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.
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Pi day, March 14, would be a great day to give a board game like Yahtzee to a child. It’s fun and helps build math skills in a young child.
Jacks, a top, a skipping rope –
Or a puck and a stick,
No ice; no need to mope
Balls and bat or a bike
Skates, dolls – OR
Go take a hike.
St. Patrick’s Day family tradition, so let’s keep it green with the Kool Karz NHL Zamboni Ride-On Toy Car!
Play and laugh with joy
Every day with toys
Games are so much fun
When outside in the sun.
Fun and games
Toys and fun
Time for play Is never done.
Keep it fun, keep it light,
Let’s play on LeapPad Academy tonight
St. Patrick’s Day family tradition, so let’s keep it green with the Kool Karz NHL Zamboni Ride-On Toy Car
International Day of Happiness March 20th is a great day to give a board game as happiness is time spent with those yo love. The Game of Life!
March Break would also be great time to gift a new toy. Keep them entertained and excited with a learning game; like Scrabble.
I would have to go with World Poetry Day. Encouraging creativity is so important.
March 20th, its my birthday, and I love Pac-Man!
One is never too young or never to old
To play with toys
And she a wonderful smile unfold
March 14Th is my son’s birthday and STEM toys are what I’d gift him!
March 8th is my nephews birthday! He’s 10 tomorrow!
Roses are red
Violets are blue
Toys are fun for adults and
For kids too!
Although March 21st is World Poetry Day, it is also the 48th anniversary of the first date with my wife. The best toy to give a child on this day is something that celebrates love, friendship and co-operation.
Toys are great for those old and new
Learning and playing is fun to do.
International Day of Happiness March 20th is a great day to give a board game as happiness is time spent with those yo love.
March 10 is a great day to give a child a Nintendo themed toy because it’s Mario Day!
My daughters birthday is in March 5 so that is an important day for us
A science toy for my boy
will really bring him joy
March-14 is pi day with a science toys to make learning fun
Don’t be greedy.
Give toys to the needy.
I would give a toy on World Poetry Day, March 21st. I would give them the learning tablet called LeapPad because this can help them improve their skills in English and Math.
My daughter’s bday is March, so a gift for woman’s day would be great and something to foster imagination like the creator cam
Toys are ageless, always fun,
Young and old can enjoy as one,
Bringing joy and wonder to everyone.
I would have to go with World Poetry Day. Encouraging creativity is so important. I think developing language creativity while having fun is awesome so I would go with Scrabble.
March 20th is important to give a toy that makes a child happy! I would recommend a Lego Kit
National Day of Unplugging because a day away from electronics would be healthy. Board game/card games would be fun.
St. Patrick’s Day family tradition
march 20th prize 5 as I love to spoil my cousins kids with educational gifts that are fun. I gave them several comic books from my collection for christmas
March 21 is world poem day
I love to see kids at play
Pi day is important to me because it was my sister’s birthday and also because it is educational. I would give a child an educational toy in celebration of Pi Day
March Break would be an awesome Time to spend time with the Grand Daughters & Family Time
Toys, toys they’re so much fun
Toys, toys for everyone
Make them spin, make them play
Toys are fun for any day!
Pi day, so we can discuss math and science, and use toys to make learning fun! (March 14th)
with toys we play;
new ideas everyday
20th international day of happiness will be a good day to give a gift; and as for kind of toy, something interactive, something that can they can build and enjoy
March 14, it’s March break and pi day! Scrabble would be a great game
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
I would say 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.
St. Patrick’s Day of course so I can dress up like a leprechaun
I’d like to give my grandson a Lego kit on the first day of March break because it would give him something to do for the week
I would give a toy to my nephew on his birthday March 19, 2023 and the toy would be a LEGO set because it is a toy that uses imagination.
If i win, please feel the giving and let me or you give them to a toy drive.
The Game of Life to help kids see some pitfalls of life so to speak. Though I would give a new toy for Christmas morning, something to make think but have lots of fun. Christmas can be magical for kids but stressful , that’s why I feel good giving a new toy or two to the donation box.
A young boy plays with his toy,
And it brings him great joy.
T-rains, teddies, and trucks.
O-utdoor toys. Indoor toys.
Y-ou never get bored!
S-hout Hurray for TOYS!
March Break would also be great time to gift a new toy. Keep them entertained and excited with a learning game; like Scrabble.
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