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<\/h2>\n<\/h2>\nIf you\u2019re looking for a gift that actually gets the whole family off the couch \u2014 including the youngest kids \u2014 the NEX Playground console<\/a> is a winner.<\/p>\n I\u2019ve had two units running for a full year now, and it has become a staple in my classroom at recess.<\/p>\n The magic is in the motion-tracking camera \u2014 no controllers, no complicated setup.<\/p>\n Kids (and adults!) can just jump, dance, stretch, kick, and wave their arms, and the game responds instantly.<\/p>\n It turns your family room into an active playground without kids even realizing they\u2019re exercising.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n The base NEX Playground includes several games right out of the box with a remote and the following games:<\/p>\n Even if you don\u2019t subscribe to anything extra, you get plenty of active play built in. <\/p>\n Honestly, during recess, we mostly played Party Fowl the full first year, and my students were thrilled. It has a bunch of fun-paced competitive games for kids to try and see who wins. <\/p>\n But after we got the Play Plass, the game possibilities opened up, and my students rarely play Party Fowl now. \ud83d\ude41<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n The optional Play Pass expands the game library significantly:<\/p>\n The Play Pass unlocks 20\u201330+ games<\/strong> (and growing), ranging from fitness and sports games to dance-offs and kid-favorite franchises. New content is added regularly.<\/p>\n It\u2019s absolutely worth it if you have multiple kids or use this in a classroom setting.<\/p>\n In addition, NEX adds new games and content every month, including some fun holiday-themed content that pops up in games sometimes.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Kids literally sprint into the STEAM Lab at recess to grab a turn. It\u2019s one of the best movement-break tools I\u2019ve ever used.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n The NEX Playground console sells for $249 on the NEX Playground console<\/a> and the NEX Playground console<\/a> is available for $89 per year directly from NEX Playground.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n From a parent and teacher perspective, the NEX Playground is one of the best \u201cactive play\u201d tech items I have in the classroom.<\/p>\n I personally use NEX Playground for fun movement breaks, while my students crowd around it at recess and beg for just one more round.<\/p>\n It\u2019s not meant to replace gaming consoles with deep storylines or competitive esports titles \u2014 it\u2019s meant to get bodies moving, create laughter, and bring people together. And it does that incredibly well.<\/p>\n If you’re looking for a gift the whole family can enjoy \u2014 one that promotes activity, works in small spaces, and grows with the kids \u2014 the NEX Playground is a great choice.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/h2>\n
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