We often think of learning an ability as mastering a single skill. However, most abilities are complex, that is they consist of several sub-skills which combined constitute the given ability. This is particularly important to keep in mind when teaching young children. For example the ability to read consists of many sub-skills: Letter recognition Letter […]
by Larry Mestyanek, Ph.D. – President, TAG Toys, Inc. Early intervention with an autistic child has proven to be the most promising approach for stimulating normal development. Like all infants and toddlers the primary source for stimulating physical and mental development for an autistic child is through the basic senses of seeing, hearing, touching and […]
A Reporter asks, “What do you have for last minute stocking stuffers for a two year old?” We think puzzles are a great toy for any youngster and one of our favorite educational puzzles for two-year olds is our Giant Circle Puzzle. This 11-inch round puzzle has 8 jumbo interlocking pieces with eight bold colors. […]
We are asked, “What is the educational value of puzzles for toddlers and babies? Puzzles are a very important part in the development of concepts, fine-motor skills and confidence for babies and toddlers. From simply connecting colors that are alike, to fitting shapes together and to developing simple hand skills like grasping, holding and placing […]
We are asked, “Are there any toys that can simultaneously help teach my kids and also give them physical exercise at the same time?” Educational games that have physical components are well grounded in multi-sensory learning theory, which suggests that as more relevant dimensions (sight, hearing, tactile, physical involvement) are added to a learning experience […]
We are asked, “What kind of toys do you have that teach children about counting?” It is really never too early to start teaching children about numbers, counting and even simple math. From the earliest days, parents can make a routine out of counting just about anything from steps and stairs, to the number of […]
A reporter asks, “I’ve been browsing your collection and have seen a lot of toys that deal with sorting (beads, blocks, etc). What is the educational value of sorting? What does this activity teach?” Sorting is a skill that is related to conceptual thinking, or the mental process of being able to identify objects and […]
We are asked, “My child is really good at memorization and I would like to encourage her natural skill. What kind of educational toys do you have that help children develop a good memory?” A common technique for improving memory skills is to experience material being presented through multiple sensory dimensions. This multiple sensory memory […]
We are asked, “Do you have any educational products that will help teach children about personal hygiene?” One of the simplest things a parent can provide to a child that helps to develop awareness of personal hygiene is a mirror for their room. Providing a child with a mirror in their room allows them to […]
We are asked, “Do you have any toys that will help my pre-school child learn how to spell?” Childhood development experts recommend that parents spend an hour together every day reading with children. When families make this a regular routine it provides an opportunity to introduce children to the world of spelling at a very […]
