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.
World Poetry Day, March 21st is a good day to give a toy and I would give some Lego so the kids could use their creative skills.
My Dad’s birthday is in March and what better way to celebrate than with boardgames
I agree with March 14th (Pi Day), and think any toy that encourages interest in STEM would be a great choice as a way to connect it to an explanation of Pi.
March 14th! I feel most important above all is giving kids toys that are fun but also helps develop their skills. Especially math and science skills, it’s important from a young age to get children interested in learning these subjects. A great toy I feel would be one of those science based kits, you know growing your own crystals, making your own slime, things that are hands on and teaches them about science.
Bonus entry:
Toys bring joy to young and old,
A world of wonder to unfold.
From dolls and trucks to games and puzzles,
Toys inspire imagination that never fizzles.
They teach us skills, like how to share,
And bring us together, a moment to spare.
Toys offer comfort when we’re feeling blue,
And keep us company, when we’re feeling anew.
Match 20th for sure because who doesn’t get happy when seeing all these amazing gifts. With 4 kids at home they would love any of these what a great selection and amazing contest!
March 20 Day of Happiness.
A poem
Whose game is that? I think I know.
Its owner is quite happy though.
Toys to build and climb
We all love them young and old
March 20 Day of Happiness To Share THE LOVE & Spend With The Grand Daughters Playing Board Games.
My children love learning about new words so I will give a gif on World Poetry Day. Scrabble comes to mind, but also Upwords, Word Bingo which is fun for little ones, Quiddler, Word Ladders and Word on the Street are also fun games for various ages.
March 30 is take a walk in the park day, a day to go outside to take care of health. Sport toys would be great, such as badminton set, kite or bicycle. These toys would be great to promote kids to be go outside more and exercise.
March 8 is my important day in March because it is my daughter’s birthday. I think a toy that helps a child learn a skill is the best type of toy.
March 14th, PI Day is a great day to give a child a toy. A Miko 3 AI Robot would be the perfect toy to give because a robot uses math to run its programs.
Whether you’re young in age or just in heart,
The wonder of play is a great start
To get your hands on that new toy
To share with others and experience joy.
So head on down somewhere nearby
In fact just go to the closest Best Buy.
March 8th – international women’s day. I’d give a book or toy to my young daughter made by a woman to help inspire her and show off the many wonderful things that women create.
Everyone young and old loves to play
So lets all go win some toys today
March 21 World Poetry Day is a great day to give a toy and I would give the Vtec Kidizoom Creator Cam so our kids could create a music video as our kids love to sing for pretend concerts.
World Poetry Day, March 21st is a great day to give a child a toy, as expression through words and writing helps children to learn to express themselves and their thoughts. Scrabble is a great option!! Thank you for the contest 🙂
Toys are just the best for everyone
Young and old and in between
March 20th the International Day of Happiness is a good day to give a child a toy and I would give a set of Lego so they can build and create.
Toys are wonderful things to behold.
They nourish the imagination of young and old.
I think the National Day of Unplugging is a great day to give a child a toy.
Every child deserves to be happy. March 30th International Day of Happiness! It should be written and passed in law. Our children are our future. Invest in them.
Toys bring us together,
Toys are so much fun,
Toys are the best way,
To have that one-on-one.
March 29th is a good day to give a present to a little one I babysit because it is her birthday. I think an interactive toy would be perfect for her personality.
March 14th is a great day to give a toy to a child because it’s my daughter’s birthday. I would give her a game because we love to play games together as a family. It’s one of our favorite things to.
I think Pi Day on March 14th is perfect for giving math and science related toys. This puts a focus on the importance of math and science related toys and shows the “fun” side to learning. An example would be a telescope.
March 30th, my kids birthday! He’d be pretty excited to get the toys from this content.
International Day of Happiness March 20. A Learning Experience for all Young & Old.
March 24th my younger brother birthday, he a great father of 3 beautiful children , Spring has sprung, get out be as air , fly free.
March 3rd (the first Friday in March 2023).
We’re SO CONNECTED which is great, but our noses are so deep into our screens, it takes away from the world. We can go outside & explore. Play board games. Go for a drive. Anything that’ll disconnect us from our devices but reconnect us as a family.
march 25 earth day,shut off all elctronics and play together as family
Any day is a great day to give a new toy to a child. You appreciate these things more so having a special needs child as part your life. Any day becomes a special occasion when their eyes light up with something new and exciting.
March 4th is the day in March that is important for me as it is my sons birthday and the game Unlock! makes an awesome gift for him to enjoy together with friends!
Every child loves games and toys
whether they are girls or boys
March 20th, the International Day of Happiness would be the best day to give a toy and I would give my granddaughter a new colouring book since she loves to colour.
March 1st is my husbands Birthday and International Unplugging day from technology which is great for Board games with the family! March 20th is also International happy day which is a day to celebrate Happiness for everyone! March 14th which is Pi day and all games relevant to Science and Math is Great for all children and families for careers and education ! March 8th is a great day to honour all women and all games and technology pertaining to women is a great achievement for all women! March 21st is a my day for a dedicated poem for the virtues of toys and games! You are never too young or too old to enjoy toys and games! The more you with different toys and games the more you are using your Brain!
On March 15th, it was my nephew’s birthday, he became a teenager this year!!!!!!!!!His greatest passion is video games, so if I can surprise him with a late gift of a Pacman Collectorcade, I would win the Best Aunty of the Century prize!!!! Any other toys included will be distributed to the kids of my friends and family:)
A great day to give a toy is March 14, Pi Day. Yahtzee is a good toy to give because this game incorporates math in a fun way.
Toys and more toys,
For all girls and boys,
For seniors too,
This is true.
March 20th International Day of Happiness… because giving gifts makes me happy! 🙂 My grandson loves robots at the moment so Miko 3 AI Robot is a perfect gift.
I would like to have an RC car or a board game.
March 20th seems fitting. I’d look for something to do together like Lego, board games or something to do as a family.
March 20, for international day of happpiness. I would give my kids a toys that brings us together like a board game or something we can all participate in because I value family the most.
The First Day of Spring is a great day to realise that Winter is behind us, and warm weather heralds returning birds and spring planting!
Kids need toys every day
That’s how they learn, it’s all through play.
Educate, re-create, great books to read
Only at Best Buy, all the toys you need.
From all above days mentioned for March, I like March 20th ,the International Day of Happiness it is 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. And happy kids means, happy parents (adults) , a happy family.
I would give an educational board game, that will require kids and parents both to play together building a strong bond between family, developing strong happy relationships, needed for a happy family and future .
Young and old love to learn and play!
Toys are fun no matter our age!
The best day to give a child a new toy is March 20th, the International Day of Happiness. Think of how happy a child is when they get something new to play with. It doesn’t have to be expensive, depending on their age, a container of slime, a colouring book and crayons, a toy car or building blocks, anything that sparks the imagination!
Toys for the old,
Toys for the young,
Enjoyment is the key,
For you and me.
March 14 is Pi Day, a great day to give a new toy to a child. You should give a child the Elenco Snap Circuits because there are many science projects to complete with this toy. It is also fun for the child. My grandsons have completed many projects.
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