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Home Planetarium Offers Fun Astronomy for Kids
Children are fascinated with space. From watching a rocket launch to looking for constellations and spotting meteorites, astronomy for kids can spark their interest and imagination in this amazing topic. Just going outside to look at stars and planets can be a thrill.
Posted December 10, 2009 at 12:12 pm no commentsThomas Wooden Railway Helps Kids Develop Cognitive Skills
It is easy to under-estimate the educational benefits of play time. By the time we become adults, most of us have been indoctrinated with the philosophy of no pain, no gain. But research shows play time for kids can help with development of important skills.
Posted December 10, 2009 at 12:11 pm no comments5 Educational Benefits of Kids Stuffed Animals Toys
Often, a child’s first toy might be a teddy bear or another stuffed animal. Stores are full of stuffed toys, and there are even entire businesses dedicated to customizing stuffed animals. While adults may think that such toys are cute and soft, there is more potential lying inside.
Posted December 10, 2009 at 12:10 pm no commentsIdeas for Using Carrera Slot Cars as Kids Learning Toys
Carrera slot cars are miniature cars guided by a groove (or “slot”) in the track. Though most consider them to be toys useful only for entertainment person, Carrera slot cars can also be used as kids learning toys.
Posted December 10, 2009 at 12:10 pm no commentsTips for Getting the Most From Rokenbok Construction Toys
Construction toys are a great example of tried and true, basic toys. Some popular brands of construction toys include Rokenbok, Lego and Melissa & Doug Blocks.
Posted December 10, 2009 at 12:09 pm no commentsPretend Play Toys Like Playmobil Have Real World Consequences
Pretend play offers kids a safe way to learn real world behaviors without the real world consequences… or maybe not. The toys kids play with during make-believe time can have a significant real-world impact on what kids learn or don’t learn, and how they develop their creativity, imagination and unique talents.
Posted December 10, 2009 at 12:08 pm no commentsLearning Toys Stimulate Different Types of Child Development
Parents might not spend a lot of time thinking about the make-believe learning toys they provide to their kids, but maybe they should start. A closer look at play time shows that different types of toys stimulate different types of child development.
Posted December 10, 2009 at 12:07 pm no commentsBeginners Guide to the Estes Model Rockets Hobby
Model rockets make a great hobby for people of any age. Sport rocketry was pioneered in 1957 as an educational tool to introduce young adults to the doctrine of rocket flight. Today, hobbyists have access to a great selection, choosing primarily between an Estes Rocket or an alternative from Apogee Components.
Posted December 10, 2009 at 12:06 pm no commentsAmerica’s Most Dangerous Play Toys
The Consumer Products Safety Commission reports there were an average of 162,500 toy-related injuries among children under age 15 during the three year period from 2005 to 2007.
Posted December 10, 2009 at 12:05 pm no commentsMelissa and Doug Alphabet Blocks Help Kids Develop Skills
Alphabet blocks offer many potential benefits to young kids. Alphabet blocks are available from several manufacturers including Citiblocks, Schylling and Melissa and Doug.
Posted December 10, 2009 at 12:04 pm no comments