Stephanie Peterson with Utah Mama’s shares where to look for “Toys that Teach.”
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As parents we try and foster that love of play by finding toys that will help with that process. It is so important for kids to use their imagination at any age. There are so many different kinds of play from building a marble tower to playing knights to snuggling up with a good book.
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These companies have products that do just that.
TOYS
Discovery Toys
www.discoverytoyslink.com/lesliebagley
Discovery Toys® carries the right toy for the right age and skill level. When this is done the child is given an invaluable head start in the learning process. They have a great selection of toys for the early years, preschool years and school years. They carry marble towers, curiosity cubes, a play kitchen, a doll house, and so much more. All these toys focus on exploration, expression, thinking skills and motor skills.
Imagination Place
www.imaginationplace.com
In the new creative children’s store and studio parents/caregivers can find fun books, CD’s, musical instruments, dress up clothing and creative toys for children of all ages. They carry unique gifts that are fun and inspiring. Their line of play canopies, puppets, costumes, and high quality musical instruments support the creative experiences children receive through the Music Together classes and Imagination Workshops. Their products teach children basic life skills such as focusing, communication, centering emotions and flexibility.
BOOKS AND ART
Usborne Books
www.kidsreadtoo.com
Usborne Books are design to draw kids in and foster a love of learning that lasts a lifetime. They have books for all ages. They have great Encyclopedias for the older kids, chapter books for all ages, and great interactive books for the little ones. When you give a child a book, you give a gift with no limitations, endless hours of adventure, imagination, learning and fun! You give a friend, an inspiration, and memories. Give the gift that helps them succeed in every area of their lives. Give them Books.
Roberts Crafts
www.robertscrafts.com
Put together an art kit with crayons, glue, scissors and junk mail. Other ideas include play dough, felt boards, paint and wooden crafts. He or she will be entertained for hours if given encouragement. Please SUPERVISE closely if you don’t want your child to have a self-induced bad haircut or attach the dog to her artwork!
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Utah Mama’s provides personal, professional and parenting resources designed to foster a greater sense of identity, empowerment and connection for women and mothers everywhere. The Handbook covers what, where and how to be the best Mama in town by collecting all the top Mama secrets. From community services and school information, to places to do and things to see-it’s a book packed with information that is compiled into 25+ in-depth chapters.
To order your Utah Mama’s Handbook, and for other great mothering information and advice, visit www.UtahMama.com.
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