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Monday, July 31, 2006
Spa-rific Science for Girls!
This isn't your average perfume and make-up play kit. This is science at its best. This unique kit allows girls to experiment with items they might find more interesting than run of the mill chemicals that are normally found in this type of kit. The Girl's Ultimate Spa And Perfume Kit comes complete with everything the young lady in your life needs to create her very own homemade spa experience. This is a fun kit for a girl to use alone or with a group of girl friends on a sleep over or other gathering which promotes cooperation, idea sharing and group play. The kit contains natural ingredients that allow your child to create bath oils, oatmeal soap, foaming baths, wonderfully scented bath balms and much morel. There are five different kinds of perfumes included so your young lady can create her own exclusive scent by experimenting with the types she likes best. Also, included in the kit is information about aromatherapy, the use of scents to create an aura of relaxation. Another way to teach your child about the scientific basics of hypothesis and outcome is to ask her to write down what she "thinks" the outcome of her experiment will be, whether is it adding certain scents or mixing together ingredients to make soap. Then have her write down what the actual outcome of her experiment was. This teaches planning, considering all ingredients and what they do and thinking ahead to probable outcomes which can be applied to many life situations beyond this fun kit. This kit is perfect for kids ages 8 and up and makes a fantastic activity for groups. If you're looking for a way to interest your daughter in science, use the things she's interested in to peak her curiosity of science.
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Wednesday, July 26, 2006
Fun While Sorting Shapes
It can be an amazing experience to watch your child as he or she begins to learn about the many textures, shapes and colors in the world. One of the big milestones that you wait for as a parent is the ability to sort out different shapes. You may remember from when you were younger that you had different wooden puzzles where you could match up the shapes and place the puzzle pieces in. While those sorts of wooden puzzles are still available today, there is also a fairly decent list of other shape sorting toys that really encourage this stage of development. One of the coolest shape sorting toys available today happens to be the Smart Safari Gator. This is a fabulous learning toy that is made by Learning resources. The Smart Safari Gator has plenty of great shapes that children enjoy working with to help them build their valuable coordination skills. There are actually six different shapes that children can work with that also happen to be different colors. While they work on placing these shapes in their proper place, the gator even makes fun chomping noises! Once children close the mouth of this playful gator, all of the shapes pop out so they can work on it again. You are sure to be amazed when you see just how much your child will enjoy working with these fun shapes and colors. Working on their fine motor skills has never been easier or more fun! This is also the perfect toy that you can sit down with them and use, while giving plenty of praise for a job well done.
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Monday, July 24, 2006
Fun and Organization All In One
When your son or daughter comes inside, you may notice that they struggle to reach their hook on the family coat rack. Another common problem that you may see is them hopping around on one foot trying to take their boots or sneakers off to place them on the mat by the door. For such problems, it would make things so much easier if you had a great place for your child to put his or her items without having to struggle at all. The Kids Animal Stool with Coat Rack is the perfect addition to any home, even if you have more than one child. Each of these fun coat racks come with several hooks to place jackets, book bags, sweatshirts and more. There is also a fabulous stool where your child can sit down to take their shoes or boots off. With such a cool stool by your front door, your child will never have to struggle while removing their footwear ever again. Such a great stool with coat rack will also give your child a great sense of accomplishment that they can do something without having to ask for any help. It can also be a great feeling to know that the rack is there just for them to use. No matter what your child's likes are, there should be a stool that will be just right. You have the fun pony, zebra or giraffe designs to choose from. Fun and organization can be achieved right at your front door with the help of Kids Animal Stools.
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Wednesday, July 19, 2006
Bring Out The Artist In Your Child
It is pretty much guaranteed that you will see a child's eye open up with delight when they are given the opportunity to build and create. For the little artist within your life, the best thing to do is give them as many opportunities as possible to grow and utilize their artistic abilities. This not only builds hand-eye coordination, it builds self-confidence. This type of an undertaking involves much more than just the mere purchase of a box of crayons and a pad of paper. When you are looking to give children a chance to explore their artistic side, a great bet is to get them a nice art table with all sorts of supplies. The Super Art Table is the perfect way to bring even the shyest child out of their shell. Once they get a chance to check out all of the craft supplies that you can place in this fun table, they will begin creating in no time at all. Many teachers and daycares have already made the choice of bringing this great art table into their play space. Go ahead and see just how much your child will create once they sit down at the Super Art Table. Just a few of the great features of this table include a roll of paper along with a cutter and three cup holes complete with canvas storage bags. There are also two nice benches where children can sit and share along with others. Oh, you may also want to purchase a handful of magnets along with the Super Art Table as well because you are guaranteed to have a bunch of great creations to display on your refrigerator.
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Monday, July 17, 2006
Climbing and Sliding and Playing, Oh My!
Children just love to explore and play around while climbing, crawling and more. Exploring all that is around them is a big part of a child's life and their growing process. However, there are lots of areas outside where you do not want them to be exploring. Because of this, it is important that you give them plenty of wonderful and safe places where they can do all of the climbing, jumping and exploring that they want without getting hurt. When you provide a nice way for your child to get out all of their crazy and intuitive exploration cravings, the perfect item to help you out is the Fever Faux Wood House. This awesome piece of outdoor activity greatness is made to last for a long time, throughout all of the seasons and elements. This climber also has the wonderful added feature of an activity table and there are even two different ladders on the sides that children can use to climb on up. Watch your kids have a blast as they make their way up to the top and then slip on down the wavy slide to the bottom. The Feber Faux Wood House is a great way for your child to learn how to play with others and interact in a positive way while exercising and pretending. If the features that are listed aren't enough, there is even a bench seat that can be switched over into a different play area where kids can even enjoy a sandbox. There is always something fun to do with the Feber Faux Wood House.
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Wednesday, July 12, 2006
Fun With Ride On Toys
Do you remember the days when you were little and you just could not wait to get outside and tool around on your favorite ride on toy? Well, the kids today are really no different than you used to be when you were younger. The only real difference now is that a good number of the ride on toys have changed for the better. Many of the ride on toys that you will see are sleek, innovative and so much easier to navigate than the relics of the past. Tap into your inner child and think about what kind of a riding adventure that you would like your own kids to have! If you happen to be a fan of golf yourself, you may have found your child tagging along from time to time with their very own play golf set. Children just love to play pretend, and now there is a really cute way for them to get around. The Lil' Driver Golf Cart is a fun way for your child to play pretend with their very own ride on toy. This fun toy is made for children that are between the ages of 3 and 7, and has been proven to be a safe ride. The Lil' Driver comes complete with great steering and there is even a horn that your child can sound if they need to. There is a great sun shade so that you do not have to worry as much about their precious skin under the sun. Let them climb aboard so that they can drive their very own motorized ride on toy just like they are riding a golf cart at the club!
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Monday, July 10, 2006
Discovering Is Fun With Outdoor Toys
You may have already noticed just how much fun your child has when he or she heads outside to play. There are so many great natural wonders for them to explore and learn about. However, you may not always want them to be digging in your flower garden or going by the potentially dangerous stream near your house. This is when the aid of great outdoor toys can help you keep your child safe without dampening their learning or creativity. The Frog Pond Sand & Water Table is an absolutely wonderful way to integrate outdoor play and learning without having to worry about some of the possible dangers outside. Set this outdoor toy up near your house so that you can watch them play and have a great time. Kids just love the number of activities that they can do with this table, and the possibilities for their adventures are endless. You will find that the Frog Pond comes complete with a sturdy frame and tub so that you know it will last for a long time. The kids are sure to fall in love with the dips and canals that are built into the table so that they can dig and pour all day long. Some parents have even been known to bring this outdoor table inside during the colder months so that kids can play with beans and other items on it. Such a great table will lend so many hours of productive play and learning for your child, whether it is used as an indoor or an outdoor toy!
posted by SensoryEdge
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Wednesday, July 05, 2006
Pretend Play at Its Best
If you're looking for a toy that will take your children away from the computer games and television screens - consider giving them a toy the encourages pretend play. Pretend play is very important for all children developmentally. It encourages them to use their imaginations and that is something many children don't get to do when the majority of their playtime is spent either watching DVDs or playing video games have base value as they do require skill and do develop some hand and eye coordination, but do not take the place of creative left brained thinking nor do they help develop social skills or expand imaginations. In order for your children to develop to their full creative potential, they should be encouraged to participate in playtime activities that encourage pretend scenarios and other make-believe games. A great pretend play toy is a throwback to your own childhood that you may remember well. A Wooden Tableware Set is an awesome way for kids to enjoy pretend play. They can play house, restaurant or have a picnic with all their favorite stuffed animals attending. This is also a fun toy for a couple of children to enjoy as there are two plates, two bowls, 2 knives, 2 spoons, 2 forks, 2 cups, 2 napkins, 1 salt and 1 pepper shaker. Your kids can pretend to cook and serve a meal and when teamed up with some fun wooden food items it will really highlight their playtime. This toy works just as well for one child to play with as it does when two children play as the only limitations on this toy are where the imaginations end.
posted by SensoryEdge
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Monday, July 03, 2006
Building Young Imaginations with Building Toys
A toy that can spark young imaginations to create and build is a valuable toy and a toy that can encourage group play and cooperation among children is also a great toy and when you can put both of these aspects into one fun toy - you have a real winning combination. A building toy that can be changed and rebuilt depending on the whims of the children playing with will make a toy that your kids and their friends don't become bored with too quickly. Toys that encourage group play among children help develop valuable social skills and allow children to learn to get along better. Toys the encourage cooperation also promote valuable communication skills among children. A super building set for your kids that will fit the bill is the Quadrilla Twist and Rail Set that is for children from 4 years of age and up. The Quadrilla has 147 straight and curved pieces that fit together in any way your children choose to build them. This set can make many different kinds of models for your children to experiment and drop the 50 marbles one by one down the ramps, slides and chutes they build. Your children can spend hours building mazes to drop the marbles down and experiment to see which way the marbles go best, fastest and even build two skinny towers side by side and have marble races. The choices of what to build are as endless as what your children can imagine in their heads.
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