Category Archives: Toys

Top PAL Picks on NBC Connecticut

Posted on December 11, 2011 by sherry

I had a great time being interviewed at NBC Connecticut a week ago. I am always impressed with how professional and friendly everyone is. It is fascinating to watch a broadcast come together live with Yvonne Nava standing up delivering … Continue reading →

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PAL Award Winners Go to NBC Connecticut Today!

Posted on October 26, 2011 by sherry

My PAL Award winners traveled to West Hartford with me today for an interview at NBC Connecticut with Yvonne Nava.  The emphasis was toys and games for learning language. I had a great time sharing some of my winners: Buzz … Continue reading →

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Playmobil’s Secret Agent Headquarters Wins PAL Award

Posted on October 15, 2011 by sherry

Playmobil is one of my favorite companies producing products that pull kids into the world of pretend. Their latest set to be released, “Secret Agent Headquarters With Alarm,” has so many props to extend the story and provide opportunities to … Continue reading →

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Playmobil’s Treasure Temple With Guards Wins PAL Award

Posted on October 14, 2011 by sherry

Playmobil is one of my favorite stops at the Toy Fair each year because they manage to come up with so many new themed sets that excite kid’s play. The new “Treasure Temple With Guards” is the latest PAL Award … Continue reading →

Posted in 3-6 year-olds, 6-8 year-olds, 8 years and up, Strategies to Encourange Language Development, Toys | Leave a comment

“Dabble” Wins PAL Award

Posted on July 6, 2011 by sherry

A simple “fast thinking word game,” “Dabble,” entertains the whole family. Each player is given 20 word tiles and a graduated bleacher on which to place a word of  two, three, four, five and six letters in just five minutes. … Continue reading →

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“Go With Me Mobile” by Blue-Box Toys Wins PAL Award

Posted on July 5, 2011 by sherry

Blue-Box Toys has just made hanging out in a crib a lot more fun! With the cast of characters from their new BKids  product line, bebee the monkey, fefe the elephant,  and zuzu the giraffe dangling above baby, there is … Continue reading →

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“Kidoozie Twist and Turn Ring Toss” Great Toy for Summer Fun

Posted on June 28, 2011 by sherry

Take a little twist on the usual ring toss by adding some angles, movement and music and the family fun is multiplied. Kids engage in a little problem-solving as they can vary the the configurations of the sticks with many … Continue reading →

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“Dino Constructables” by Tomy is PAL Award Winner

Posted on June 13, 2011 by sherry

It’s fun to find a quality toy that is easy and fun to make and then use for pretend play. These dinosaurs made with “Dino Constructables” can provide hours of creative  fun as a make and play toy. Here is … Continue reading →

Posted in 3-6 year-olds, 6-8 year-olds, Language, Preschool, Strategies to Encourange Language Development, Toys | Leave a comment

Baby Toys That Expand to Early Pretend Play

Posted on June 12, 2011 by sherry

Two new baby toys by Early Years have double play potential as they provide multi-sensory experiences for your baby and later pretend play props for your toddler or preschooler. Here are my reviews: “Baby Tea Party” by Earlyears is a … Continue reading →

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What Makes a Good Language Toy?

Posted on April 17, 2011 by sherry

When your baby arrives, it’s time to play. Since newborn babies prefer a variety of shapes, curves, angles and contrasts in light and dark, your face is his first favorite toy! He reacts as you talk to him and smile, … Continue reading →

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