PAL Award Winners – 2016

Exceptional toys, games and books / media that encourage language, spark fun and invite creative play.

PAL Awards

Established by respected speech and language expert Sherry Artemenko, the PAL Award recognizes exceptional toys, games and books that, through their design, content, quality, and character, promote play that advances language. PAL winners in the hands of kids spark fun and creative play with lots of talk!

TOYS

GAMES

BOOKS / MEDIA

TOYS

Ark by Hape

Ark by Hape

The story of animals boarding Noah's ark, two by two is fascinating as is this beautifully designed and crafted puzzle by George Luck. Are there 2...

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Crayola Jewel Maker

Crayola Jewel Maker

As a little girl, I loved an art project so I am drawn to Crayola's Jewel Maker to share with young designers. This kit has plenty of materials to...

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Crayola Emoji Maker

Crayola Emoji Maker

Crayola's new Emoji Maker is part science experiment, art project and messaging activity! Kids assemble the marker, use the color mixing guide to...

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Crayola Crayon Factory

Crayola Crayon Factory

Moms love that kids can re-purpose broken crayons, and kids love to create a car, dog or heart character from melted crayons! Place your crayon or...

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Crayola Air Marker Sprayer

Crayola Air Marker Sprayer

Set up for this fun was so quick and although you should protect your surface, if you follow the directions and keep the nozzle close to your paper,...

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GAMES

Memory Yoga by ThinkFun

Memory Yoga by ThinkFun

This unique combination of a memory game and teaching some beginning yoga makes it a fun learning experience, exercising mind and body. I will admit...

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BOOKS / MEDIA

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