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Toys aren't just for kids! From softball to Super Soakers, toys offer plenty of ways for the whole family to play together. Read on to learn why toys are so important to children and how you can get in on the fun. Or, explore our Education.com Gift Guide for recommended toys, games and more!

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Constructive Imaginations: Fun Toys and Activities for Learning Math and Science

Build a bridge, a friendly alien, or a castle. But don’t tell your builders they’re learning math and ...

Source: Parents' Choice Foundation
Best Toys to Stand the Test of Time

When it comes to buying toys, finding one that will hit the spot is easier said than done. The number one pitfall is ...

Source: Education.com
Great Birthday Gifts Under $25!

The last thing most parents want around the house is another plastic toy that breaks or gets thrown aside after a few ...

Source: Education.com
Choosing the Right Toy for Your Child

Children need toys just as adults needs tools for their particular jobs because play is often described as the work of ...

Source: Missouri Families

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Top Ten Green Toys for Earth Day

Source: Education.com
The Learning Power of Lego

Source: Education.com
History in Action!

Source: Education.com
Toys and Materials for Preschool Play

Source: Pearson Allyn Bacon Prentice Hall
Developmentally Appropriate Materials for First- Through Fourth Grade Children (Ages 6-10)

Source: Pearson Allyn Bacon Prentice Hall
Dangerous Toys: What You Need to Know

Source: Education.com
Toy Safety

Source: Idaho Department of Health and Welfare
Rig Up Some Cool Contraptions!

Source: Education.com
Robotic Gorilla

Source: Education.com
Singing Grandparent Dolls? You bet.

Source: Education.com

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