The ultimate guide to developmental toys
Learning to juggle like a pro. Believe it or not, when a person is juggling 3 balls, only one will be in the air for the majority of the time – while each hand has the other two! With a little practice and some diligence, you can learn to juggle like a pro and impress … Read more
What’s the deal with fidget spinners? Fidget Spinners have recently been so popular that it has practically become a fidget craze. Increasing awareness of the educational benefits of fidget toys, fueled partially by recent studies that indicate that busy hands lead to improved concentration has fueled the surge in popularity of fidget spinners. Current research … Read more
Best toys for smart girls These companies are knocking down “gender specific” rules regarding play; while making traditionally “boy” styles of play like construction, science, and engineering appeal to young girls. The engineers, builders, and scientists (Bob the Builder, Jimmy Neutron, Lego Man, Sid the Science Kid, Handy Manny, and so on) are men, while the women are relegated to … Read more
The Smart-Toys Guide to ADHD Toys Shopping for toys for kids with ADD (attention deficit disorder) or ADHD (attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder) can be challenging. Flashy gifts are overly distracting, and complex toys are often overwhelming. Building confidence and self-sufficiency in kids with ADHD – or even sometimes, just keeping them occupied and entertained – can be an … Read more
How to pick toys for a deaf baby Unfortunately, deaf babies and children can often experience early language deprivation or limited exposure to language, which can have the unintended side effect of delayed cognitive and communicative development, and ultimately difficulties in the classroom and beyond. It may be challenging for a deaf infant to become … Read more
Top 20 toys for blind children Blind or visually impaired babies and children have a different set of needs in furthering their development. Without proper stimulation and intervention, milestones for a blind child may be delayed compared to the development of a sighted child – and particularly those that require self-initiated mobility: raising the body … Read more
From preschool age and on, as soon as children start beginning their sentences with “let’s pretend…” , they are learning about imagination and creativity. Creative play is essential to proper cognitive development for children and adolescents. Instead of dictating the play experience (as video-games and interactive toys can do), arts & craft and kit sets … Read more
What are the best LEGO alternatives? There are countless benefits to letting kids play with open-ended toys like LEGO. It’s also great for kids to have a wide variety of building toys, so that their developing brains can explore the ways that different shapes and connections go together. That’s why we’ve compiled a list of … Read more
Best fidget toys for helping kids focus Do fidget spinners really help kids pay attention? The answer may surprise you! Read more Evidence for the benefits of active play According to pediatric occupational therapists, sitting still is stunting development in critical ways. Read more Fort building kits for future architects! Fort sets allow kids to have fun while … Read more
Our Favorite Creative Costumes Children benefit intellectually, physically, socially, and emotionally from imaginative play. Playing dress up (or, if you want to be more formal, “socio-dramatic play”) is obviously a great way for kids to develop creativity and story-telling skills. Novel scenarios, inventive props, and fun new costumes stretch their imagination. But there are additional, … Read more
