. The prize packages in this contest include Leapfrog Touch and Learn World Map which helps children learn about many countries including Italy where Montessori was from.
- Math and science related toys are perfect for Pi Day. Celebrated on March 14th since the mathematical constant pi or 3.14…. The prize packages in this contest include a learning tablet called LeapPad Academy that includes a huge range of fun and challenging activities designed to build a range of skills including those related to science and math. There is one other prize offered in this contest that celebrates a truly amazing technological achievement seen in hockey rinks all across Canada: a Zamboni! This amazing ride on toy teaches driving skills and more. It will also be a truly unique way to introduce your child into learning about the states of matter!
- March 20th is the International Day of Happiness meant to promote happiness and well-being for everyone. A new toy that brings joy and happiness to a child’s life can help them develop positive emotions and coping mechanisms. I suppose that all of the toys that we are giving away in this contest would be great to give on this date. However, I’m going to suggest a robot called Miko. It will follow you, come when you call it, answer complex questions, and generally do its best to please you at all times. Alternatively, video games never dissappoint, especially classics like Pacman. The Pacman Collectorcade is an adorable small gaming console with a few classic fun favourites.
- Lastly, celebrate creativity on World Poetry Day, March 21st. There are many toys mentioned above, like Scrabble and LeapPad Academy that encourage language skill development. However, I believe this day is about more than using language creatively. One prize included in this contest is the Vtec Kidizoom Creator Cam that encourage the whole range of creative skills necessary to make a great video. These include visual creativity, scripting, and presentation skills. You children will have fun while building confidence in skill they’ll use throughout their lives.
You might be wondering why I didn’t call out any of the other big events coming up in March, like spring break or St. Patrick’s day. For some people, those are the most important days in March. If you have a different day than what I mentioned that’s great; you’ll have an opportunity to share that as you enter this contest.
How to enter
Entering this contest is easy and you can enter in three different ways.
- In a comment below, tell us which day in March, either one of those mentioned above or one that’s important to you for other reasons, is a great day to give a child a new toy. Also, please explain what kind of toy should you give on that day and why.
- Visit the Education and Learning toys page at Best Buy, to find one toy that you like and think is very interesting. In an email to bestbuyblog@bestbuycanada.ca with the subject line “March toy contest” tell us what the name and model number of that toy is and why you liked it.
- For a bonus entry, and in keeping with my favourite day above, March 21st, compose a poem of at least two lines (though it can be as long as you want!), that extolls the virtues of toys for young and old. Please enter that poem in a comment below.
What you can win
At the end of this contest, we will randomly draw five winners to win one of these five amazing prize packages:
This contest runs from March 3rd until April 3rd.
Remember, you can enter in three different ways as mentioned above. Do you think your friends and family are aware of why March is such an important month for toys? If not, tell them about this contest and ask them which day they think is the most important in March.
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Good Luck.
Toys help us learn and also are fun
They are meant for everyone
So get out there and play
You will have a great day
March 20th is the International Day is the perfect day to give a gift and donating toys to the food bank would be nice.
March 17th, St. Patrick’s Day
For young, and for old (if they want to stay young)
Toys are my prescription for each one
No matter what you’ve been told
You’re never too old
To play, to learn, and have fun
March 20th is a great day for family games. A robot would be great toy.
March 17th, St. Patrick’s Day, is important to me because of my Irish background and I love to celebrate it each year. It is a great day to give a child a new toy such as Pictionary in which you can use Irish words and expressions to encourage learning about Irish culture and history.
There’s nothing better than a toy
To bring a source of joy
They are always so much fun
And inclusive for everyone
March 20th is the International Day of Happiness, so is a great day for family games.
There is nothing quite like the joy
on the face of a child with a new toy
The older we get the more we enjoy
the challenge of learning to play with a new toy
March 20th is the International Day of Happiness. Great day to buy some games and or toys to donate to a local shelter.
Kool Karz NHL Zamboni Ride-On Toy Car -..I would give it to one of our little boys on his birthday, March 17th
This is the first time I have heard of the National Day of Unplugging, which sounds like a great idea. But the most special day to me in March is definitely Pi day, it fits so well to be a celebration of everything mathy and nerdy at the same time. If I were to give a toy for this date, it would be something probably coding related, to help reinforce STEM concept while also being fun too (Osmo makes some great ones).
March 20 International Happiness Day, a great day to give some toys to my grandchildren to bring out their happiness and give me the joy of giving.
Toys, as presents, bring so much joy
whether they are are for a girl or boy.
They always give hours of pure delight
when they are played with morning to night.
March 20th is the International Day of Happiness so I would give my grandson a cuddly stuffed animal so that he will always have something to cuddle and sleep with.
March 20th is the International Day of Happiness so all kids can exprience happiness
March Break is a good time – Last year I taught a bunch of kids how to SKIP ROPE. “What is this sorcery?” they exclaimed LOL!
March 5 2023 marks my 35th wedding anniversary. I would really like to give kids gifts on the first day of March school break as well. This year it is March13th.
March 20th is the International Day of Happiness, so iys a great day for family games.
March 20th is the International Day of Happiness and just to see a bright smile on a kids face is the best.
March 20th is the International Day of Happiness. Give the game of life so they can have fun together
Le 20 mars est la journée internationale du bonheur. Veuillez donner un jouet à un enfant hospitalisé.
March 20th, the International Day of Happiness. It would be nice to give a board game to a child that day so they can play with other children or family members and socialize and create memories.
Toys for young and old.
Are always sure to please
Soft toys to always give a hug
Hard toys to play and laugh.
March 20th International Day of Happiness a chance to put a smile on those little faces. Boys in my experiences love getting lego sets. Girls love those stuffies.
March 21, which hopefully leads to spring, is my perfect day to give a game like Scrabble. The weather is usually messy at this time of year, so it’s the perfect time to be inside learning.
Toys are more than just mere playthings,
For young and old, they bring joy that forever sings.
March 20th is the International Day of Happiness. Please give a child in the hospital a toy.
Toys for young and old, oh what a delight
Bringing joy and laughter, morning to night
For the young, they’re a source of wonder and play
Stirring creativity in every way
For the old, they bring back memories of old
Taking us back to stories untold
Connecting us with the past in a magical way
And filling our hearts with joy every day
So let us cherish our toys, both big and small
For they hold the key to memories, both new and old
And bring a smile to our faces, no matter how old.
my sons love for hamsters is a beautiful thing, and their upcoming birthday on March 22 presents an excellent opportunity to celebrate their passion with a perfect gift. A hamster cage would be a fantastic idea for your child, as it would allow them to provide a safe and comfortable home for their beloved furry friend. This gift will not only bring joy to your child on their special day but also nurture their sense of responsibility as they learn to care for their pet.
Any toy or game gifted is a great day. I would love to be able to gift a toy to my grandson to play with during his visit with us during March break.
I think March 20th would be a great day. I never knew it has the International Day of Happiness. I’d give a toy to one of my nieces and/or nephews that would bring them happiness. They deserve it as you can never have enough happiness.
Toys, toys
They bring such joy
To young and old
Or so I’ve been told.
I have a lot of favorite toys
I cannot choose just one.
I need to keep them all around
for different kinds of fun.
A book, a doll,
A drum a ball,
And of course, my teddy bear.
A wagon, a bike,
And finally I like
The Jack-in-the-box sitting there.
As you can see, I need them all
For work and play and rest.
When you go home to find your toys,
Which ones do you like best?
Anytime during March Break because you have the opportunity to spend more time with your kids and it’s a great time to bond and appreciate those times. I think a toy that your both interested or something from my childhood that I can pass down like a 1up arcade featuring some old school games that I have experience with and can teach my kids all moves and secrets as well and spend time telling them stories of how my friends and I used to go to the arcades and play Nintendo and Sega Genesis. It was all about fun and that’s what them to experience.
March 20th is the International Day of Happiness
Give my niece a cute cuddly stuffed animal
March 20th is the International Day of Happiness
give nephew a cute cuddly stuffed animal
March 20th is the International Day of Happiness
give a child in the hospital a cute cuddly stuffed animal
March 20th is the International Day of Happiness
give my grandson a cute cuddly baby Yoda
Pi Day is my day!
It can by your day too!
Math and Science for old and young!
Toys for me and you!
I would like to give my grandchildren a science or math related toy on Pi Day. I think it is important that children learn something while they are playing and science and math toys are always so fun!
I’ll tell you one thing about toys
There not just great for girls and boys
Young and old all love to play
If they could they’d play all day
March 8th, International Women’s Day is a great day to give a child a new toy. To help empower girls, I think that board games are good because even someone who is shy gets a chance to play and interact with others.
March 20th is the International Day of Happiness, and so would be a great day to give a toy to kids who are staying in hospitals long-term for some reason or another. I would get them a toy of their choosing.
If your young or if your old, toys are fun for every girl or boy. Win or lose, just play along. Toys are for everyone
March 3 is a very important day since it’s my little brother’s birthday and he is super special to me. I would love to gift him the Arcade1Up PAC-MAN since he is a huge pacman fan and is always playing with mine. Arcade1up games are excellent
March 17 is St Patricks day. this would would a good day to share in games with the family to enable the family to be together to play and enjoy the day.
Toys are cool for everyone
They keep one busy and are lots of fun
It doesn’t matter whats the rave
As long as you enjoy it whatever your age.
March 20th is the International Day of Happiness would be good day to give whatever toy they want. Nothing like seeing your child’s eyes light up when receiving a toy they like.
March 8. It is International Women’s Day, but that has only been the case since 1975. My birthday, which is the very same date, has been true for over a decade longer. I prioritize when it is in my favor
Toys are for both young and old
And those that are bold
And always ready to mold
March 8th international women’s Day would be a good day to give a toy supporting women such as an empowering barbie because then everyone could acknowledge women in this way
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