I can't wait for the International Toy Fair in New York City! It starts tomorrow and even a mere 2-3 feet of snow isn't stopping me. There is such...
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PAL Winners in Variety Store in Kiel Wisconsin
Like many of you, I enjoyed some time off with family over the 4th of July. Our gang often gathers in Wisconsin so I enjoyed a week of activities...
ASTRA Marketplace 2012 Best New Finds to Build Language
I thoroughly enjoyed my first ASTRA (American Specialty Toy Retailing Association) Marketplace Convention this past week in Baltimore. I moved from...
Launching HABA’s new Terra Kids Catamaran
One of the joys of having a toy award is knowing that I am helping kids by helping their parents and educators select great products to build...
Lego Creative Sorter Wins PAL Award, Speech Therapy Tool
Here's a multi-use lego DUPLO bucket for loads of therapy fun. Spread the word to your OT and PT friends too because there is a lot of fine motor...
Creative Cakes by DUPLO Fun for Speech Therapy
Don't we love DUPLO lego products for getting the language learning going in speech therapy? Recently, lego introduced several new products covered...
Toy Industry Continues to Grow
Here's a great post with permission from Frugal Dad sharing wonderful insights on the toy industry--parents spend more on toys for infants and...
“Kidoozie Twist and Turn Ring Toss” Great Toy for Summer Fun
Take a little twist on the usual ring toss by adding some angles, movement and music and the family fun is multiplied. Kids engage in a little...
Baby Toys That Expand to Early Pretend Play
Two new baby toys by Early Years have double play potential as they provide multi-sensory experiences for your baby and later pretend play props for...
Best “Toy Story 3” Toys for Creative Play, Speech Therapy
Wow, Toy Story 3 has only been out a few weeks and I am seeing products everywhere. I even went to the grocery store and saw Toy Story cookies and...
Using Toys to Extend a Story Book
Cuddle up with a good picture book, add a plush character from the story and you have literacy plus play! I introduced Opal from Toot and Puddle:...
Kids’ Creative Play Starts With The Right Toys
A good language enhancing toy will spark a child's imaginative play. It is a delight to watch them build on their story as they take a prop and...
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