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.
Win a Toy Prize package for March Rules and Regulations
Good Luck.
March 20th is the International Day of Happiness – pick a toy that suits their needs or interests, so that it will make them happy, and keep with the theme of the day.
Toys bring you joy
They are kind for your mind
Lots of fun for old and young
I think March 20th the International Day of Happiness is the perfect day to give a child a toy. What child isn’t happy when they receive a toy?! I think the perfect toy for this day would be one that they can share with friends like a board game…. Even more ways to share happiness.
toys are so fun
no matter your age
they help you to learn
and help you engage
they come in all forms
like board games and puzzles
playdoh , slim and barbies
electronics and bubbles
Toys bring you joy
They are kind for your mind
Lots of fun for old and young
March 20th is the International Day of Happiness and a puzzle or book as it will bring happiness to me for seeing my granddaughter do the puzzle or look at the book and her for being proud of doing the puzzle and pointing out the things in the book as I read it to her.
From a kiss to a bubble,
From Clue to Trouble,
Cahlk or a ball
Means fun for all
From simple things
like balls and string
a toy is made
and a game is played
Oh, how sweet the sound
that a simple smile brings
A song from games
Makes the child’s heart sing
We all love toys and games,
boys and girls the same
Unlock! Mythic Adventures Card Game – my birthday is March 28th. Life is one big adventure
My aunt’s birthday – March 1st. May God bless her soul – Kool Karz NHL Zamboni Ride-On Toy Car. Her fancy car meant everything to her.
March 10th was my father’s birthday – h lovd cribbage but this will do – Habro Scrabble
World Poetry Day, March 21st. I love poetry – My fvorite is TREES – LeapPad Academy
Toys oh toys how I love thee
They bring joy to any family
Lets play and laugh
Lets build and count
it is a gift that must be found
Lets play and laugh
Lets build and count
it is a gift that must be found
Toys oh toys how I love thee
They bring joy to any family
Toys oh toys how I love thee
They bring joy to any family
Lets play and laugh
Lets build and count
it is a gift that must be found
On March 14, the beginning of March break I like to give presents to make the vacation even better. Robotic toys work best for my kids, that is what they are interested in.
On March 14, the beginning of March break I like to give presents to make the vacation even better. Robotic toys work best for my kids, that is what they are interested in.
On March 14, the beginning of March break I like to give presents to make the vacation even better. Robotic toys work best for my kids, that is what they are interested in.
First Friday of March
Boardgame/Cards provides the opportunity to disconnect from tech and reconnect with people.
March 14 Mike AI robot
It would be March 20th International Happiness Day. I would like the Leapfrog touch & learn and world map for my daughter. She loves flags and maps.
Toys for young and old,
bring joy that can’t be sold.
They ignite imagination’s spark,
and carry us away from the stark.
With every play, we learn and grow,
creating memories that forever glow.
March 14th for Pi day for sure, Leapfrog touch learn and world map would be perfect.
A new game a day for my child to play
Would be just perfect, I must say.
If there wasnt a new one today,
I’m sure there still something a child could play.
Definitely the 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.
My grandson would love the Kool Karz NHL Zamboni Ride-On Toy Car. March 20th would be a great day.
March, March
Time for toys
Fun for all to learn
Young or old!
Celebrate PI Day – March 14 and give toy that is STEM based as PI day is based on math.
March 21 rain or shine on us
We will have fun and read along
March 20th International Happiness Day . I would love the Leapfrog touch learn and world map. would be awesome thank you
Running through the woods with a butterfly net, chasing those wonders of nature
Flying a kite on windy day. Red tail way up high, looking up with delight and feeling like I too am flying
Blowing bubbles on a hot summer day and laughing
Toys brought me memories of childhood that me smile and I remember the joy.
March 14th Pi day is a great day to give a toy for learning. Leapfrog touch learn and world map would be perfect.
March 20th :the International Day of Happiness is a great day to give a toy to my grandchildren. I would choose a board game so that the family can get some fun time together
toys are so fun
no matter your age
they help you to learn
and help you engage
they come in all forms
like board games and puzzles
playdoh , slim and barbies
electronics and bubbles
Toys are the best
Young and old you never need to give toys a rest.
March 15 this year is super Important to us and a great day to give my son a toy. It’s the day we find out if he’s going to have a little brother or little sister. Leap frog touch & learn world map because it’s a fun but also very educational toy. He’s got a lot to learn becoming a big brother to teach his little sibling
I love to give my daughters each a board game first day of March break so we can enjoy some quality time playing games together. Connect 4 is a good one as well as the game of life
Toys are great, toys are fun
Toys bring joy to everyone
🙂
I think March 20th, the International Day of Happiness, is a great day to give the gift of a toy. We all need to create and share more happiness in this world.
March 20 – the first day of spring! As a child I loved spring and looked forward to playing outside as much as possible. I always wanted a new bag of marbles, new skipping rope and a new red, white and blue rubber ball.
The toys I would choose for a child would be like the ones listed above, and also a set of disc golf discs and a baseball bat, ball and glove and a new bike or roller blades. Nothing beats fresh air, sunshine and exercise!
March 14th for Pi day for sure, and the leapfrog for learning
Magical evening
A favourite kind of toy runs
near the Christmas tree
March 20th and would give a board game to my kids
A toy for today
Is fun to play
First Friday of March
Boardgame/Card games: werewolves
– boardgames provides you opportunity to disconnect from tech and reconnect with people.
I would pick the first friday in March, since unplugging really is important, and would give a board game since my kids love them
A new game a day for my child to play
Would be just perfect, I must say.
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