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.

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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!
  4. 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.
  5. 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.

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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:

Prize 1 Miko 3 AI Robot /Kool Karz NHL Zamboni Ride-On Toy Car / LeapPad Academy / Werewolves Of Miller’s Hollow Card Game / Hasbro The Game of Life / Hasbro Yahtzee! /
Prize 2 Miko 3 AI Robot / Kool Karz NHL Zamboni Ride-On Toy Car / LeapFrog Touch & Learn World Map / Skull Party Board Game / Habro Connect 4 / Hasbro Clue Board Game/
Prize 3 Miko 3 AI Robot / Kool Karz NHL Zamboni Ride-On Toy Car / LeapFrog Touch & Learn World Map / Skull Party Board Game / Habro Scrabble / Hasbro Clue Board Game/
Prize 4 Miko 3 AI Robot /Pacman Collectorcade / LeapPad Academy / VTech KidiZoom Creator Cam / Unlock! Mythic Adventures Card Game / Hasbro Scrabble / Hasbro Connect 4
Prize 5 Miko 3 AI Robot /Pacman Collectorcade / LeapPad Academy / VTech KidiZoom Creator Cam / Unlock! Mythic Adventures Card Game / /Hasbro The Game of Life/ Hasbro Yahtzee

 

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.

Martin Renaud
Martin Renaud
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Martin loves working with the talented editors and writers on the Best Buy Blog as Editor-in-Chief. During his spare time he is either working on his next novel, cooking up a masterpiece in the kitchen, or adding some smart tech to his new home on Mayne Island in British Columbia.
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  2. March 13 is the start of March break and a great time to give a child a new toy to keep them busy all week.

  4. March 20 is best! First day of spring! Monopoly board game best for gift as tradition in families

  5. Pi Day, celebrated on March 14th is the perfect day, math is a life long tool we all need and have. A good toy would be anything math related, LeapFrog LeapPad Academy, PlayShifu Plugo Count – Math STEM Toy, Osmo Genius Starter Kit

  6. March 1st is a great day to give a child a new toy. The kind of toy you should give on that day depends on what kind of toy they like because giving a toy on the first day of the month there would be no more having to await a later day.

  7. March 9 as that is my husband’s Birthday. I would choose the Hasbro Connect 4 Strategy Game as my granddaughter loves playing this game at my house when visiting from out of town and is very good , winning most times.

  8. The first Friday in March; unplug day. I would give “The Game of Life”, which is a fun for all ages family game that also encourages strategy and critical thinking.

  9. I would give my grandaughter Monopoly as she loves to play it and I think I would give it to her on March 13th the start of her march break.

  11. If I am lucky to win this, I would have much joy in donating these kids that would enjoy them.

  12. I would give a gift to my grand daughter on March 25th because that is her birthday. I think that she and her sister would enjoy the leapfrog learn game and the toy car ( prize #2)

  13. I would love to give my nephew a Miko 3 AI-Powered Smart Robot for his birthday on March 25. He loves robots.

  14. Unplug day – anything to get them off gadgets and back onto toys is a day to celebrate and encourage!

  16. I would give my son a camera because he loves photography and it would be on his birthday of March 22

  19. What shall I do on this dreary day?
    Tread outside in the wind and rain? No way!
    I know! I’ll call up some friends and say,
    “Come on over for fun and play!”

    Look at all the toys and games I found!
    Yahtzee, Clue, Scrabble in a mound,
    I won’t be lonely with friends around,
    Toys and games make friendship abound.

  20. Toys are for the young and old
    So many options to behold
    Thanks for the chance to win
    Can’t wait to take these for a spin

  21. Number 1 unplug day
    it s important to remind the kids of toys to play with andstem tots are best as they teach so well

  23. National Day of Unplugging would be my choice of day to gift the special kids in my life with a new toy. Scrabble would be a great gift to challenge their minds without the distraction of electronics!

  24. March 20, the International Day of Happiness would be a great day to gift a toy! I would give the LeapFrog Touch & Learn World Map because it is fun but also educational

  29. Learning can be fun
    For your little one!
    Give them all the tools to find,
    To learn and grow their mind!

  30. Pi Day is March 14, so that would be a great dat to give a child an educational or STEM-based toy! One great option is the LeapFrog Touch & Learn World Map – so informative and fun!

  31. The National Day of Unplugging, March 1st. A great day to challenge your brain with games like Scrabble.

  32. March 12 is the best day to give a gift as its my son’s birthday. I would give him Lego as it is his favorite and it keeps him entertained for hours.

  33. Pi Day (March 14) is a great day to give a child an educational toy, because it celebrates math! So a STEM-based toy like the LeapFrog Touch & Learn Map or LeapPad Academy would be perfect.

  36. The first Friday is unplugging day – so important for children these days (and their parents). I would buy some type of family game – a board games but a bit more updated perhaps. Family time is very important.

  38. For the national day of unplugging i think its a great day to give a kid a board game or card game. Great learning experiences and family bonding time.

  42. March 20th is the International Day of Happiness. And, Wow! Would my 5 young grandsons love the Robot called Miko

  43. For National Day of Unplugging, I think Monopoly would be a good gift! It’s an addictive game and it helps to learn strategy and maths.

  47. March 21, for Equinox. Word games and communication toys. Like talking flash cards (multilingual option).

  48. march 20 is the international day of happiness.

    you are never to old to play with toys. toys is an item that makes you happy. it takes the blues away. it could be soft or hard, it could be a bike, an airplane, a car or it could be a stuff animal, a doll, regardless of the item toys are meant to be played with and to be shared. we are all a kid at heart

  50. March 8th – International Women’s Day – for my granddaughters so that may grow up to be strong, beautiful women

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