Toys And How They Contribute to Creating A Creative Child

March 30, 2010 - PRLog -- From the moment children are born, parents are bombarded with choices. How do we choose the safest car seat, the easiest stroller to navigate and fold, or the preschool that will give our child a leg-up in getting into the best kindergarten? The decisions that we make as parents are endless and all seem very important. For many parents, toys can be another big decision. Should we opt for educational? Colorful? Traditional? Noisy? The most popular character toys? We want to guide our children’s learning experience. Of course we want our kids to have fun while they are playing—but we also want them to learn something.

Fortunately, most experts agree on one thing - having fun and learning do indeed go hand in hand. The Swiss philosopher and psychologist, Jean Piaget was the first to suggest that children go through different stages of cognitive or mental development. Piaget inspired the belief that children are not empty vessels to be filled with knowledge but are instead active builders of knowledge who are constantly creating and testing their own theories of the world. One way children develop these important cognitive and social skills is through role-play. Role-playing helps kids react to their environment and place in their world and promotes interaction with other children, along with social development. Children also exercise their memory, practice their fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination, and learn problem-solving and math skills through puzzle play . Truly, a child’s play is his or her work.

The recently re-launched website http://www.myelephanthut.com understands the needs of today’s parents and carries a complete line of Melissa & Doug toys. At My Elephant Hut, the customer is able to combine the nostalgic experience of walking into an old-fashioned toy store with the modern convenience of online shopping. My Elephant Hut offers quality toys that build and create knowledge. Co-founder Jen Del Carmen states that the toys stocked by My Elephant Hut are “creative toys for creative minds. We have the kind of toys that are always in fashion: sturdy and built-to-last. My Elephant Hut carries many classic wooden toys that today’s parents will either recognize from their own childhoods or the toys that they wish that had as kids.” The family-run business has over 15 years of experience in children’s toys, offers low, competitive pricing, and emphasizes customer service as its number one priority. For a limited time, http://www.myelephanthut.com is offering a chance to win a free plush 3-foot Melissa & Doug zebra and free shipping with an order over $79.99.

Contact:
Joe Del Carmen
http://www.myelephanthut.com
1-800-531-9317

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Back in 1995, three recent college graduates took a chance and started their own retail business by opening a children’s store. One store eventually grew into three, which led to our mega eStore, My Elephant Hut. From the very beginning, we’ve had one goal in mind: to offer unique children’s items that feature tremendous play value. . .with a strong educational basis. Even though we’ve grown over the years, My Elephant Hut still maintains the same personal dedication to our customers that first made us a success. Every item we carry has been carefully selected and tested by our own team. Toys are chosen for their ability to spark the imagination, inspire creativity, and encourage learning. And, of course, safety, durability and value are always top priorities. As a family-run business, we appreciate the importance of quality, value, and top-notch customer service.