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Dig Into Fun with Uncle Milton's Dino X Team T. Rex Dino Dig

April 21, 2015 by Monica Atkins 1 Comment
Uncle Milton's Dino Dig

In full disclosure, we were provided the Dino X Team T. Rex Dino Dig in exchange for our honest review. My son is approaching four years old and his love of dinosaurs began a few months ago.  I love that he is interested in dinosaurs because he is developing an appreciation for science and nature! … [Read more…]

Posted in: Health and Sciences, Learning Through Play Tagged: learning through play, T. Rex, T. Rex Dino Dig, Uncle Miltson

Squishy, Squirmy Learning Fun with SmartLab's The Amazing Squishy T. Rex

April 20, 2015 by Jessica Lopa Leave a Comment

In full disclosure, we were provided this toy in exchange for our honest review. Kids love putting things together, taking them apart and then putting them back together again. It’s how kids learn, by engaging all their senses in an interactive learning experience. That is exactly what The Amazing Squishy T. Rex from SmartLab offers. … [Read more…]

Posted in: Health and Sciences, Learning Through Play Tagged: learning through play, Learning Toy Review, SmartLab, The Amazing Squishy T. Rex

Endless Building Fun with Brackitz

March 31, 2015 by Jessica Lopa 2 Comments

It’s a superhero, it’s a king, no wait, its an astronaut! Those are not usually the phrases you hear when you see your child play with a building toy, but that is not the case with Brackitz. We were first introduced to Brackitz at Toy Fair NY 2015. We were definitely intrigued so when we … [Read more…]

Posted in: Learning Through Play Tagged: building toys, learning through play

Little Tikes Gear Works Dinosaurs Toy Review

March 24, 2015 by Monica Atkins Leave a Comment
Gear Works Dinosaurs

In full disclosure, we were provided the Gear Works Dinosaur in exchange for our honest review. This post also contains an affiliate link. Little Tikes puts together quality toys that stimulate young children’s imagination.  Dinosaurs spinning around a volcano may appear like a simple toy; however as your children attach the different gears to the volcano, … [Read more…]

Posted in: Learning Through Play Tagged: learning through play, Little Tikes, Little Tikes Gear Works

Color and Create with Crayola Sidewalk Chalk

March 22, 2015 by Jessica Lopa 13 Comments

In full disclosure, we received Crayola chalk in exchange for our honest opinion. Affiliate links are also included. I introduced my kids to sidewalk chalk as soon as their little hands were able to hold it. They loved scribbling, writing and tracing using a variety of colors. Little did they know that they were building … [Read more…]

Posted in: Child Development, Learning Through Play Tagged: learning through play, Sidewalk Chalk

Play, Learn and "Cook" with the Little Tikes Sizzle and Serve Grill

March 18, 2015 by Jessica Lopa Leave a Comment

In full disclosure, we were provided with a Little Tikes Sizzle and Serve Grill in exchange for our honest review. I have always been a big fan of Little Tikes toys. They are easy to put together, durable and, of course, fun to play with. But did you know that they offer amazing developmental and … [Read more…]

Posted in: Cooking with Kids, Learning Through Play, Toy and Game Reviews Tagged: learning through play, Little Tikes, Little Tikes Sizzle and Serve Grill, Play Food, Pretend Play

Build, Create, Play: 10 Brain Boosting Building Toys

February 10, 2015 by Jessica Lopa Leave a Comment

In full disclosure, this is NOT a sponsored post but it does contain affiliate links. As stated in my article Build, Create, Play: The Benefits of Playing with Building Toys, construction/building toys have significant cognitive and academic benefits for children of all ages. Not only are they fun and exciting, but they help kids develop … [Read more…]

Posted in: Learning Through Play, Toy and Game Reviews Tagged: building toys, GoldieBlox, K'Nex, learning through play, Lincoln Logs, magformers, Mega Blox, Roylco, SmartMax, Squigz

Sand Art: A Creative Way to Learn

September 11, 2014 by Jessica Lopa Leave a Comment

In full disclosure, this is not a sponsored post but it does contain affiliate links. At just about every fair and carnival, you will find a sand art stand. The kids will then plead and beg to make one. The excitement in their eyes brings u back to your childhood when you loved making your … [Read more…]

Posted in: Learning Through Play, The Arts Tagged: Arts and Crafts, learning through play, sand art

Run, Jump, Play: The Benefits of Open Play Sessions

September 2, 2014 by Jessica Lopa Leave a Comment

Do your kids LOVE open play sessions at your local playground or indoor play place? For most of you, the answer is a resounding YES! Kids love to run around, climb, jump and play. BUT did you know about all the amazing developmental benefits of this type of play? When kids attend open play sessions … [Read more…]

Posted in: Benefits of Play, Child Development, Education, Learning Through Play Tagged: child development, Indoor Play Places, learning through play, Open Play

Ready, Set…Play! The Benefits of Open-Ended Play at Home

August 19, 2014 by Jessica Lopa 2 Comments

Today kids are so scheduled, bouncing from one activity or event to another, that we often forget how important it is to let our kids just play! I have to admit I am guilty of this at times. I am so busy trying to make sure my kids are engaging in fun experiences and programs … [Read more…]

Posted in: Benefits of Play, Child Development, Parenting Tagged: child development, education, learning through play, open-ended play
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