Disclaimer: This Inside South Florida segment is sponsored by Sony Interactive Entertainment, Converse, Five Star, Prodigy Education, and Melissa & Doug. All opinions and views are of the advertiser and do not reflect those of WSFL-TV.
Lifestyle expert Meaghan Murphy joined Inside South Florida with her top picks to help parents and kids start the school year with style, fun, and learning. From tech-driven study tools to classic sneakers and screen-free play, these essentials bring balance to back-to-school prep.
Climate Station
Meaghan highlighted Climate Station, a free PlayStation educational app created with NASA data that teaches kids about climate change through immersive, interactive storytelling. A perfect way to blend gaming with real-world learning.
Converse Shoes
Back-to-school style starts at the feet. Converse brings fresh options like the Chuck Taylor All Star Double Stack with a two-inch platform, the throwback Classic Trainer with a 70s soccer vibe, and Converse By You, which lets kids personalize colors, graphics, and styles at Converse.com.
Five Star Study App
Five Star, the go-to for notebooks and planners, now offers a Study App that digitizes handwritten notes into flashcards and study tools. Meaghan emphasized how writing notes by hand improves memory, and now students can combine that with digital convenience. For more information, visit FiveStarBuiltStrong.com.
Prodigy Education Game
Loved by kids and teachers alike, Prodigy is a free, game-based learning platform for math and English. With rewards and engaging gameplay, it helps students stay motivated both in class and at home. Learn more at ProdigyGame.com.
Wooden Vending Machine Play Set
For screen-free fun, Melissa & Doug toys spark imagination and teach real-life skills. Meaghan featured their wooden vending machine, which helps kids learn cause and effect, sorting, numbers, and organization, all without a battery or screen. Shop the collection at MelissaAndDoug.com.
Watch the full segment to see Meaghan’s back-to-school picks in action. For more details and lifestyle tips, visit MeaghanBMurphy.com.
