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We have tons of toys in our house. How can I organize them so my kids get the most play value from them?
Erin, Pittsburgh, Mom of Katie (9), Lizzie (8) Mary (6) Ben and Jacob (4)
The best way to get the most play value is to organize them so that they ARE played with. For example, board games are fun but you really need to have them in sight as a reminder to play oftern. Stack boxes by age groups on a shelf in a room that will encourage social play. Consider the kitchen and family room. Keep them in the box and neatly tape all 4 corners on both the top and bottom of the box. This will help to reinforce the box after multiple uses.
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One Step Ahead Tool Belt and Tool Set Combo
$44.90
Tool toys allow a child to use creativity while stimulating
hand eye coordination and logical thinking. This tool
belt and tool set promotes imaginative play for budding
carpenters and mechanics. Included are 37 real-working
tools scaled for small hands (screwdrivers, hammer,
safety goggles, etc.). When a child manuipulates the
tools, this encourages fine motor skills, concentration
and creative role play. For storing the tools, the ergonomic
padded and contoured tool belt is authentic down to
the last detail including removable suspenders and clip-on
pouches. The tools also include its' own hard plastic
tool case with a carry handle and nametag. NOTE: These
tools should not be used by young children for safety
reasons.The tools and the belt may be purchased seperately
and not as a set.
TIP: This set included REAL toys that have sharp pieces
and parts. They should be kept in a safe place in the
home AWAY from younger children and parents should be
aware where they toys are kept in the house. Adult supervision
is suggested during use.
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Toy Tips to Parents: Time to Unplug
Don't over stuff the toy box with tech toys. When is technology too much technology?
While tech toys are popular and some can be educational, the latest round of newcomers at Toy Fair makes it clear we're going too far into technology assisted play. It seems technology now permeates almost every kind of toy category on the toy shelves. Parents run the risk of stocking the playroom with items that undermine the important developmental aspects of childhood play.
