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School News » Counselor's Connection
Counselor's Connection Happy Holidays! Along with all the joys the season brings, the emphasis on gift giving presents parents with a variety of challenges. Many of us find that our children are wishing for things that we feel may not promote healthy play opportunities. While it is up to every parent to assess the appropriateness of any particular toy or game, some organizations provide helpful guidelines with regard to choosing toys for our children that promote healthy, creative and constructive play. The following is a list of some online sources: · American Specialty Toy Retailing Association www.astratoy.org Provides listings of stores and manufacturers that carry quality toys. · Alliance for Childhood www.allianceforchildhood.net Promotes healthy childhood development and play. · National Association for the Education of Young Children www.naeyc.org/journal/goodtoys.asp Provides information regarding appropriate toys throughout various developmental stages. · TRUCE (Teachers Resisting Unhealthy Children’s Entertainment) www.truceteachers.org Provides 2008-09 Toys, Play and Young Children Action Guide Wishing you a happy, healthy holiday season. In the midst of this busy time, don’t forget to take the opportunity to PLAY and HAVE FUN! Beth Gordon, Trey Cushman
Meadow Brook School East Longmeadow Public Schools 607 Parker Street East Longmeadow, MA 01028 (413) 525-5470 |
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