Dude, The Spooner is Rad

Earth Explorer Toys in Zionsville, INYour child is active and likes the idea of snowboarding, surfing or skateboarding. The problem is, you may not live near slopes or waves and YOU may not be ready for your child to have a skateboard or broken bones, as a result ;-) . We hear you and we have a solution: The Spooner!

The Spooner is a piece of sports equipment that looks like a shorter, wider skateboard with curved edges – like a spoon. You stand on it sideways and mimic moves like you’re riding a snowboard, surfboard or skateboard. While the Spooner doesn’t have wheels, its shape makes it a challenge to balance, teaching your child the skills they’ll need to master the “real thing”. You can flip, spin, slide and wobble on the board, and as the kids say, it’s totally rad.

Spooner Boards makes two boards: a 28” Pro model made for people more than 4 feet tall, and the 24” Freestyle model, which is great for people less than 4 feet tall. The Freestyle is suitable for children aged 3 and up and is on the Astra Best Toys for Kids list. Bonus!

It works great on any surface and in any space. Your kids can use the Spooner in your living room, kitchen, bedroom, in the grass, on a tennis court or in the driveway — no waves, slopes or wheels required.

The Freestyle Spooner comes in seven colors and has horizontal strips for foot traction. You have to watch the demonstration video. Dude, it’s rad!

Toys to Get Your Kids Active

Earth Explorer toy store in Zionsville, INWe love toys that encourage activity versus sitting in front of the TV, so here are Earth Explorer Toys’ top recommendations for toys that encourage your family to move!

The Beamo is a giant, lightweight and durable flying hoop that’s easy to throw and even easier to catch. It measures 30 inches in diameter and can go more than 100 feet on a toss! Head outside during half-time with this Frisbee-esque toy. It’s fun for the entire family.

The Blast Pad Jr. is a stomping good time. It includes a flexible launch tube, built-in missile holder, 37-inch telescoping tube and three missiles. Load the missiles in the tube (one at a time), give the durable air bubble a good stomp and launch the missiles for some high-flying excitement! Just try to aim away from the roof J.

For some really silly fun, you and your family will surely get some belly laughs out of the Marshmallow Shooter. Load mini marshmallows into the shooter for ammo, aim and fire as far as 30 feet. We’re pretty sure you’ll get extra points for landing marshmallows in a cup of hot chocolate.

If it’s raining or snowing outside, the Hall Stars Indoor 2-in-1 Hockey & Baseball set will come in handy. It includes an automatic ball shooter, a foam stick, foam bat and foam balls. (Batteries not included.)

Finally, while the jump rope and hula hoop might be “oldies,” they are still “goodies.” Updated versions of these old standards include an 8-foot double-braided jump rope by Just Jump It. Also, the Swirl Laser Hoop is perfect for a family hula hoop contest. These hoops are filled with pellets for sound and come in three sizes and a variety of bright colors.

Have fun!