I often talk about staying relevant with kids by keeping up with their favorite toys, movies, games, etc.
You can use these as talking points when you are trying to connect with kids at church.
The fact that you know about the toys kids like gives you the opportunity to enter their world and show that you really do care about what they care about.
Here is some valuable information you can use to jump start conversations with kids.
The toy rankings you see below are from The Toy Association polls with over 6,300 kids voting.
Action Figure of the Year:
Pokémon Train & Play Deluxe Pikachu by Jazware
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Mutant Mayhem by Playmates
Collectible of the Year:
Bitzee by Spin Master
Pokémon Squishmallows collection by Jazwares
Creative Toy of the Year:
American Girl, Create Your Own by Mattel
National Geographic Hobby Pottery Wheel by Blue Marble
Vehicle of the Year:
RC Akula (Avatar: The Way of Water) by McFarlane Toys
TMNT Mutant Mayhem Pizza Fire Van by Playmates Toys
Playset of the Year:
Scribble Scrubbie Glow Lagoon by Crayola
PAW Patrol Mighty Aircraft Carrier by Spin Master
Specialty Toy of the Year:
Shashibo Jumbie Artist Series by Fun in Motion Toy
KAI: The AI Robot by Thames & Kosmos
Doll of the Year:
Barbie The Movie Dolls by Mattel
Plush of the Year:
Squishmallows by Jazwares
Game of the Year:
5 Second Rule Relay by PlayMonster
Construction Toy of the Year:
Disney Up House by The LEGO Group