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Don’t underestimate the power of toys!

Deborah Jepsen | April 6th, 2010

The right toys are essential!

Toys are an important part of every child’s early development. However, choosing the right toy is essential.

Recently, I have been researching children’s educational toys and books and this Scientific American article about toys grabbed my attention:

Thinking Outside of the Toy Box: 4 Children’s Gizmos That Inspired Scientific Breakthroughs

The article contains several intriguing examples of scientists who gained inspiration for their research from childhood toys.

That’s right, toys can be inspirational…even for adults!

But what types of toys are best for children?

Over the next few months I will be searching for the best educational toys and books I can find, and, as my list grows, I will share my thoughts here on the blog.

So stay tuned…

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Deborah Jepsen is a qualified Educational & Developmental Psychologist working in private practice in Port Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.