Archive for April 2011

Wordless Wednesday: What Month Is It?

Posted on April 27, 2011 by

This is officially my first Wordless Wednesday and it’ been so much fun!

This photo was taken on Monday, April 26th and you’ll notice our son is still wearing a hat and warm weather clothes. Today the focus is on sending good thoughts for warmer weather. :-)

Nicole

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Dragonfly Push Cart

Posted on April 24, 2011 by

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Mountain Boy Sledworks

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Recently I mentioned the Dragonfly Push Cart from Mountain Boy Sleds because of its superior craftmanship and design. I love the fact this cart functions indoors but is durable enough to handle outdoor play.  With a two (almost 3) year old we love toys that can be used in many ways.  If your like me you’ll find the Dragonfly push cart is a perfect way to encourage dramatic play.
Product Description:
This beautiful handmade wooden push cart is a great walker for toddlers. Solid willow handle, wooden wheels, and pine box construction make it sturdy for those first steps. The generous open box makes it an ideal movable treasure cart, suitable for blocks, bottles, and that special teddy bear.
·         Lead-free finish; meets all ASTM, USC and CE child safety standards.
·         Adult assembly required.
·         Assembled size: 17″L x 10″W x 20″H, 8 lbs. A
·         Age range: 1 year & up.

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Benefits of providing children with science toys

Posted on April 23, 2011 by

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Don’t think you shouldn’t provide your child with science toys, because there are many benefits to doing so. Many parents are reluctant to use science toys with their children, because they’re afraid the kids won’t like the toys or will get bored. After all, most children don’t like to play with something if they know its purpose is purely educational. But you can provide these types of toys to your child without him or her being aware that they are learning science lessons, and you’ll see soon enough just what huge benefits can come of this.
First of all, science toys teach children valuable lessons about the way the world works. Geology, archaeology, physics, chemistry, and more can all be taught through the world of very cool toys. We all remember the chemistry sets we got as kids that allowed us to come up with our own experiments. We kind of knew it was educational, but it was still so much fun that we didn’t think about the educational aspect too much. Erector sets, and even LEGO can all teach about physics. There are kits available today that allow your child to go on mini-archaeological digs right at home. Terrariums are a perennial favorite in schools everywhere, and something you can adopt for home use, too, since there are terrarium kits in toy departments everywhere.
Kids are naturally curious about the world around them. They just don’t want to feel like they’re being forced to learn. If you can give them fun science toys that allow them to explore and learn at their own pace while learning, they will have a great time, and want to play with those toys again and again. The right science toys given throughout the preschool and elementary school years (as different toys become age appropriate for your child) can help your child get a head start in science lessons they’ll be encountering in later grades, so they’ll already know what’s going on and be ahead of the pack without even realizing you were preparing them for these advanced lessons. So don’t be reluctant to choose science toys for your child. They’ll love them, and so will you!
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Top 10 Reasons Why Your Child Should Play with Wooden Building Blocks

Posted on April 10, 2011 by


Wooden building blocks

are excellent toys for any child to play with on a regular basis. They’re appropriate for nearly any age from infants to elementary school. While a very basic, no-frills kind of toy, blocks are definitely something you should include in your child’s repertoire of playthings. Believe it or not, even today’s modern children will love them!

Here are the top 10 reasons why your child should play with wooden building blocks:

1.  Wooden children’s toys are non-toxic. They aren’t made with chemical-filled plastics, so you can be assured your child is playing with something that is safe in every way.
2.  Wooden toys help the environment. The market for these toys creates a demand for trees. More tree farms are produced to make these toys, so trees are continually planted. It’s a green solution to child’s play.
3.  These toys help stimulate a child’s imagination. Your children can build nearly anything they can think of with blocks, then break it down and start over with something new.
4.  Blocks teach children to share. Because there are so many blocks in most sets, your child can easily play and share the toys with other children without there being any fighting over who gets to play with what. Children can even collaborate on projects together.
5.  Blocks are durable. They won’t break easily, like many other toys.
6.  Blocks are safe for nearly every age. There are no small parts to blocks, so there’s no cause for worry that a child will swallow the blocks or choke on them. Even infants can safely play with them.
7.  Blocks are easily replaced. If one or more get lost (as is often inevitable with children’s toys), they are inexpensive to replace, and your child probably won’t even know the difference.
8.  Blocks help teach children responsibility. They are easy to pick up and put away, so they make good first toys for your children to use to learn this important skill.



9. Blocks are portable. You can put them in a bucket and take them just about anywhere, so your child is always entertained, even on the road on a car trip.

10. Wooden building blocks span the generations! They’re something you can play with alongside your child, and you’ll both understand and enjoy the game.
 What do your children like to do with Wooden Building Blocks?
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