Online and in the shops: Fun times

Teach pre-schoolers colours and matching skills, while challenging their reflexes with Chameleon Crunch, a new fun game from Mattel.

This cheeky chameleon character comes to life as he walks, talks and eats. Race to be the first player to feed all your bugs to the greedy reptile. Suitable for ages three plus and two to four players, costs €24.99 from Smyths.

¦ Free wheelin’: Developed with the help of Swiss medical experts, the sturdy and colourful Mini Micro scooter helps toddlers develop balance and co-ordination skills. The three-wheeled design of the Mini, ages three to five and Maxi, ages six-plus, Micro Scooters provides stability and helps children balance. Great for getting out and about before the evenings close in, these scooters are €75 for the Mini Micro in blue and pink and €125 for the Maxi Micro in black or purple in Pinocchio’s Toys & Gifts, Paul St, Cork, or you can buy online at www.micro-scooters.ie