As soon as the temperatures start to rise, I know my four kids will be begging to swim ... and always with a big bag of the best pool toys in tow. Admittedly, I might have a pool toy problem.

This week we celebrate these kiddos’ devotion to the misunderstood fish with Shark Week ... We pulled together the best shark toys, books and stuffed animals to help kids get in on the Shark ...

The Christian Appalachian Project (CAP) is collaborating with Marine Toys for Tots and Good360 for Operation Sharing.

“Toys that do this best are ones ... Simple games like go fish, old maid, and spoons are great starting points for younger kids and can still be fun for a mixed-age group.

While adults might relish a day of leisure at the beach, kids often prefer a few distractions—namely toys and games. The best beach toys allow kids to explore the sand and surf in new ways ...

Emphasis that eating them is not a priority as most of the fish the kids will catch will be too small. Begin to cast by reeling in the line until the hook is 3-6 inches from the rod tip.