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.
March 26 is a great gift giving day for my daughter’s birthday. I’d gift her a book.
The game of Life to my granddaughter. On March 25 as we are spending the day together. Would have fun playing the game.
the National Day of Unplugging is important – a great day to give board games, and gives us a chance to enjoy time with each other without technology
Toys are great for the old and young.
Doesn’t matter the age, it pays off to have moves that are bold.
March 20th is a great day to give a new toy to a child to promote happiness. I would give Lego to any child because it is fun and creative
March 25th is my son’s 7th birthday very special day for all of us And the AI robot toy would be most ideal he loves robots he would be so happy
Give me Duplo
For a toy
And I will build you my first car
Give me Lego
For a toy
And I will build you my first bar
The Life are would be great to play with the family on Mar. 11 the start of March break.
March 14th, cause math is cool. And any toy that help create and learn
March 20th is a great day to give a new toy to a child to promote happiness. I would give Lego to any child because it is fun and creative. From building things, they can feel a sense of accomplishment which makes them happy.
I want a toy!
Said the boy
I want a toy!
Said the old boy
Treat it with love
Do not treat it tough
And, one day…
You will be rewarded with pay!
Toys for all
Big and Small
March 17th, St. Patrick’s Day is an important date to me because being Irish is the best day to give a child a new toy; specifically, Mr. Potato Head because the child can learn the significance of the potato to the Irish as well as learn where to put the parts of a face together on a potato head!
march 29 is when my twins turn 16
I will be giving my daughter on the first Friday of March, the National Day of Unplugging, some board games like life and clue. Fun way to connect and be present as a family
International Women’s Day, March 8th. Is important in our family, we give toys that empower our girls.
Toys for young children, a world of delight,
Their virtues are many, a wondrous sight.
They teach little ones to share and play,
And bring families together every day.
Toys are more than just trinkets or fun,
They are an important part of growing up for everyone!
I always take a conscious effort to recognize International Women’s Day in some capacity. I think introducing my daughter to the toy Leapfrog Touch and Learn World Map will help with this!
National Day of Unplugging is a great day to play a game of Yahtzee!!! So important that kiddos have play time, without a device in hand!! So much learning happens during play for children.
A new game a day for my child to play
Would be just perfect, I must say.
first Friday of March is important because we have to show our kids that they really can function without electronics.A board game that a child has to think and socialize a the same time would be great.
Play is important
for everyone
Lego, Balls,
or video games
Make time to laugh
when you’re old and grey
International Women’s Day, March 8th, is important to me because it’s another opportunity to celebrate the amazing women that continue to fight for equality and to educate others on the how they can help women feel safe and heard in this world we live it. The perfect toys to give girls on International Women’s Day are STEM related kits and pretend play tools to encourage them to explore their interests in fields that have been traditionally male dominated industries.
All of.these dates are important, my favorite being PI day as I love math and science and hope that through play and toys that my child will enjoy these subjects as much as I do.
So March 21st will be our grand-daughter’s 1st birthday, so that would be an ideal day to give her a toy. Ideally an educational one that is also fun. Here’s my poetry attempt:
Roses are red
Violets are blue
Sweet little Makenna
Your Nana loves you
March 20th, the International Day of Happiness, sounds like a perfect day to celebrate which, for a child, usually involves a toy!!
MARCH 14 – Pi Day is great day seeing as we are a family of scientists and teachers
Nothing beat toys
March 20 is my great grandson’s birthday and I have many of the listed items to choose for him- maybe Leapfrog!
March 20 Happiness and well being would be a great day to introduce a new toy.
I believe March 20th is a great day to give a child a toy because it is International Day of Happiness. I would give an exciting type of toy to play on that day such as a Hasbro Boardgame!
For young and old.
For shy or bold
A toy exists
That’s a perfect fit.
Celebrating Internation Day of Happiness, a family toy like a board game would make a good present.
I love this idea. I think there should be more information about unplugging March 1st. All kids need a break from their electronics. So do I!
March 20th, the International Day of Happiness, sounds like a perfect day to celebrate which, for a child, usually involves a toy.
March 14th is my favorite because it’s my husband’s birthday.
March 20th, the International Day of Happiness is a day to give/get anything that makes you smile! Games that you play with others …either board games or video games would be my choice for a kid game because we have spent way to long in the past 3 years being apart. We need to play together again!
National Day of Unplugging is a great day to play board games with the family – so important to get kids away from screens!
toys are timeless
Toys are not just good for playing games!
For girls or boys
Nothing beat toys
(there ya go)
March 20th because ….happiness. I`d pick the Zamboni so my grandson could clean the ice and maybe even get to play goalie against the Leafs. Boom
Tin toys of old
Are now metallic robots worth gold.
Toys are great for young and old,
So much fun to behold!
Roses are red,
And violets are blue,
To all who are still young at heart,
No matter the age,
Joy will remain with you ❤️
The Ides of March (March 15th) is a momentous date to be aware of your life as was warned by the soothsayer to the ill-fated Julius Caesar; hence, it would be an ideal time to give a kid “The Game of Life” board game to teach children that their decisions and actions are very important as they will steer you to the path of life you want to have in the future.
March 31 is a great day to give a child a toy. That is our grandsons’ 2nd birthday. He loves dinosaurs … the perfect toy! Trucks and cars are a close second.
Oh toys, how you bring us joy
From young to old, a precious toy
You spark our imagination
And bring us endless fascination
Oh toys, how you make life so much fun!
I would choose March 6th as my special day to give a toy, because it would honour my dad, who loved toys that could help with learning, so my toy choice would be to pick a learning toy so that everyone wins! 😉
Mar 10 is Mario day, so I guess it could be a great day to offer a Mario related toy (like the Mario Lego sets)
For the National Day of Unplugging, first Friday in March – I would give a board game.
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