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Gorilla Gym Offers Physical Movement for Kids with Special Needs
https://vimeo.com/208746700?utm_source=email&utm_medium=vimeo-cliptranscode-201504&utm_campaign=29220 Talk about a compact piece of equipment that...
New Preschool Games from Toy Fair New York 2017
As I walk through the aisles of the New York Toy Fair, I get hit with the amazing ingenuity of toy designers. This year it was evident that there...
Does Exercise Build Boys’ Reading Scores?
There's been a lot of debate about the value of physical activity as it correlates with higher cognitive skills and attention. New research from the...
On the Search for Toys Everywhere
My husband likes Sunday to be a day of rest (he is right) so I declared last Saturday a day of exploration. Since we moved to Wisconsin in the last...
Free “Tall Tales” Game Offer for Teachers and Therapists
My husband has always said the best part of your job is the people. I would certainly agree and I have had the privilege to work with an amazing...
Toy Fair New York 2017 Toys for Special Needs
I've always been a speech therapist who uses "off the shelf" toys not "therapy" toys to engage kids with special needs. They deserve to have the...
Toy Fair Trends New York 2017
Stepping through the doors of New York City's International Toy Fair always pumps me up, the air charged with excitement, innovation, creativity,...
Literacy Lessons Reinforced with Art
I had a great outing to the John Michael Kohler Art Center in Sheboygan, Wisconsin today. After a yummy lunch in the ArtCafe we visited the exhibits...
Rule Crazy Reading Game Showcases at Toy Fair 2017
Okay the excitement is mounting on all sides I must say. Company representatives are getting ready to travel to New York City and set up their...
Kids’ Biographies Inspire Next Generation Leaders
I always appreciate a good biography written for children, especially one that inspires young girls to be their best. During a weekend with some of...
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