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Toys and MaterialsNumber of resources found: 20
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TRUCE (Teachers Resisting Unhealthy Children's Entertainment) Language: English
Publisher: TRUCE (Teachers Resisting Unhealthy Children's Entertainment) (2008)
Description: Teachers Resisting Unhealthy Children's Entertainment is a national group of educators deeply concerned about how children's entertainment and toys are affecting the play and behavior of children in our classrooms. Materials include Toy Action Guide, Media and Young Children Action Guide, and TV and Your Child. Also other resources and links. Some materials available in Spanish.
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Choose my Plate Blast Off Game Language: English
Description: An interactive computer game where kids can reach Planet Power by fueling their rocket with food and physical activity. Fuel tanks for each food group help students keep track of how their choices fit into MyPyramid. Helps to teach children how to make good choices in food and physical activities.
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Family Time Series Fall: Child Age 2-3
Language: English
Publisher: Pennsylvania State University (2008)
Description: Family Time helps busy parents develop the habit of putting their families first by setting aside time to be together. Geared to parents of children ages 2-3.
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Family Time Series Fall: Child Age 4-6
Language: English
Publisher: Pennsylvania State University (2008)
Description: Family Time helps busy parents develop the habit of putting their families first by setting aside time to be together. Geared to parents with children ages 4-6.
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Family Time Series Spring: Child Age 2-3
Language: English
Publisher: Pennsylvania State University (2008)
Description: Family Time helps busy parents develop the habit of putting their families first by setting aside time to be together. Geared to parents with children ages 2-3.
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Family Time Series Spring: Child Age 4-6
Language: English
Publisher: Pennsylvania State University (2008)
Description: Family Time helps busy parents develop the habit of putting their families first by setting aside time to be together. Geared to parents with children ages 4-6.
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Family Time Series Summer: Child Age 2-3
Language: English
Publisher: Pennsylvania State University (2008)
Description: Every parent is busy. Family Time helps busy parents develop the habit of putting their families first by setting aside time to be together. Ages 2-3
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Family Time Series Summer: Child Age 4-6
Language: English
Publisher: Pennsylvania State University (2008)
Description: Family Time helps busy parents develop the habit of putting their families first by setting aside time to be together. Geared to parents with children ages 4-6.
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Family Time Series Winter: Child Age 2-3
Language: English
Publisher: Pennsylvania State University (2008)
Description: Family Time helps busy parents develop the habit of putting their families first by setting aside time to be together. Geared to parents with children ages 2-3.
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Family Time Series Winter: Child Age 4-6
Language: English
Publisher: Pennsylvania State University (2008)
Description: Family Time helps busy parents develop the habit of putting their families first by setting aside time to be together. Geared to parents with children ages 4-6.
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Selecting Toys for Children
Language: English
Author: Kuykendall, Jo
Publisher: University of Alaska Extension (August 2007)
Description: This publication relays important guidelines in selecting toys for your children. From listed aspects to keep in mind, to appropriate suggestions to parent involvement, this guide ensures that you and your child get the most out of playing and developing.
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The Best Toys for Kids
Language: English
Author: Wilson, Nancy
Publisher: Pennsylvania State University Cooperative Extension (2008)
Description: This family newsletter provides information on the best toys for kids. Some of the best toys for kids have been around for a long time. They are simple, durable, fun, can help your child build skills, and can be enjoyed by kids of all ages. They are blocks, balls, and books. Printable for distribution to families.
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Best Toys in Life Are Free! Language: English
Publisher: Child (2003)
Description: This is an alphbetical list of toys and materials that are free or easily available to use with children.
This website is maintained by a child care provider in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
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Craft Recipes Language: English
Publisher: Moap Group LLC and TheIdeaBox.com (2008)
Description: This link provides a list of easy recipes to use with children. Also included are tips for making the activity go smoothly.
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Developmental Play Ideas for Children from Birth to 6 Years Language: English
Publisher: Child (2003)
Description: This is an easy to read list of activities to use with children birth to 6 years. The list is divided into sections by age and includes what children are "learning to do", what they "like to do" and what they "enjoy" doing.
This website is maintained by a child care provider in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
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EZ AT 2: Simple Assistive Technology Ideas for Children Ages Birth to Three Language: English
Publisher: Pacer Center, Inc. (2011)
Description: This is a guide for increasing young children’s participation in daily activities and routines using assistive technology. It offers direction for making a wide range of devices and products that promote best practices for home and classroom learning.
EZ AT: Assistive Technology Activities for Children Ages 3-8 with Disabilities is available at http://www.pacer.org/stc/pubs/ezat.pdf.
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EZ AT: Assistive Technology Activities for Children Ages 3-8 with Disabilities Language: English
Publisher: Pacer Center, Inc. (2006)
Description: This is a guide for increasing young children’s participation in daily activities and routines using assistive technology. It offers direction for making a wide range of devices and products that promote best practices for home and classroom learning.
EZ AT 2: Simple Assistive Technology Ideas for Children Ages is available at http://www.pacer.org/stc/pubs/EZ-AT-book-2011-final.pdf.
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Family Crafts Language: English
Publisher: About, Inc. (2011)
Description: This Web page provides resources for all kinds of art and craft projects and possibilities for the entire family.
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Launching into Literacy and Math: What is Early Math? Language: English
Author: Ballweg, Judy
Publisher: Madison, WI public schools (Aug 2009)
Description: This website provides information on early math learning with more specific information on infants and toddlers, preschoolers, child assessments, and professional resources for teachers. Handouts are available including book lists, fingerplays and chants, Spanish resources, developmental milestones, and more.
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Making Puzzles
Language: English
Author: Bakawa-Evenson, Lois
Publisher: Iowa State University (2002)
Description: In this fact sheet, the author discusses the benefits of puzzles for young children's development. The author also provides suggestions for selecting puzzles for children of various ages and instructions for making puzzles.
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