What is Montessori play? And why do so many parents love it?
Montessori-inspired toys are a little different from the bright, flashing, plastic, battery-operated gadgets that tend to fill toy store shelves.
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Meet the Sensory Switchboard, brand new to The Thinker Play Kit for months 11 and 12
The Sensory Switchboard lets your baby explore cause and effect while practicing fine motor skills.
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Why real instruments are the best musical toys for young children
Make the most of musical play with playthings that work like real instruments. Here are the 6 best instruments for beginners.