Different forms of putty are great for a myriad of reasons. Putty is good for strengthening hands, improving fine motor planning, fidgeting, and more. Fun and Function offers Discovery Putty. Children will have fun strengthening their hands and improving fine motor skills as they search through the Discovery Putty to find all the hidden objects. […]
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Spike the Fine Motor Hedgehog
According to Learning Resources, “Through practice and repetition, children can develop their fine motor skills to help refine movements and hone precision. Fine motor skills allow children to perform actions with the small muscles in the hands, fingers, and wrists.” If you’re looking for a toy to practice fine motor skills on, look no further than […]
Mental Blox Game
Looking for a fun game to practice critical thinking and problem-solving? Look no further than the Mental Blox Game from Learning Resources. Mental Blox is a “brain-boosting, block-building, make-you-think game.” This brain-boosting game for ages five and up includes 20 blocks in 4 different shapes with 3 different attributes. There are also 20 double-sided cards […]
Double Duel Homophone Game
Learning and practicing homophones is often challenging. Learning Resources offers a fun game, called Double Duel, that encourages children to practice their homophones! It is a high-speed homophone game that requires active listening and vocabulary skills. The Double Duel game engages players with four buzzers that each make a different sound: boxing bell, doorbell, honk […]
4 Fidget Gift Ideas
The holiday season is finally upon us! By now I’m sure you’ve already begun your shopping. If you’re looking for some more gift ideas, check out the following list. One of the biggest “toy” categories of the year is fidgets. If you’re thinking, “Oh no, not another fidget spinner!” Don’t you worry. This list consists […]
4 Toys from Melissa & Doug
Last Thursday, I wrote about the Classroom Play Set from Melissa & Doug. Melissa & Doug is a company that makes toys and other products that offer countless ways to play. The husband and wife team has been making toys that spark imagination since 1989. Since they offer so many products, it would take far […]