Toystore.com » Toys http://www.toystore.com All Your Favorite Toys in One Place! Mon, 12 Jul 2010 18:03:53 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 en hourly 1 Girls Toys http://www.toystore.com/girls-toys/ http://www.toystore.com/girls-toys/#comments Mon, 12 Jul 2010 18:01:30 +0000 admin http://www.toystore.com/?p=40 Toys for girls range from girly toys like dolls, doll houses and dress-up clothes, to toys that defy traditional gender rolls like sporting equipment and games.

Some popular girls dolls include Barbie, Bratz, Disney Princess and Our Generation Dolls. These come with various accessories, including different outfits, houses, and cars. The Our Generation Dolls also include books, making them more of an educational toy than many of the other doll options. Girls also enjoy playing with a variety of stuffed animals including teddy bears, stuffed monkeys and cats. Stuffed toys are also good companions for infants and small children because their soft material is safe.

Girls toys also include arts and crafts. These include paints, markers, easels and art supplies. Other crafts projects are pottery sets, friendship bracelets, paint-by-numbers, and sewing machines. These projects help develop artistic skills and reveal the creativity of children. Craft projects for children can lead to a life-long interest in arts and crafts.

Dress-up is also a popular activity for girls. Purchasable toys include princess costumes, make-up sets, PlaySkool houses, and kitchen sets. There are also toys like the EASY-BAKE oven where children can make food like cookies, french fries, and pizza. Children love the experience of making their own food in this small, unique toy.

Finally, not all girls toys are about being girly. Legos, tinker toys, and building blocks are great fun for boys and girls alike. Block play has been proven to develop motor and verbal skills. Board and card games are also great for all children.

]]> http://www.toystore.com/girls-toys/feed/ 0 Learning Toys Help Children Develop Needed Skills http://www.toystore.com/learning-toys-help-children-develop-needed-skills/ http://www.toystore.com/learning-toys-help-children-develop-needed-skills/#comments Mon, 12 Jul 2010 17:59:10 +0000 admin http://www.toystore.com/?p=38 Everyone knows that learning can be achieved through play. That being true, when parents select toys for their children, learning toys should be at the top of the list. Learning toys include books, card games, board games, pencils, paints, puzzles and items that allow children to role play everyday activities like working a cash register or preparing a meal.

A simple book can be used as a learning toy. When reading to children, parents can ask questions about the characters in the book. For example, when reading a book about someone taking a trip, parents can ask questions like "what do you think this person needs to take with them?" and "why should they take it?" Questions like these teach children critical thinking and conversation skills. Puzzles and board games encourage problem-solving and strategic thinking skills.

Musical toys are also appropriate for young children. Music encourages creativity. Recent research has shown that listening to classical music can facilitate brain development in young children.

Choosing the perfect toy for a child can take time, but with a little effort parents and caregivers can find toys that are both educational and fun.

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