Children’s Desks for Back to School

You may be enjoying the freedom and fun that summer brings, but don’t get too complacent—the school year is fast approaching and you do not want to get caught by surprise.

Chances are you have seen the Back to School displays at your local store and heard plenty of commercials talking about great deals and essential items. But in addition to pencils, notebooks, and crayons, there is another item you should consider: a kid-sized desk. 

Soon enough, homework will once again be a nightly occurrence. As you well know, it can sometimes lead to battles and make home life stressful. One way to reduce the stress and the struggle is to create a homework specific space for your child. Instead of allowing your young boy or girl to get distracted by working in a high traffic area of the home, create a quiet sanctuary that will inspire and motivate his or her learning. Keep the toys and electronics away, keep the supplies stocked, and make sure you select a desk that is functional, durable, and aesthetically pleasing. 

At A Kid Place, there is a wide variety of children's furniture, including, kid-sized wooden desks to choose from. Each item is carefully selected and offers the highest quality on the market. Always looking for new items to help grow the selection, A Kid Place practically does the shopping for you. You are certain to find a student desk that is perfect for your home. 

Take the KidKraft Study Desk for example. This wooden study desk is the perfect item to inspire your child to study. Brand new for 2014, this desk comes with a matching chair and offers plenty of ways to stay organized. Kids can store their supplies in the ample drawer space, organize his or her homework with the desktop filing system, and prioritize their work using the corkboard. 

Kidkraft Study Desk with Drawers - Espresso 26703 

Kidkraft Study Desk with Drawers - White 26704

If you think your child might need a little extra motivation to sit down and work, the Gudecraft Jr. Roll-Top Desk might be just what the doctor ordered. Sturdy and lasting in its wooden construction, this desk is ready to grow with any young person. And who can resist that old-fashioned roll-top design?  With plenty of storage space and a matching chair included, this desk is a perfect place to study. Available in natural, white, and espresso to integrate easily with any décor.

Guidecraft Jr. Roll-Top Desk with Chair - Light Oak

Guidecraft Jr. Roll-Top Desk with Chair - Espresso

Guidecraft Jr. Roll-Top Desk with Chair - White

For the child whose room is more minimalist in design, the KidKraft Pinboard Desk with Hutch and Chair is the perfect complement. With simple lines and zero fuss, this desk pulls together an attractive and clean look. The center drawer allows for plenty of storage space to keep supplies at hand. Thanks to the hutch, your child can pin reminders to the cork board and keep a few special mementos close by.

Kidkraft Pinboard Desk with Hutch and Chair in Espresso

Finally, for the tiniest of budding writers, there is the Teamson Kids’ Train Writing Desk. This desk is as whimsical as it gets and offers the needed motivation for a young child to concentrate long enough to complete a homework assignment. With plenty of storage in addition to writing space, this train desk will certainly be put to good use. 

Teamson Kids Children's Train Writing Desk W-8207A

So, as you complete your Back to School shopping, don’t forget to add a children’s desk to your list. It will make the school year run a bit more smoothly and help keep your home calm.  

Morgan Cycle Retro Tricycles—Let Your Kids Cruise the Neighborhood in Style

Morgan Cycle Retro Tricycles

Vintage toys are all the rage. From classic wooden building blocks to handmade rag dolls, toys from time gone by are back again. 

There is something quite delightful about your child playing with something that looks like it was taken from another era. In a world full of plastic, primary colored toys, retro items feel special and unique. Additionally, in a way, it connects us to our history, to the older generations within our families. 

When we think about retro items we think of two things—style and durability. When it comes to children’s products, both of these qualities are very important. It’s no wonder that parents want to incorporate retro items into their children’s lives. With so many options on the market, it is quite simple to do so.

If your child has ever gotten excited as you drove past a classic car, then Morgan Cycle Retro Tricycles are the perfect throwback toy for your little boy or girl. Modeled after the 1934 Van Doren tricycle you have no doubt seen in classic film and television series—or in any toy museum in the world—Morgan Cycle retro trikes are aesthetically pleasing, exceptionally durable, and meet all of today’s safety standards and regulations.

Your kids may not be able to get behind the wheel of a ’39 Ford Deluxe, but that doesn’t mean they cannot cruise with the same style and class. Take, for example, Morgan Cycle’s Pink Fairy Retro Tricycle. Your preschooler will be delighted with this gorgeous, airbrushed, vintage-style trike. With its sleek, curved design, it is as fancy as any classic car to have ever caught her eye. 

No so into pink? Their Lavender Retro Tricycle might be just the fit for your toddler. Sleek and sophisticated—as all Morgan Cycle tricycles are—she won’t be able to resist hopping on the moment she sees it and riding it around the block. From the airbrushed paint job to the chrome detailing, it is an absolute visual delight.

If you are looking for something more neutral, their Black Hawk Retro Tricycle is the perfect solution. When you picture classic cars, you often picture them in a shiny, black finish, just like that of this trike. Whether speeding through the park or taking a leisurely ride down the street, this cycle lets your little one do it in style.

All Morgan Cycle Retro Tricycles are incredibly stylish and extremely durable. Featuring steel construction, these trikes are designed to last and be passed down from child to child and generation to generation. Each one receives the highest care during assembly, including expert paint jobs and beautiful details. All materials used are non-toxic and safe for children. A working headlight is standard—and often the young rider’s favorite feature—as are the durable steel spokes, solid rubber wheels, leather saddle seat, and adjustable handle bars.

If you are looking for a gift that will help your kids stand out in a crowd, the Morgan Cycle Retro Tricycle line is here to serve as your solution. Stylish, enduring, and positively captivating, there really is nothing quite like it.  

BERG Ferrari Pedal Go-Karts: The Ultimate in Ride-on Toys

BERG Ferrari 150 Italia and FXX Racer Go-Karts

What child isn’t fascinated by a well-designed sports car: the flash of the color, the sound of the engine, and the incredible speed? When riding their bikes, they imagine that they are driving one, and every toy car is transformed in their minds to be one. 

When it comes to fascinating sports cars, Ferrari is pretty much at the top of the list, both here in the U.S. and internationally; it is the universal standard. So, when it comes to looking for a ride-on toy for your kids, why settle for anything less?

BERG Ferrari Pedal Go-Karts offer stylish outdoor fun for boys and girls who have a need for speed. Unlike go-karts powered by motors, these pedal powered go-karts are incredibly safe and much more interactive for their young drivers. As such, children can begin using them at a younger age while mom and dad feel more secure. 

There are three models offered: Ferrari 150 Italia, FXX Racer, and FXX Exclusive. Each one is stylish and safe in design, kid-powered, and can be pedaled both forwards and backwards. 

150 Italia Pedal Go-Kart

This model is well suited for the youngest of riders; it can be used by kids as young as three years old and can be used by most riders up until eight years of age since the seat and steering wheel are adjustable. Inspired by the Ferrari Formula 1 racecar design, including sponsor stickers, it is sure to appeal to the inner speed demon of any girl or boy. This go-kart is designed with the BFR drive system, a unique system that allows the driver to pedal both forwards and backwards and also to coast without moving the pedals. 

BERG Ferrari 150 Italia Pedal Go-Kart

FXX Racer Pedal Go-Kart

The FXX racer is the mid-range model in the line of BERG Ferrari Pedal Go-Karts. Designed with the same care as the actual car, this go-kart comes with front and rear spoilers, tires and rims with the Ferrari logo, sport steering wheel, and an aerodynamic design. It is officially licensed by Ferrari, so you know it is top of the line. 

As with the 150 Italia, is can go forward or in reverse  and  both the seat and steering wheel can be adjusted. Unlike the 150 Italia, it is suitable for older children and even some adults; it can accommodate a child as young as five and works for individuals up to 5’10” and 200 pounds. Not only can your son or daughter enjoy this stylish ride, but you can get in on the fun, too!

BERG Ferrari FXX Racer Pedal Go-Kart

FXX Exclusive Pedal Go-Kart

If you are already going for a Ferrari go-kart, why not go all out? The FXX Exclusive is the top of the BERG Ferrari Pedal Go-Kart line and it is easy to see why. The FXX Exclusive takes the best features of the FXX Racer, adds plenty of its own, and dresses them up in luxury. 

Controlled by a leather wrapped steering wheel and with seven gears to switch between, this go-kart offers a genuine driving experience. It even comes with a speedometer so your children (or you) can see the speed. It is the perfect kart for zipping around the neighborhood or the racetrack. 

BERG Ferrari FXX Exclusive Pedal Go-Kart

If you are looking for a ride-on toy to entertain your children—or yourself—this summer, BERG Ferrari Pedal Go-Karts are the ultimate way to have fun in style.  

Mason Roller Racer: the Perfect Indoor / Outdoor Ride-on Toy

Mason Roller Racer

Summer is here—the pools are open, the kids are out of school, and it is the perfect time for some outdoor fun. Chances are you are shopping around for interesting and innovative toys to keep your children entertained and outside. There are many toys on the market and making a decision isn’t easy.

The biggest problem with summertime toys I have run into as both a parent and a retailer is that you really only get to use them for a few months. Most are strictly to be used outdoors; when the weather turns cold, or even on rainy summer days, the toys sit unused. By the time the next summer rolls around, many of them will have been outgrown or deteriorated while in storage. 

The Mason Roller Racer is the perfect ride-on toy to buy for summertime fun while avoiding the usual traps. This sit-skate scooter works just as well indoors as it does outside, is suitable for a wide variety of ages, and is durable enough to survive months of storage should you find a need to store it.  

There is a good chance that you do not know what the Mason Roller Racer is, even though you might have used one when you were in school. Essentially, it is a low to the ground scooter that is powered by the weight and movement of the person riding. Rather than typical handlebars, the scooter has footbars with hand grips, allowing the rider to maneuver the scooter with his or her feet or hands. Made in the U.S.A, it is highly durable and designed to last for decades. Kids can entertain themselves for hours challenging each other to obstacle courses or cruising around the park. Even mom and dad will be tempted to join in with their boys and girls and have some fun!

Here at A Kid Place, we offer two different models. The Sport Roller Racer model is suitable for most uses and designed with safety in mind. In fact, schools and daycares, as part of their PE programs, frequently use this ride-on toy; you know that it is safe enough to place your trust in. The low center of gravity prevents the scooter from tipping and the handle grips keep little fingers safe. The scooter is designed without any sharp edges, making it safer than any other ride on toy on the market. While a helmet and shoes should always be used, you can relax while your children play on this scooter.

The Deluxe Amusement Roller Racer is the ideal model for parents who want their scooter to grow with their child. This model, while still able to be used by small children, can support up to 250 pounds. The Amusement Roller Racer is considered the top of the line in Mason's scooter line, is the most durable and the most flexible, and earned its name because it is actually used in amusement parks.

If you are looking for a great new summer ride-on toy that is versatile and built to last, look no further than the Mason Roller Racer line. No matter which option you choose, smiles and fun are guaranteed.