I am the mom of a very active 18-month-old little boy, who admittedly has had the opportunity to play with far too many toys. Despite having a house full of practically every variety of age appropriate toy he always seems to resort back to a few favorites. He plays with all of his toys at ...
I am an English teacher, not a Montessori teacher, but my daughter goes to a Montessori Charter School and through her education I have been exposed to the philosophy and genuine beauty of the teaching style first hand. When I think about toys that help children learn, I first think about the didactic style of ...
A toddler’s world is one of exploration and adventure. They’re discovering new things about their domain every day, and their curious little minds need continual stimulation. As such, the best toys for toddlers are those that make learning fun! TOY BUYING TIPS ~ Toddlers are notorious for having very short attention spans. Toys that have ...
When I was pregnant I swore that I would allow my son only quiet, creativity-inspiring toys. I also promised myself that I would not let him watch TV. After reading several articles about attention deficit disorder in children, I became convinced that noisy toys and television were the main ingredients in the perfect recipe for ...
Since so many families are getting ready to start traveling, parents are eager to find travel toys that will keep little ones happy. There are just so many toys currently on the market, and it can be difficult to determine which one is best. One thing that many parents know for sure is that you ...
Christmas, Easter, Valentine’s Day and any other major holiday create a run on shelves lined with educational toys for toddlers. They are shiny and look great in the catalog. Therefore, it would seem that buying learning toys for toddlers is a snap. Of course, once the present is given and wrestled out of its package ...
When your child starts climbing, you’ll want to invest in some toys to keep them from dangerous activities. An indoor play set is also great for the cold winter months or for summer months too hot for outdoor play. When deciding what toys are best for you, there are several factors to consider. The Little ...
The best toys for 2 and 3 year olds don’t have to be expensive, my son is amused by things that are very cheap and simple. Stop wasting your money on the fancy toys because they rarely play with them anyway. My son has a room full of toys that we bought because we thought ...
Your infant is growing fast and is now exploring on his/her own. And it is time to supplement the infant toys with toddler ones. Although the toddler will still enjoy the infant toys, he needs to expand his horizons. When shopping for toddler toys, safety comes first. Be sure there are no sharp edges, and ...
