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The Value Of Clay As A Learning Tool

Author: Victor Epand Subscribe to users feed

Published: 18/05/2008

Children delight in the opportunity to play with squishy stuff, such as foam, dough or play putty. There is a wide variety of examples of these sorts of toys on the market, although it is very important to be aware of the recommended age restrictions on these. Play putty and other examples, such...

The Value Of Clay As A Learning Tool

Author: Victor Epand Subscribe to users feed

Published: 18/05/2008

Children delight in the opportunity to play with squishy stuff, such as foam, dough or play putty. There is a wide variety of examples of these sorts of toys on the market, although it is very important to be aware of the recommended age restrictions on these. Play putty and other examples, such...

The Importance Of Solo And Team Games And Toys

Author: Victor Epand Subscribe to users feed

Published: 18/05/2008

There are many ways in which it is possible to group or divide children's toys, but one possible way to do this is to split them into those toys which are to be played with as a solitary activity, those in which a partner is required, and those which involve a larger group of participants. Each...

The Importance Of Solo And Team Games And Toys

Author: Victor Epand Subscribe to users feed

Published: 18/05/2008

There are many ways in which it is possible to group or divide children's toys, but one possible way to do this is to split them into those toys which are to be played with as a solitary activity, those in which a partner is required, and those which involve a larger group of participants. Each...

Unfolding The Secrets Of Origami Sets

Author: Victor Epand Subscribe to users feed

Published: 18/05/2008

I recently saw an Origami set for sale in a toy shop near me. I was very surprised, because as I remembered it, Origami is the art of paper folding. You don't need any scissors, or glue, or fancy bits - just a sheet of paper. I was intrigued, and wondered how toy manufacturers could get away with...

Unfolding The Secrets Of Origami Sets

Author: Victor Epand Subscribe to users feed

Published: 18/05/2008

I recently saw an Origami set for sale in a toy shop near me. I was very surprised, because as I remembered it, Origami is the art of paper folding. You don't need any scissors, or glue, or fancy bits - just a sheet of paper. I was intrigued, and wondered how toy manufacturers could get away with...

How To Create A Classic Toy

Author: Victor Epand Subscribe to users feed

Published: 18/05/2008

It is easy in today's modern world of electronic gadgets and shiny plastic to overlook the classic toys that have been around for generations. You can still find them, usually tucked away in areas labelled 'Classic Yesteryear', or in toy shops that are themselves tucked away in small corners of...

How To Create A Classic Toy

Author: Victor Epand Subscribe to users feed

Published: 18/05/2008

It is easy in today's modern world of electronic gadgets and shiny plastic to overlook the classic toys that have been around for generations. You can still find them, usually tucked away in areas labeled 'Classic Yesteryear', or in toy shops that are themselves tucked away in small corners of...

Seeing The World Through A Child's Drawing

Author: Victor Epand Subscribe to users feed

Published: 18/05/2008

There is no question at all that children love to draw. They love to paint, draw, sketch and scribble, with pencils, crayons, paint and fingers dunked in gloop - it's a natural tendency, and should certainly be encouraged. But why do children enjoy the artistic process so much, and is it really...

Seeing The World Through A Child's Drawing

Author: Victor Epand Subscribe to users feed

Published: 18/05/2008

There is no question at all that children love to draw. They love to paint, draw, sketch and scribble, with pencils, crayons, paint and fingers dunked in gloop - it's a natural tendency, and should certainly be encouraged. But why do children enjoy the artistic process so much, and is it really...