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ParentDish's 20 Top Educational Toys for Preschoolers

by Brett Singer, Posted Nov 26th 2010

Help your child learn with these toys. Credit: Getty Images

The kids are starting to outgrow the stacking blocks and are even getting tired of ...Shopping for a preschooler? Try one of these fun toys that will actually teach them something.

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How to Play: Spooky Walk

by Sally Worsham, Posted Oct 26th 2010

Print pictures of Halloween images to play. Credit: rkramer62, Flickr

What you need: A box, creepy Halloween music and cut-outs or printouts ...Halloween pictures replace seats in this holiday version of musical chairs!

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How to Play: Halloween Corners

by Sally Worsham, Posted Oct 20th 2010

Print Halloween-themed images to play this game. Credit: riptheskull, Flickr

What you need: Music, a room with four corners, a hat or box and two ...Just print Halloween-themed images to play this game!

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Dealing With Separation Issues at Daycare Drop-Off

by Melissa Rayworth, Posted Oct 11th 2010

Be strong when your child starts crying. Credit: Getty Images

You're out of the house on time, with the whole family fed and dressed for the day. ...You're out of the house on time, with the whole family fed and dressed for the day. Now comes the hard part: Saying goodbye at daycare as a tearful toddler begs you not to go.

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Beehives Wooden Toy a Buzzworthy Pick for Preschoolers

by Honey Berk, Posted Sep 28th 2010

A real honey of a toy. Credit: Moolka

Inspired by real bees and their natural habitats, the colorful and adorable Beehives from Plan Toys ...Inspired by real bees and their natural habitats, the colorful and adorable Beehives from Plan Toys entertains children while helping them develop fine motor skills, coordination and concentration.

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Play Garden Lets Toddlers Grow Their Own Adventures

by Honey Berk, Posted Sep 17th 2010

No watering required. Credit: Glamma Toys

Mary, Mary quite contrary, how does your garden grow? With magnets, of course, in the Zolo ...Your tots can build a fanciful garden using their imaginations and the 11 magnetic creatures and plant pieces included in this activity set. The window box is magnetic, as well, so all the pieces stick and stack in lots of different configurations.

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4-year-olds Learn More Through Teacher Interaction Than in Free Play, Study Shows

by Monique El-Faizy, Posted Sep 16th 2010

Your child spends his hours at preschool happily building giant towns with colorless wooden blocks or sitting quietly in a corner, mesmerized by the ...Your child spends his hours at preschool happily building giant towns with colorless wooden blocks or sitting quietly in a corner, mesmerized by the pages of the book he's flipping through. This is how kids learn, right? Actually, maybe not. A new study shows that 4-year-olds make more significant gains in early language and math skills when being guided by a teacher.

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