'All Work With No Play' - Not So Good for Kids.Learning Express emphasizes the power of play and how learning should be fun during the child development process DEVENS, Mass. -- According to according to prep. 1. As stated or indicated by; on the authority of: according to historians. 2. In keeping with: according to instructions. 3. Sharon DiMinico, CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. and president of Learning Express, learning should be exciting and fun for children. Therefore, with children in school-mode this fall, DiMinico encourages parents to incorporate play into their learning experiences by using educational toys What is an educational toy? ''' Toys, and educational toys, are typically built for and used by children. One could make the argument that an educational toy is actually any toy. Most children are constantly interacting with and learning about the world. and games. "The notion of bringing playtime into learning is really something Learning Express caught on to early when the business was founded," DiMinico said. "Now more people are beginning to realize that learning should be fun and engaging for children. Since the school year is in full force, this is a great time for parents to begin using these tactics with their children." Recent reports have shown that children in play-based learning curriculums show stronger academic performance compared to those in more academically focused programs. Although this is a recent trend, the Learning Express brand was built on the notion two decades ago, DiMinico said. DiMinico suggests the following fun, useful for learning items that parents can use in their child's development and learning process: * Little Hands Busy Box - There are art projects of plenty in this kit designed specifically for the hands of children two or older. From modeling dough to paper bag puppets and frame decorations, they can exercise their creative juices while also developing their fine motor skills The examples and perspective in this article or section may not represent a worldwide view of the subject. Please [ improve this article] or discuss the issue on the talk page. “Dexterity” redirects here. For other uses, see Dexterity (disambiguation). and eye hand coordination. * Snap Circuits - This sturdy modular set allows kids to investigate voltage, amperage amperage strength of an electric current in amperes or milliamperes. , wattage wattage the output or consumption of an electric device expressed in watts. , current, transistor capacity....the list is as long as the fun! In addition to enhancing cognitive skills, Snap Circuits can also help fine motor skills. * Friend 2 Friend Bracelets - They'll band together with beautiful bracelets when they use the daisy wheel An earlier print mechanism that used a plastic or metal hub with spokes like an old-fashioned wagon wheel minus the outer rim. At the end of each spoke is the carved image of a type character. to braid bracelets of all kinds to share with friends. Referred to as the "neighborhood toy store A toy store, or toy shop, is a retail business specializing in the services of selling toys. No longer held to the limitations of the brick and mortar outlet, the toy store has successfully created a presence within the e-commerce industry. ," Learning Express stores carry a variety of children's merchandise intended to engage children through play, creativity and foster developmental growth. Learning Express has become a hub of activity for families with its hands-on atmosphere for kids to "test" their skills, DiMinico said. For more information, visit www.learningexpress.com. powered by Grassroots Newswire(TM) (c) 2007 eNR Services, Inc. All rights reserved. |
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