Best Toys For 18 Month Old Kids

If you've been thinking about the best toys for 18 month old kids remember children are absolute sponges when it comes to learning. When you think about all of the major milestones they learn in their first two years of life it really is amazing. Toys are an integral part of that learning process and foster development in your child. The right toys at the right time will bring a lot of joy.

Best Toys For 18 Month Old Kids

18 month old children are really at a very unique age. They are still babies in many senses of the word but they are also beginning to exhibit some very independent behavior. By this age there are certain things you can use as a base to see that a child is developing normally, or identify when they may not be and seek professional advice.

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Best Toys For 18 Month Old Kids

What they can and can't do with simple toys and objects is a great indicator for parents and care givers. We may not have a handbook on parenting but there are a solid set of measures used to see your 18 month old has normal development.

Best Toys For 18 Month Old Kids

Best Toys For 18 Month Old Kids

Types of Development

Children develop in a few ways as they grow. Here are the major areas:

* Social Skills- how they might act socially and interact with people around them. This can be family, friends, other children, child care providers, and strangers. How they understand and respond to the emotions of others is another important social skill.

* Gross Motor Skills- Take in the major muscle groups that are used to walk, run, sit, stand etc. All of these things they will learn by the age of 18 months. There's also keeping balance, climbing and moving from one position to another.

* Fine Motor Skills - These include the smaller movement and many hand-eye coordination activities. Using the hands to eat, writing, drawing, get dressed, catch a ball etc.

* Cognitive Skills - This encompasses the brain activities of thinking, memory, problem solving, and reasoning (if you leave the room you are still there and will be back, for example). You could say that all developmental skills rely on the cognitive.

* Language Skills - This area includes not only speech but the body language and gestures in communication with others. It is clear that babies understand a lot more than they can speak to us about and they have many ways of letting us know there needs without speech.

What Should An 18 Month Old Be Capable Of?

Remember that all children can learn differently and thrive in some areas. But there are some ways to ascertain what is known as a normal development for an 18 month old. Once you can understand each of the developmental skill categories and where the average 18 month old should be, then you begin to see clearly which toys are going to be the best for them to learn with.

Toys designed to fulfill their learning needs will keep them satisfied, and advancing normally in their learning journey. The following is a guide and not by any means an exhaustive list, nor meant as professional advice. The list will help you to buy the right toy for this age group.

Motor Skills -Both Gross and Fine

* Enjoys pushing, pulling and dumping things

* Runs with rigid movements and can keep eyes on the ground

* Can turn book pages

* Can stack two blocks on top of each other

* Can remove hats, socks, mittens etc

* Scribbles with crayons and thick pencils

* Walks unaided with good balance

Cognitive Skills

* Identifies an object in a book

* Can laugh at actions they see as funny (using a box as a hat for example)

* Knows something out of sight is still there and looks for it

* Can fit objects the correct shape together (square lid onto a square box)

* Does problem solving which involves trial and error

* Can understand and follow simple directions with one step

Social and Language Skills

* Can seem a little selfish

* Will compete with other children for the toys

* Like to play alone on the floor with toys

* May still be anxious when separating from parents

* Actively looks for attention

* Can use eight to ten words that are said clearly

* Points to objects and uses one word descriptions

* Can play pretend games with adult

* Draw your attention to an object or to an action

* Can place words like Bye, Hi, Please and remembers to use them when prompted

* Can communicate frustration and make a protest

* Will ask for mum or dad in a specific manner

* Can recognize themselves in a mirror or in photographs

Best Toys for the 18 Month Old Child

So now a good picture of educational and developmental toys becomes apparent. With not too much trouble there are many choices available in toys and they don't have to cost the earth. Just be sure they are sturdy and safe as they are likely to take some banging and crashing together quite often.

Here are a few that come to mind:

* Large blocks

* Toys with wheels that can be pushed and pulled

* Simple hide and seek games

* Shape puzzles and games

* Dolls and soft toys

* Sturdy and colorful books

* Low climbing toys

* Crayons ( but protect your walls)

* Simple dress ups

* Basic role play (kitchen sets, tea party, shops)

* Simple puzzle and problem solving games and activities

Being 18 months old puts your child right into the middle of the toddler toys in the 1-3 years age group. Look for toys by Playskool and Little Tikes.

Best Toys For 18 Month Old Kids

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Scavenger Hunt Riddles For Kids

 

Children tend to get bored easily so clues and riddles for your Party need to be easy. Look around your house and examine your most common possessions or household items. Think how you can make funny quips or jokes about these ordinary stuff that are in your home. Here's an example of a one liner: "What did one potato chip say to another potato chip? Answer: Let's go for a dip. Or, can giraffes have babies? Answer: no, they only have giraffes". These funny witticisms may seem corny to older kids but for young children this will certainly send laughs all around. A question and answer clue is also easier to make than the usual riddle. This style is also easy for inexperienced clue makers or for novices who are about to host their first ever scavenger hunt. If you are still having a hard time making a question and answer type of riddle, try doing it backward. Think of an item and make a funny joke about it or just say something about it. Example: "I am smooth and sweet and fun to put in your cocoa drink" Answer: Marshmallows. It is important to note that your clues and riddles need to be appropriate for your kid's age group. As kids get older more difficult and crafty clues might be needed to stimulate the players and make the game more exciting.

Scavenger Hunt Riddles For Kids

Scavenger Hunt Riddles For Kids

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Scavenger Hunt Riddles For Kids

Scavenger Hunt Riddles For Kids

Another good idea might be to host a photo scavenger hunt for kids. But unlike most photo scavenger hunt, make the game more challenging by taking a close-up photo of the items to make the hunt more tricky and entertaining. You can add clues or a general location of the certain thing in the photo and Watch them hunt around matching the pattern of your photos. For pre school children who can't read yet, drawings or photos of toys and other knickknacks would be suitable for them

Most scavenger hunts end with having to award a prize to the winner who found the most items. So it might also be a good idea to make some of the clues harder to solve to make sure that the kids won't end up with the same number of items.

Making clues and riddles for scavenger hunt parties will get easier as time goes by. It may seem daunting at first but with practice and experience the task won't seem as overwhelming as it once did. Imagination and patience will always help. And practice may not always make perfect but it will take you as close to it!

Scavenger Hunt Riddles For Kids

About Teddy Bear Teacup and Toy Poodles, Q and A: Are Poodles Good With Kids and Retired People?

 

1. Is your breed good with kids and reTired people? Poodles are the #1 most popular family dog. With Teddy Bear Poodles quickly becoming the most popular. Most people think they don't look like Poodles at all. I have been breeding for over 30 yrs and I have heard more than once, usually from the man in the family, we are not getting a Poodle. Maybe it is because of the stigma that goes along with the weird hAir doo for show Poodles or if it's just the name I don't know. But the miniature and Standard Poodles are one of the toughest dog you will ever own. With the toy poodle being the ultimate lap dog. If the Toy Poodle has not grown up around little children they might be sensitive to the Fast moveMents or rough play of children, I recomMend that you socialize your Toy Poodle from young puppies to enjoy children and not fear them. Let me tell you once you have owned a poodle you will never change breeds.

About Teddy Bear Teacup and Toy Poodles, Q and A: Are Poodles Good With Kids and Retired People?

About Teddy Bear Teacup and Toy Poodles, Q and A: Are Poodles Good With Kids and Retired People?

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About Teddy Bear Teacup and Toy Poodles, Q and A: Are Poodles Good With Kids and Retired People?

About Teddy Bear Teacup and Toy Poodles, Q and A: Are Poodles Good With Kids and Retired People?

Now you can have the most intelligence, non-shedding, friendly, protective, loyal, easiest dog to train. Poodles can look like little teddy bears or in a more traditional cut will look more like a Poodle in the show ring.

Many breeds have well-known behavior issues. Notorious or inherited genetic disposition's that can turn into destructive behavior which at least are annoying and may go as far as having to hire a professional behavior specialist for help. I have heard people say, is my dog ever going to grow up and out grow these bad habits? Poodles do not have any notorious/genetic bad habits. Some people refer to Poodles as having an old soul. They are wise and have good common sense from the start. Eight week old puppies are easily taught things because they want to please their owners. I often use the term people pleaser to describe my Poodles. Your Poodle will worship the ground you walk on.

I have found male Poodles are preferred over females when it comes to families. Male Poodles seem to like everyone in the family equally. Sometimes females will choose one person as their favorite to lavish their love on. Females can also fight with other females where males seem to get along with everyone.

Teddy bear poodles can look like puppies forever. The Teddy Bear is a special clip that you can request from your groomer. There are many different hAir styles that you can put on a poodle because of the type of hair they have.

You can't go wrong with the Poodle, if you are an inexperienced dog owner or have a busy life style with children the Poodle will be the perfect choice for you.

2. What is special about your breed? Poodles are the most intelligence, non-shedding, friendly, protective, loyal, easiest dog to train. Poodles can look like little teddy bears or in a more traditional cut will look more like a poodle in the show ring.

Many breeds have well-known behavior issues, often called the terrible 2's. I have heard people say, is my dog ever going to grow up and out grow these bad habits? Poodles do not have any notorious/genetic bad habits. Some people refer to Poodles as having an old soul. They are wise and have good common sense from the start. Eight week old puppies are easily taught things because they want to please their owners, and are intelligent enough to focus on their owners and what they are saying. I have 6 week old puppies that Watch and listen to everything I do often turning their head intently listening and learning, they are amazing. I often use the term people pleaser to describe my Poodles. They really worship the ground we walk on.

The miniature and Standard Poodles are one of the toughest dog you will ever own. With the toy poodle being the ultimate lap dog. Let me tell you once you have owned a poodle you will never change breeds.

3. What Dog Group does the poodle fall in? Teacup and Toy Poodles are in the toy group. Miniature and standard Poodles are in the Non-sporting group.

4. What do you breed? I breed Teacup Poodle, Toy Poodle and Teddy Bear Teacup and Toy Poodles.

5. How much exercise does your breed need daily? Depending on the size and temperament of your dog, Poodles, as do all breeds need outdoor exercise, if for nothing else to mentally stimulate them. One to two 15 minutes walks for the smaller ones and up long distance bike rides for the larger ones, and anything in between.

6. Does your breed shed? No.

7. Do you train your puppies or dogs, any suggestions for buyers? My puppies are all house broken using a Potty Park before they leave. Many people don't have the patience or time it really takes to make the first few months of housebreaking quick and painless. So I do the training for you. If you are a first time dog owner, Poodles are perfect for you. Poodles are a people pleaser they want to be good and crave your approval. They are also a very clean dog.

8. Any notable predispositions with your breed? Poodle love everyone and are very smart don't let them out smart you. Next thing you know they will have you trained.

9. Do you offer any Certifications related to combat genetic predispositions? Yes, science has identified many DNA markers to assist breeders in breeding the common genetic disease out of the breed. I do genetic testing on my adult breeding dogs to ensure to the best of my ability that your puppy has no genetic health issues. You can read my Puppy sales Contract to see health guarantee.

10. How long have you been breeding? A little over 30 yrs.

11. How many litters a year, do all your babies get attention? It is very important, especially with the Teacup poodles and toy poodles that they are socialized properly. Each sTAGe of their life from birth is impressionable. I try to do everything for my puppies, so they will be adjusted. They are taught not to bark for attention, to lie calmly in your arms when you hold them. They go for short car rides, they are used to going outside, inside and walking on different textures. They are surrounded by all the normal household noises. And most importantly the weaning process is done slowly to ensure they don't grow up with separation anxiety issues. I won't have too many puppies at one time that they can't all get the proper attention they require.

12. Do you Show, any events or activities? Yes I show in AKC confirmation classes and have many Champions. My dogs do therapy dog work in hospitals and reTirement facilities. None my own personal dogs but many of my puppies have gone on to compete in obedience and agility trials. I even have some miniature poodles that can out hunt a Labrador Retriever.

13. Do you breed more than one breed? Yes I also breed Yorkshire Terriers.

14. Are all shots up to date when puppies are sold? Yes my puppies are current on vaccinations and worming.

15. Are your pets registered? My dogs are AKC registered.

16. Do you own the parents of the puppies sold, are they available to view? Yes I own the dogs I breed they are all considered my kids a part of my family. Most people request to see the parents. Which I appreciate a consumer educated and interested in the quality of the puppies, and where they come from.

17. Do you have a Contract? Yes my health guarantee and Puppies Sale Contract can be read online or emailed to you upon request.

18. Any guarantee? I have a complete guarantee. My puppies also go to the vet for regular well puppy exams. And you are given a copy of the vet report along with complete shot records. Please refer to my website.

19. Do you have any Client complaints not settled? No I am very honest with my buyers, to be certain they are getting what they want. I am not high pressure and never try to push a puppy on anyone. I have the best before, during and after customer service you could ask for.

20. Why do you think you are a 1st Class Breeder? I breed for the best quality Teacup poodle, Toy Poodle and Miniature Poodle possible. With great calm temperaments, correct confirmation, with beautiful thick curly coats and a gorgeous look. I do genetic health testing on my adult dogs to ensure they don't carry genetic diseases.

Buying a puppy over the Internet can be a scary thing to do. But from my point of view it is just as scary selling to someone I have never met or seen. I have sold my puppies to many celebrities that have come to my home to pick up their new puppies. I have many testimonials on my face book page, Little Poodle, and on my website. I don't think you could find a better bred, better raised puppy.

21. Tell us about your area where you pets are raised? My puppies are born next to my bed and many of them right in my hand. I consider my dogs my kids and they live with me like family, since I don't have any human kids. They are loved, cuddled, and allowed to play in the great outdoor every day.

22. Tell us anything you want, we missed? I can say that you will be totally satisfied if you get a puppy from me. From the quality of my pups to the no pressure sales approach, to the variety of puppies I offer. The best before and after purchase service you can get.

23. Do you offer any pet Supplies, products or service, what? Yes here at my place I have some puppy Supplies for sale. I also sell the Potty Park at a discount here and on my website. If you click the Potty Park banner link you will save .00. I also have a complete list on my puppies for sale page of what I recommend you get for your puppy before you get it home.

Thanks for the Interview

Specializing in Teddy Bear Poodles, Teacup Poodles and Toy Poodles.

About Teddy Bear Teacup and Toy Poodles, Q and A: Are Poodles Good With Kids and Retired People?

Christmas Toys Kids Will Be Wanting This Year - Popular Girls Toys 2010

 

With Christmas not so far away, you are probably seeing more advertiseMents on TV for the latest gadget or toy or maybe the kids are dropping subtle or not too subtle suggestions about what they would like for Christmas. Well why not get the jump on them and learn about all the toys that are predicted to be hot this year 2010. This article will give you a few ideas of the top Christmas toys so that you can have a meaningful conversation (or at least understand what they are talking about) when your kids start to Mention Zoobles or Lalaloopsy Dolls and things like that.

Christmas Toys Kids Will Be Wanting This Year - Popular Girls Toys 2010

Christmas Toys Kids Will Be Wanting This Year - Popular Girls Toys 2010

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Christmas Toys Kids Will Be Wanting This Year - Popular Girls Toys 2010

Christmas Toys Kids Will Be Wanting This Year - Popular Girls Toys 2010

To begin with, each year there are always those odd little toys that nobody quite knows what they are, what they do or why they are so popular. This year it will probably be the aforeMentioned Zoobles or Squinkies that fit this description.

Both these toys are little creatures or figures that kids can play with. There are many different characters and various accessories to go with the characters. These accessories include homes, extra gear like cars or forms of transport.

In effect, Zoobles and Squinkies are the characters but the charm to children is that they have a little imaginary world. Kids love to shape this imaginary world and have the Zoobles or Squinkies characters interact with each other.

Other toys that are said to be hot this year include Lalaloopsy Dolls and even Princess and Me dolls.

Lalaloopsy dolls are a modern take on the raggedy doll that might have been hand made using bits and pieces left over from the sewing basket. The Lalaloopsy dolls are not made from old left over rags but they hint that they have. There are 8 different characters and each has certain traits and personalities that reflect the type of left over material that they are made from.

So the Starlight Dot doll is made from an old astronauts suit. And she is a stargazer and has an interest in science. Each doll also has a pet which also reflects her personality (you could almost say the pet is a bit like an avatar). For Starlight Dot it is a red bird.

Princess & Me dolls are based on the Disney Princesses that have proved to be really popular with girls. These dolls are extremely well crafted and of course each have distinct personalities. You can get Jasmine from Arabian Nights, Cinderella or Ariel the Mermaid to name a few.

There are plenty of other hot Christmas toys but these are a few to get you started. The dolls are more of a girls toy or even a collectible item for grown ups. The Zoobles and Squinkies are for younger children and both boys and girls will like to play with them.

Christmas Toys Kids Will Be Wanting This Year - Popular Girls Toys 2010

Outdoor Toy Box Shed Organizing - Tips & Ideas to Help You Organize Your Sheds Used For Storing Toys

Outdoor Toy Box Shed Organizing - Tips & Ideas to Help You Organize Your Sheds Used For Storing Toys

 

Whether your kids are young or already entering their teenage years, you know full well just how much "stuff" can accumulate outside in the yard. Using a storage shed as an outdoor toy box though, is a wonderful way to help keep your yard clean and clutter free, and it also teaches the children from young ages to pick up after themselves.

Outdoor Toy Box Shed Organizing - Tips & Ideas to Help You Organize Your Sheds Used For Storing Toys

Outdoor Toy Box Shed Organizing - Tips & Ideas to Help You Organize Your Sheds Used For Storing Toys

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Outdoor Toy Box Shed Organizing - Tips & Ideas to Help You Organize Your Sheds Used For Storing Toys

Outdoor Toy Box Shed Organizing - Tips & Ideas to Help You Organize Your Sheds Used For Storing Toys

Using your outdoor storage shed as a toybox is not overly difficult either, but you will want to organize it a bit so you can make the most of the room you have, and so the kids will know where their outdoor toys properly go.

Now the first thing you'll want to do when organizing your toy shed, is to designate various zones inside. One zone for instance, should be reserved for Bicycles and riding toys. This area should have things "parked" in a logical manner, so it will be easier for the kids to get their toys out when they want them, but put them away when they're done too. Be sure not to pile things on or around the wheeled toys, otherwise someone could get hurt when trying to navigate the area.

Use large plastic bins, buckets or trash cans for storing and organizing smaller toys. You could separate these by child if you'd like, and put a name on each one so everyone has their own space. Alternatively, you could have one bin marked "pool" to use for pool toys, another marked "balls" to store all the various playing balls in, and so on.

Put pool safety equipMent in locations of their own though, and make them easily reachable. Arm floats and safety vests for smaller children for instance, can be hung on the wall right by the door, or put into an easily reachable container all their own.

Putting up shelves in your shed is another excellent way to help organize smaller items, or those toys reserved for adults or the larger children. Yard and lawn games and Supplies can go on these shelves for instance, such as golf tees and balls, ping pong equipMent, and badminton Supplies.

Nets, clubs and rackets can be organized easily by hanging them either on the wall, or from the ceiling in the corners.

Outdoor Toy Box Shed Organizing - Tips & Ideas to Help You Organize Your Sheds Used For Storing Toys

Advice On Kids Toys For 2011

 

Even though the economic situation is on the blink, Christmas is approaching and everyone is gearing up for doing commerce in kids toys for 2011. Each year, Christmas brings the most thrills of shopping in the retail business. Considering the amount of retailers that'll be offering their own products, shopping for just about any toy will probably become harder.

Advice On Kids Toys For 2011

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Advice On Kids Toys For 2011

Choosing The Right Kind Of Kids Toy

Selecting a toy for a kid is enTirely based on the age of the child. Each age group has its own complexity that has to be adDressed. The products have to be physically harmless and should not contain dangerous paints or chemicals. Products that stimulate the mind and provide unlimited fun are the best to go for.Children should be able to use them in various imaginative ways.

Some Popular Kids Toy Ideas

One of the most popular toy for this year is the Xbox Kinect. This is a virtual machine game which entices children of different age groups. This is a motion based and voice activated system. Players are able to interact with their friends and control the video at the same time. This makes it perfect for both young as well as old players.

Among other Computerized games, Fisher Price IxL is one of the most popular toys. This is good for somewhat younger children who are still learning their reading and number skills. It helps with writing, phonics, number skills, reading comprehension and more. However, thewhole process is done in a fun way, so it will surely appeal to both the kids as well as their parents.

LEGO Board Games is another popular choice. Although LEGO Games have been available for decades, this is different since it has been modernized with the use of Toy Story, Harry Potter and Star Wars. Different combinations from these will amaze any child and keep them'm ' engrossed for hours on end.

If your child is really advanced, then you could even choose the LEGO Mindstorms robotics kit. This allows them to put together their own programmable robot, and the different options are only really limited by your child's imagination (just make sure it's not too difficult for them to put together).

Advice On Kids Toys For 2011

Why Play is Important For Children?

 

Kids Need to Be Safe: A Book for Children in Foster Care (Kids Are Important, 1) 

“Kids are important… They need safe places to live, and safe places to play.” For some kids, this means living with foster parents. In simple words and full-color illustrations, this book explains why some kids move to foster homes, what foster parents do, and ways kids might feel during foster care. Children often believe that they are in foster care because they are “bad.” This book makes it clear that the troubles in their lives are not their fault; the message throughout is one of hope and support. Includes resources and information for parents, foster parents, social workers, counselors, and teachers.

Children like to play, they need to run, chase, ride, skip and jump. The more they play, the more they want to play again.

Why Play is Important For Children?

Why Play is Important For Children?

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Why Play is Important For Children?

Why Play is Important For Children?

Play is important for Children because it practices their linguistic, cognitive and social skills and contributes to their general personality developMent. Children use their minds while playing, because they are thinking and acting as if they were another person. When they make such a transformation, they are taking a step forward abstract thinking in that they are freeing their thoughts from a focus on concrete objects. Play is also associated with creativity, especially the ability to be less literal and more flexible in one's thinking.

Vygotskian who was a famous Russian psychologist wrote, "To play a child always abovehis average age, above his daily behavior; in the play it is as though he were a head taller than himself ".

There are four types of play that reflect increasing levels of Children's social interaction and sophistication.

Solitary play is a play that take place alone, often with toys, and is independent of what other children are doing.

Parallel play involves children engaged in the same game or activity side by side but with very little interaction or common influence.

Associative play is much like parallel play but with increased levels of interaction in terms of sharing, turn-taking and general interest in what others are doing.

Cooperative play occurs when Children join and work together toachieve common goals, such as building a large castle with each child building a part of the structure.

Play have become quite indispensable to Children's life, However, in order to motivate Children to learn from the games they are playing, Adults have a responsibility to choose right playing method and age-appropriate games for the children. They are important eleMents to support the development of Children's play.

Why Play is Important For Children?

Hot Christmas Toys For 2011: 12 Most Wanted Toys

From the latest survey we conducted we have gathered a list of the top 12 hot Christmas toys that are recognized by many buyers to be the best gifts for Christmas to kids of all ages. My team of toy lovers recently conducted a survey on what toys most kids want to receive for Christmas. Not only the kids but also the want-to-be kids participated in the latest survey we conducted. At first we asked them what are the 10 toys they would like to include in their wish list for Christmas and they gave us the most promising results so far.

Hot Christmas Toys For 2011: 12 Most Wanted Toys

Hot Christmas Toys For 2011: 12 Most Wanted Toys

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Hot Christmas Toys For 2011: 12 Most Wanted Toys

Hot Christmas Toys For 2011: 12 Most Wanted Toys

We could have just given a list of the top 10 Christmas toys, but the two other toys seem promising that we couldn't help but just include them in the list. I hopethat find this article very helpful in your research.

Below are the twelve of the hot Christmas toys of 2011. They are not arranged in any particular order to avoid being biased opinions on our side:

Lego City 3182 1.-It comes with a Lego Airport with passenger plane that really looks like a real plane but it can be detached to form anything imaginable!

2. Fireman Sam kit-this one is popular with pre-schools.

3. GoGo My Walking Pup-It barks and moves like a real puppy and its battery driven.

4. Toy story III comes with Jet pack buzz light year.

5. V-tech room-This room can easily fancy movie videos.

6. Monopoly Revolution-one of the noticeable changes in this game is the electronic sound effects that can be manuallyswitch on or off.

7. Moon Dough-It's a kiddy toy farm animals can create.

8. Nerf N Strike Stampede ECS-this one comes with sixty different projectiles with it.

9. Paper Jams Guitar-basically this toy is made out of paper that enables kids to write or record their songs that is featured with real chords.

10. Pump loons-This one is a fun to play with race game. The goal of the game is to inflate different characters with different colors.

11. Sylvania Families-this is a girls toys. One of the most wanted toys for girls in the market.

12. The Sing a Ma Jigs-this musical toy is composed of four different characters, each one creating different and bizarre tones. The sounds will make you grin but it'squite appealing to the kids.

What makes this top 12 Christmas toys the best survey we have so far is the fact that we actually ask the parent of the kids to participate in the survey as well. About 100 kids participated in this survey and I can say that we did have a successful campaign.

Hot Christmas Toys For 2011: 12 Most Wanted Toys

Stages of Play

 

Children go through different sTAGes of play as they grow and develop. Very young Infants only have the ability to attend to one object at a time. Once an object is out of their sight, it is quickly forgotten. Infants play by themselves because they are so busy exploring and discovering their new world. Every new object or situation that is introduced is a new learning experience for the newborn. This very first sTAGe of play is called "Solitary Play or independent play. They are fully engaged in gathering information and storing it for further use. This sTAGe of play lasts until some where around nine months. This is a very self centered time for the developing infant.

Stages of Play

Stages of Play

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Stages of Play

Stages of Play

The second stage of play begins to loam in slightly older children usually by thetime a child is two years of age. "Parallel Play" is typical of this age child. This kind of play involves two or more children in the same room. They are interested in the same toys and both see the toy as belonging to them. Hence they maybe in the same area and play with similar toys, but they do not play together. They are playing along side each other simply because they are in the same area.

When children extend their knowledge and play experiences they move into "Associative Play." In this stage, three and four year old children begin playing together but it is a loosely organized fashion. The more mature child soon emerges as the leader or organizer in this stage of play. They see themselves as capable and able to tellothers what to do, the younger child seldom questions this authority that the more mature child has cultivated.

Finally the child expands into "Cooperatives Play" somewhere between the ages of four or five. Cooperative play takes place between two or more children as they grow and develop socially and emotionally. Cooperative play In children , exchange ideas about the game or the toy they are playing with at that moMent in time. Rules tend to still be very loosely constructed, but children know who is playing which role in their game. Play may last only a few minutes or it may stretch out for longer periods of time. Gradually they learn to respect the property rights of others. This is a clue that they are gaining social skills; at this same timethey begin to understand that they need permission to play with certain materials and certain people. They are also more willing to share their toys for the sake of the game. Communication about the play is the critical point of cooperative play.

It is important to note that children differ widely according to birth order within their own families. Boys and girls develop in different areas at different stages of their life, so there is never complete adherence to any of these exact ages. Not all children move through the stages at the same rate, because children who have more life experiences tend to emerge as leaders or organizers at younger ages. Confidence, shyness, and other personality traits factor into these stages of play.

Stages of Play

Toy Ideas for Children with Cerebral Palsy and Special Needs

 

One of the more common problems with mainstream toys is that they are meant to be used with two hands-often times children with cerebral palsy will have limited use of one side of the body or the use of only one hand.

Special Needs Special Supplies Honey Bear Straw Cup Long Straws, 3-Pack Squeezable Therapy and Special Needs Assistive Drink Container, Spill Proof and Leak Resistant Lid

 

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Toy Ideas for Children with Cerebral Palsy and Special Needs

Toys should be fun and children should have a feeling of accomplishMent or success when playing-not frustrated or reminded of what they cannot do.

Many of the commercial toys on the market can be adapted or used by children with cerebral palsy.

There are many toys that you can buy at any toy store or departMent store that are affordable and fun to use. Look for toys that can be used with one hand.
Musical instruMents are great for this-trumpet, harmonica, xylophoneor maracas. These also develop a sense of cause and effect with young children and help controlled moveMent with older children.

Magnetic type toys are all the rage and a big hit with kids of all ages-there are tons of magnetic toys available in many forms-magnetic jig saw puzzles, magnetic construction toys and magnetic marbles.

A simple ball is a lot of fun and great for developing coordination-get a neat ball that glows in the dark, flashes lights or play music when you roll it.

Toys or play that involve the senses will help with sensory integration development.
Sand and water are great for this. You can also fill a empty dish pan with uncooked rice-a great makeshift sand box for a rainy day.
A tipto avoid sand box mess: put the sandbox on cement blocks-will be at waist level and kids won't get sand in all their Clothes.

Toys that help with coordination and controlled movement are also a good choice.
Bowls filled with beads, beans or jelly beans are good for sorting, counting and grouping. Excellent for controlled movement.
Building blocks-simple wooden blocks, large dominoes for stacking also help with controlled movement. Also try empty milk cartons for stacking.

Play-doh is always a favorite-make your own play-doh and use Kool-Aid to not only color it but give it a fruity scent. Your child will be developing sensory awareness and visual motor integration skills as he plays.

Keep a box around filled with wheeled toys.Toy trucks and cars > of all sizes. These deal with non-verbal expression, problem solving and self-control.

Keep toys in site so your child can see what available-avoid opaque containers and lids. Baskets are great for this.

You can find many toys in local stores and make your own from even around your house without having to spend a lot of money on adaptive or special needs toys. Mainstream toys help with developmental skills such as cognitive awareness, controlled movement and coordination-and don't forget they are fun!

Toy Ideas for Children with Cerebral Palsy and Special Needs

Kids ' Favorite Foods

 

If you're a parent, you know that getting your finicky kid to eat is like trying to push a bolder up a mountain of molasses. It isn't easy. A kid's Menu, at best consists of about five or six things that he or she will eat. So what's a parent to do? Well, at a recent survey taken in a small US town, about 100 kids gave the answer to their five favorite Foods, not counting desserts. While this survey no way dictates that all kids will answer the same, this should give you a pretty decent idea of what you're kid will eat if you're having problems getting Food in his or her mouth. So without further ado, our top five kids' goods.

Kids ' Favorite Foods

Kids ' Favorite Foods

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Kids ' Favorite Foods

Kids ' Favorite Foods

Coming in at number 5 was no surprise. Spaghetti and Meatballs was the overall number 5 choice. Kids seemed tolike this more out of the can than home made, however. And no fancy sauces like Marinara. Just plain out tomato or meat sauce was all they needed. Plus, no grated cheese on top. And not too many meatballs. Just 3 or 4 would be enough. Serving your kid a plate of spaghetti and meatballs would be more than enough to put a smile on his or her face.

In the number 4 slot was another Food that was no surprise. Hamburger on a bun was a sure winner. Again, nothing fancy as far as condiMents. No onions was big on the list of yucks. Kids absolutely hate onions and don't want them anywhere near their hamburgers. Just some ketchup is all they require. And the buns have to be hamburger buns. No regular hard rolls and certainly NO seeds. Also, no whole wheat buns orrolls.

The third most popular meal on the Menu was the hot dog. It was interesting to see that the hot dog was more popular than the burgers, but not by much. As for how they liked their hotdogs, that varied quite a bit. Some kids liked them just with mustard. Others preferred mustard and sauerkraut. And then there was that group of kids who enjoyed their hot dogs with ketchup. Nobody seemed to like relish or anything fancy on their hot dogs and NO cheese dogs. That was another big yuck.

Just missing the top spot number and coming in at number 2 was fried chicken. Parents, don't bother making this at home. Overwhelmingly, kids voted on Colonel Sanders Kentucky Fried Chicken and white meat only. And don't forget the biscuit that comes with it.They said without the biscuit it isn't as good. Makes you wonder if they loved the biscuit more than the chicken. Oh and the extra crispy gets a big thumbs up.

Finally, coming in at number 1 was macaroni and cheese. Again, don't try making this at home. This has to be, almost unanimously, Kraft Mac And Cheese. And of course no mac and cheese dish is complete without pouring ketchup all over it. By the time they are done with the ketchup you can just about see the mac and cheese.

Kids ' Favorite Foods

Toys Play Food Pretend Set

Toys Play Food Pretend Set

 

Toys Play Food Pretend Set

CAILLU Toddler Girls Toys Play Food Pretend Set,Food Green stem Kids Toys Burger,Boys Pretend Play

These play food toy is made of ABS plastic, delicate facade. kids toy set includes Burger, Baguette burger, Hot dog, Frie, Ketchup, Waffle, Drinks, Tableware and Tray. More treats for rookie cook.

Oh, I want veggie burger! As kids share food toy, Put your request up for educational thinking as it is an educational toys. what kind of burger would kids make of detachable burger toy.

  

Toys Play Food Pretend Set

 These play food toy is made of ABS plastic, delicate facade. kids toy set includes Burger, Baguette burger, Hot dog, Frie, Ketchup, Waffle, Drinks, Tableware and Tray. More treats for rookie cook.

Toys Play Food Pretend Set

Old Fashion Vintage Toy Scooters

 

Vintage Toy Scooters 6Pcs Finger Scooter,Mini Two Wheel Finger Toys,Multi-Colored Finger Scooter Fingertip Movement Skateboard,Tiny Trick Scooter for Party Favors,Children's Toys,Finger Training,Birthday Gifts,Home Decor

VinTAGe toy scooters are designed to depict old fashioned scooters and most of the scooters in this version are made of metal bodies. They are useful tools that the parents can buy their children to keep them occupied in some task with joy and fun. The vinTAGe type scooter's variants come in various colors and most of them are brightly colored so as to attract children.

 

Old Fashion Vintage Toy Scooters

Old Fashion Vintage Toy Scooters

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Old Fashion Vintage Toy Scooters

Old Fashion Vintage Toy Scooters

Original specifications of the vinTAGe toy scooter are accurately considered while making a vinTAGe scooter and inscribed with utmost perfection in the toys. Every part in the scooter are painted by the metallic step process, in which the bare metal frame is stripped down, painted with a required color and re-aligned to perfection.

Vintage toy scooters have different range of voltage specification depending on the scooter's power and the speed with which it can run. The vintage toy scooter contains brake shoes, front and rear shocks, cables, locks, electrical wiring and electronic parts they are intricately designed with perfection to give a long standing toy for the children. Newer designs reach market at regular intervals and information on such new arrivals can be obtained through the internet.

It should however be noted that these new arrivals ensure more safety and of course more fun to the children. These designs are manufactures to prove the worth of the toy and also to depict the beauty of the original vintage scooters that were available decades ago in the market.

When the manufacturing process gets over the toy is put to thorough testing and only then are they distributed to shops for sale. This is to ensure reliability of the product in the market and every defective piece is a loss to the company and would definitely lower the companies' morale. These types of toy scooters are different from the normal toys and scooters used by the kids because they depict unique vintage characteristics.

Bright colors, custom made toys are made by some manufacturers to match the height of the child for whom the product is manufactured. Also remember that the price of the product is comparatively more when the product is custom made. Colors can also be chose by the customer according to their taste and need. The product designs and the pictures of the toys can be seen in the manufacturer's site and online consumption of the product can also be done.

Old Fashion Vintage Toy Scooters