Choosing Toys that Support Play & Learning

As parents we all know that our homes can quickly become overwhelmed with toys, many of which children only play with for a short period of time!  When choosing toys, remember...

Toys with high play value can be used in many ways, allow children to be in charge, appeal to more than one age group, withstand the test of time, and can be used with other toys.

The organization TRUCE (Teachers Resisting Unhealthy Children’s Entertainment) provides a wealth of information about play and the toys and materials that best foster children’s play and learning.  TRUCE Toy Guides give examples of quality toys you can purchase, information about how to choose toys of value, and examples on toys to avoid and why.  I recommend checking out the Play Boxes article for great ideas on putting together materials that will engage your child in hours of play.

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