Imaginative play not only helps kids learn to express themselves, it also builds other lifelong skills like problem solving and negotiation.
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Imaginative play not only helps kids learn to express themselves, it also builds other lifelong skills like problem solving and negotiation.
13 Kids World Map Activities to Inspire Global Curiosity If world map activities bring up bad memories of memorizing country capitals, or if your only thought about maps is your GPS, then it’s time to take another look. Immerse yourself in world map activities with a child and you’ll soon be imagining far away places
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13 Kids World Map Activities to Inspire Global Curiosity If world map activities bring up bad memories of memorizing country capitals, or if your only thought about maps is your GPS, then it’s time to take another look. Immerse yourself in world map activities with a child and you’ll soon be imagining far away places
Sparking curiosity is easy. Kids need the time and encouragement so that their mind expanded with joy, they explore their environment, likes and dislikes, interests and ideas. More play. A few simple tools and kids will dive in.
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Sparking curiosity is easy. Kids need the time and encouragement so that their mind expanded with joy, they explore their environment, likes and dislikes, interests and ideas. More play. A few simple tools and kids will dive in.
Forbes Features our Founder! Laura Barta became a toy entrepreneur to continue giving her kids immersive cultural experiences, even after returning from nearly 10 years overseas. Forbes shares the inspiration and motivation for inventing toys which immerse kids in world cultures. Why do it? And, how? Read it here: Expat Experience Turns Mom Into Multicultural-Toy Entrepreneur
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Forbes Features our Founder! Laura Barta became a toy entrepreneur to continue giving her kids immersive cultural experiences, even after returning from nearly 10 years overseas. Forbes shares the inspiration and motivation for inventing toys which immerse kids in world cultures. Why do it? And, how? Read it here: Expat Experience Turns Mom Into Multicultural-Toy Entrepreneur
CONNECT WITH THE WORLD AND THE RESULTS MAY ASTOUND YOU This month I made a very surprising connection. Someone I met for a moment more than 20 years ago asked me for a favor. It’s the kind of connection that makes you see your place in the world a little more clearly. After the Nepal
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CONNECT WITH THE WORLD AND THE RESULTS MAY ASTOUND YOU This month I made a very surprising connection. Someone I met for a moment more than 20 years ago asked me for a favor. It’s the kind of connection that makes you see your place in the world a little more clearly. After the Nepal
HOW IMPACTFUL IS STUDY ABROAD? VERY. This heartfelt endorsement of study abroad popped up on my personal Facebook page. It’s written by Liam Hulse, a Pennsylvania college student. “Studying abroad and traveling in Europe has been the craziest adventure and there was no getting ready for the amount I would learn and grow along the
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HOW IMPACTFUL IS STUDY ABROAD? VERY. This heartfelt endorsement of study abroad popped up on my personal Facebook page. It’s written by Liam Hulse, a Pennsylvania college student. “Studying abroad and traveling in Europe has been the craziest adventure and there was no getting ready for the amount I would learn and grow along the
Travel toys! This is a guest post I wrote for Ann Belle over at Kids Travel Books: Today I have a special guest post from Laura Barta of Whole Wide World Toys. Before I turn this over to her, I just want to take a moment to say how much I love what Laura is
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Travel toys! This is a guest post I wrote for Ann Belle over at Kids Travel Books: Today I have a special guest post from Laura Barta of Whole Wide World Toys. Before I turn this over to her, I just want to take a moment to say how much I love what Laura is
If you’ve adopted from China you probably hope to keep a connection to Chinese culture for your child. In your mind, you’re planning themed dinners for every Chinese holiday, taking weekend trips to the nearest Chinatown, and studying Mandarin together every single day. But, you get busy. It’s not easy. And, you don’t need anything
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If you’ve adopted from China you probably hope to keep a connection to Chinese culture for your child. In your mind, you’re planning themed dinners for every Chinese holiday, taking weekend trips to the nearest Chinatown, and studying Mandarin together every single day. But, you get busy. It’s not easy. And, you don’t need anything
What do you see in your mind’s eye when you compare a blockbuster movie and an indie film, packaged bread vs. artisan focaccia, or a conference hotel compared to a boutique hotel? What are the colors? The furniture? How are people dressed? How do you feel in each scenario? You can imagine it, I know
Indie, Artisan, Craft, or Boutique? Are Small Toy Companies Hip Enough? Read More »
What do you see in your mind’s eye when you compare a blockbuster movie and an indie film, packaged bread vs. artisan focaccia, or a conference hotel compared to a boutique hotel? What are the colors? The furniture? How are people dressed? How do you feel in each scenario? You can imagine it, I know
In the toy business even the rubber bands are fun. When I got a box of product samples in the mail recently, I started scrutinizing them for quality parameters. It wasn’t until I saw that the rubber bands holding the story cards together were silly bands, that I took a moment to realize how lucky I
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In the toy business even the rubber bands are fun. When I got a box of product samples in the mail recently, I started scrutinizing them for quality parameters. It wasn’t until I saw that the rubber bands holding the story cards together were silly bands, that I took a moment to realize how lucky I
