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The Role of High Level Play as a Predictor Social Functioning in Autism

Callier Library wrote 2 days ago: Abstract Play and social abilities of a group of children diagnosed with high functioning autism wer … more →

Tags: Research, Autism, social functioning

Native Americans: Clothing

ad65shorty wrote 5 days ago: Background: As you may remember, the Pilgrims wore as many clothes as possible! The Wampanoag Indian … more →

Tags: Arts and Crafts, Dramatic Play, Indians, Native Americans, Thanksgiving, Wednesday: Dramatic or Active Play

Pilgrims: Clothing2 comments

ad65shorty wrote 1 week ago: Background: The Pilgrims wore as many clothes as possible. Pilgrim boys wore long-sleeved shirts, wo … more →

Tags: Arts and Crafts, Friday: Modge Podge, Pilgrims, Thanksgiving

our barn2 comments

deepbluetide wrote 1 week ago: In honor of our Farm Theme I have transformed our playhouse into a barn.  I have use a very large ca … more →

Tags: School Happenings, farm, Preschool

Imaginative Play

hearthsong wrote 1 week ago: I was speaking to my mother-in-law the other day and we got on the topic of my working for a toy com … more →

Tags: imaginative play, For the Home, play kitchen

Pick of the Day: Acting Out Swan Lake Musical Skirt1 comment

toyportfolio wrote 1 week ago: We’re huge fans of these skirts from Acting Out that come with a motion activated music box.  … more →

Tags: Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Award Winners, Active play, preschoolers, play time, Best Toys for School Aged Kids, Best Toys for Preschoolers, Best Toys for Kids with Special Needs, toyportfolio.com, acting out

Field Trip to Grocery Store

ad65shorty wrote 2 weeks ago: You may be surprised to learn that many grocery stores offer field trips to young children. If you c … more →

Tags: Wednesday: Dramatic or Active Play, Dramatic Play, field trips, Nutrition

Habitadule for Building Creative Spaces2 comments

hearthsong wrote 3 weeks ago: Kids learn by doing.  That’s an old saying we’ve all heard before, but at Hearthsong, we take it ser … more →

Tags: creative building, imaginative play, learn by doing

Are you looking at me? My Little Pony is Back!

toyportfolio wrote 3 weeks ago: Hasbro is re-introducing the “iconic” (their word) My Little Pony Collection…there … more →

Tags: Gender Specific Toys, action figures, Hasbro, My Little Pony

It's always a good time for a cup of tea3 comments

Kirstin wrote 3 weeks ago: What can I say – I’m a big tea drinker. For me, it’s a classic cup of English Brea … more →

Tags: Children, "green" tea set, eco tea set, Safer Toys

Various Cute Kid Things2 comments

Nancy wrote 3 weeks ago: It’s been a while since I’ve done a cute kid post…so, it’s time Logan While … more →

Tags: kids, Drawing Class, Grass Stains, F word song, wrong legs, Speech Class, For Dora

Behind the Scenes at the TODAY SHOW

toyportfolio wrote 1 month ago: The whole gang during the segment I actually love doing segments with lots of kids. I think it adds … more →

Tags: Best Toys for Babies, Best Toys for Infants, Best Toys for Toddlers, building toys, Classic Toys, Construction Toys for Kids, Dolls, fisher price, gifts

Imagine!

formosacurry wrote 1 month ago: Emm likes to ‘make chapatis’ while I cook dinner. He uses the extra set of rolling pin a … more →

Tags: Emm

Child's Play2 comments

keithsawyer wrote 1 month ago: My first book was about children’s pretend play, and was called Pretend Play as Improvisation. … more →

Tags: New research, deborah leong, elena bodrova, Lev Vygotsky, tools of the mind

Chocolate Bars1 comment

CluelessMom wrote 1 month ago: This is Her Crazy Face Well, last night I was on the phone talking to Uncle Esteban the Magnificent, … more →

Tags: Kid conversation, Funny, poo, huh?, sleep, Crazy, Pets, Halloween, chocolate bars

Toy Wars and George Costanza's shrinkage factor7 comments

toyportfolio wrote 1 month ago: Even though most of us haven’t even contemplated buying our Halloween candy yet (ok, I’v … more →

Tags: toy trends, Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Award Winners, elmo, Active play, preschoolers, gifts, hot toys, high-tech toys, Best Toys for Infants

Pick of the Day: Sassy's Pop n' Push Car1 comment

toyportfolio wrote 1 month ago: Sassy Pop n' Push Car Finding vehicles that are fun for older babies and toddlers that are SAFE … more →

Tags: Active play, Best Toys for Babies, Best Toys for Infants, Best Toys for Kids with Special Needs, Best Toys for Toddlers, play time, Toys, Toys for Kids with Special Needs, Vehicles

Making Ourselves at Home

ummtafari wrote 1 month ago: Wow, subhannallah, what a great stress reliever at the garden-imaginary and pretend play outside!   … more →

Tags: creative play, Homeschooling, Preschool, Lewis Ginter Botanical Gardens, Homeschoolers, Botanical gardens, Early Childhood, Home Economics

Fisher-Price Little People Animal Sounds Farm

parkzz wrote 1 month ago: Fisher-Price Little People Animal Sounds Farm With fun animal sounds all around and plenty to do, li … more →

Tags: Toys, fisher price, Playsets, Preschool, Toddler Toys


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