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Award Winning toys, very high caliber Toys, and the best kids games, and Fun Centers you'll find anywhere! Is this beginning to sound like play? Play, indeed, combined with some very serious learning! A unique kind of learning which involves the development of neurological pathways children utilize for reasoning and higher level thinking; Skills that they will use throughout an entire lifetime! Learning becomes fun for all with toys that entertain and educate here at teaching resources click here
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Ihold a Masters Degree in Special Education with almost two decades of teaching experience as a classroom teacher and a special education teacher. I have experienced the educational process as a mother, a grandmother, and an educator. I know what it is like to entrust my own child's academic success to the professional expertise of others. I know what it is like, as an educator, to be entrusted with the academic success of your children. Day after day, year after year, your children as my students continue to teach me more than I ever imagined possible when I embarked upon this adventure called "teaching". Throughout the years they have taught me one very simple truth. Make it fun, make it interesting, provide hands on tactile experiences in which children can get involved, and they will experience the joy of becoming life-long learners. I have discovered that children learn best when they are supported with materials and content that intrigue, interest, and fascinate their imaginations. I have used my education and experience over the years to observe what works for kids including my own. I invite you to share with me the joy of teaching and learning for a life time.
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Toys that entertain and teach!!!
A wonderful activity center for home, doctors' offices, schools, and waiting rooms. Five fun toys include: Mini Rollercoaster Express, Pathfinder, Counting Abacus, Learn the Alphabet, and Fun Gears!
Children learn counting, cooperative play, alphabet, and eye-hand coordination. Plays on the floor or table top. (Similar to this is the original Mini Play Cube)
Fun and Learning for hours and hours!
Industrial strength metal legs make this compact activity table perfect for schools, play areas, car dealerships, and waiting rooms!
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Hello, I invite you to take some time and share your thoughts with me. We will personalize any our handcrafted items for you for no extra charge, and we love custom orders. I doubt if you can get a custom order like the ones we do any cheaper anywhere at the quality we offer. God Bless
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mimthemom
Jan 20, 2012 @ 12:09 am | delete
- love this lens! great idea!
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cffutah
Jan 13, 2012 @ 11:47 pm | delete
- educational toys are for me and my fam! enjoyed these tonight!
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Xinho
Nov 2, 2010 @ 9:29 am | delete
- great lens, i have one similar, great example
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JaguarJulie
Aug 9, 2009 @ 11:59 am | delete
- You know, the Deluxe Mini Play Cube looks like fun even for me! Is that still a top recommended toy?
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EverythingMouse
Jun 18, 2009 @ 2:04 pm | delete
- You have such an amazing collection of toys and resources here. Those wooden play cubes are always a big hit - one of the best value toys available as children use them for so many years and play with them endlessly.
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tandemonimom
Mar 26, 2009 @ 8:48 pm | delete
- Gorgeous toys - these are the type of things I like to get for my kids. 5* lens!
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Pantherart Oct 31, 2008 @ 7:48 am | delete
- This is a great lens, at Christmas I buy nothing but education toys for the grandkids because they learn and have fun at the same time 5 stars
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marsha32 Oct 10, 2008 @ 10:56 pm | delete
- Nicely done and you hit my heart. I am favoriting this and lenrolling it with my homeschoolhelpers lens.
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Sep 1, 2008 @ 11:56 pm | delete
- Hi, Donna.
This is a great resource for parents. I also enjoyed the unusual layout. The way you present the pictures with kids using the toys is both attractive and effective.
I have been very careful about the toys my kids play with and now they love learning and new discoveries. It makes a difference!
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CarmenVj
Aug 24, 2008 @ 8:04 pm | delete
- Hi, alot of great valuable info you have here on your lens. And you are a teacher. You rock!
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d-artist
May 22, 2008 @ 7:52 am | delete
- great lens! check out the childrens Equine Board Game, coloring book & puzzles GALLOP HOME(my lens) it is a very informative and teaching tool for those that want to learn more about horses...fun game! 5*s
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kiwisoutback
Mar 3, 2008 @ 7:25 am | delete
- Excellent toys and information. It's good to hear some trusted advice from someone who is qualified!
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Corrie Linton
Mar 2, 2008 @ 11:58 pm | delete
- These are high quality toys and are more educational than those you find at wal-mart that are harmful and being recalled. Brings the education back!
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PirateMummy Feb 27, 2008 @ 11:10 pm | delete
- Hi Donna, great lens. Very informative.
Please visit my classic toys lens at www.squidoo.com/traditionaltoys
Cheers, jo
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Evelyn_Saenz Feb 20, 2008 @ 11:07 am | delete
- This is a great lens. I love all the interactive poles and the way you kept me reading throughout the whole lens. The Stars are shining down on you. Please pass them on to teachers and parents who enjoy playing games and doing activities with their children.
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chloecavanaugh
Feb 14, 2008 @ 11:35 am | delete
- Your lenses always provide us with every possible resource, regarding your topics. Very detailed, and VERY GOOD!
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Chloe
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GreatToyMom-com
Jan 17, 2008 @ 7:30 pm | delete
- Your squid is great! Lots of ideas, variety, etc. Please consider some Discovery Toys as well. Thanks, and Great Job!
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Jan 2, 2008 @ 7:33 am | delete
- Great lens!
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Gail_Faulkner
Nov 14, 2007 @ 7:19 pm | delete
- Your lens has been accepted into the Baby shopping Group Welcome to the group. Gail
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Barkely
Nov 2, 2007 @ 8:19 pm | delete
- Welcome to the Fun For Kids Group
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Aika
Sep 21, 2007 @ 1:38 am | delete
- fantastic toys, educational also! 5 stars from me
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jnslssn1
Sep 19, 2007 @ 3:55 am | delete
- Me and my kids really love toys!
Both my kids and I like John Deere toys and we have made a lens about. Check it out!
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Minivan_Mama
Jul 18, 2007 @ 10:16 pm | delete
- This is a fantasic lens! 5 stars and I have lensrolled you to my Alpha Omega Homeschool Curriculum Review lens.
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Margaret_Schaut
Jun 16, 2007 @ 10:04 pm | delete
- Lensrolled to name the squid! You're doing such a good job on your pages!!!
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Gail_Faulkner
Jun 5, 2007 @ 10:29 pm | delete
- Nice Lens, Great Job. Gail
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safa40 May 8, 2007 @ 3:13 pm | delete
- Wonderful lens and so useful! Keep those ideas coming and hope you have success in bringing this creativity to kids!
safa40
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glossym
May 8, 2007 @ 3:23 am | delete
- Welcome to the Kids Activities Group. Present shopping just got easier!
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Margaret_Schaut
May 5, 2007 @ 6:22 pm | delete
- Such a great selection of products! I look forward to doing reviews of your lenses on the Mall blog. Welcome to the Mall on Squidoo group!
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1SquidAddict
May 5, 2007 @ 8:55 am | delete
- Welcome to the Group!
Baby Baby
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groovyoldlady
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- Creative toys are awesome!
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