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"At Christmas, it's not just the toys that count." OPPI Piks Christmas 2021
Celebrating playhao's 10th Anniversary
Multi-Dimensional Fun with IVI 3D Play Carpets
www.playhao.com continues to operate, however, our retail store will close from 7 April to 4 May 2020.
Top picks of STEM Toys (Screen-Free or App-Based)
playhao's Christmas Gift Guide 2019 (by age)
Teach Through Play - Curated Tools for Holistic Learning
For many of us growing up, play was reserved as a reward for something accomplished - “Finish your homework and you can go play.” Even now, it is rarely seen as an accomplishment in itself. However, many early childhood educators testify that much can be gleaned from play time. Basic milestones, like fine motor skill development, are achieved during play. Critical thinking and problem-solving skills are vital in many situations, as is the determination necessary to sustain certain play scenarios. As such, many good toys are made to make the most of play.
The best toys meld learning and fun at their core. Here are some we believe to provide holistic play value in learning environments both in the classroom and at home:
Grapat - Creative play in tune with nature
How to know whether you're a 'helicopter parent' and why it matters. (CNN)
