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Vangelus Visits Cherry Bomb Toys and the Knight Morpher X

Vangelus goes to the local shop known as Cherry Bomb Toys, to see a new Knight Morpher iteration, first-hand. Discussion and picture-in-picture ensues! Victoria’s Ultimate Hobby & Toy Fair: www.cherrybombtoys.com KM-01X Preorder Page: shoponline.cherrybombtoys.com

Bertoia’s Auction Chalks up $1.6 Million in Sales of Fine Toys, Trains and Christmas Antiques

Bertoia’s Auction Chalks up $1.6 Million in Sales of Fine Toys, Trains and Christmas Antiques
Vindex Packard Club Sedan, circa 1929, formerly in the collections of Dick Ford and Donald Kaufman, $8,625. Bertoia Auctions image. VINELAND, N.J.- An exceptional circa-1909 Marklin tinplate steam-powered boat known as the Priscilla sailed to the top-lot position at Bertoia Auctions ’ $1.6 million Toys for the Mantle sale held Nov. 12-14, realizing $63,250 against an estimate of $35,000-$45,000 …

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Pedal Toys and Healthy Children

Pedal toys are a wonderful way for children to get the exercise they need to be healthy and productive throughout the day. It is these very simple and classic pedal toys that can give tots all the fun they need, while keeping them active.

Unfortunately, from a very early age, too many children are filling their downtime by playing computer and video games and remaining indoors, staying in a sedentary position. While some interactive computer and video games have educational benefits, they certainly do not make up for quality time outdoors, running around burning energy and letting of steam.  If we want to have healthy children, we need to encourage them to go outside in the backyard from an early age and what better enticement than a pedal car or pedal toy for them to play on.

Pedal toys are a broad term that refers to toys, usually outdoor models that can move around by being pedaled. The toys include a set of pedals, one for each foot of course, and they come in a wide array of vehicles. Some of the most popular pedal toys include pedal cars and tractors and even pedal planes. The cars are especially wide-ranging, with some looking like vintage cars, fire engines and even hot rods. Pedal toys are perfect for older toddlers and preschoolers, as the pedals take some coordination and balance and help fine tune their motor skills. As an added benefit, pedal cars can serve as a precursor for learning how to ride a bike. In this way preschoolers can go through the motions of pedaling without parents having to worry about them tipping over on a tricycle.

Besides pedal cars, there are also plenty of toddler ride-on toys that are perfect for the  little ones, even those who are still gaining their balance. Toddler ride-on toys also include an extensive collection of vehicles, some equipped with horns, streamers and lights. These toys are perfect for the younger crowd, as they don’t need to be pedaled and instead get around by tots pushing with their legs and feet. Some require more balance than others, but all encourage the use of leg and feet muscles and a certain amount of co-ordination.

Pedal cars and ride-on toys are so much fun that kids will forget that they are actually being active and exercising. Indeed, these toys are best when used outdoors, so your child will be getting fresh air and sunshine as well as their daily exercise.  Ride-on toys promote the use of large motor skills, helping toddlers to gain balance and coordination while strengthening the muscles and encouraging endurance. Best of all, these fun toys build creativity and role play, so our kids can enjoy “just being kids”.

Luton and Latimer steam toys

A closer look at the PW203 and L5 steam engines.

I want to have some toys in my year 1 classroom any ideas?

I want the children to be able to have chance to play during the day when they either have finished their work or as a treat or a wind down. I am not suggesting they will play all day but I was in a classroom relief teaching a while ago and the class was wonderfully settled and engaged in their learning because they had the comfort and chance to let off steam and play throughout the day inbetween working hard. I really liked the atmosphere and the level of work the children were producing was great it seemed to just work so well. I was wondering what ideas for toys I could include into my classroom without overwhelming it but still having the best elements of a kindergarten within a school environment. What do you think?

how do i sterilize toys?

my monkey teether says to sterlize before use. how? do i use the microwave steam one for the bottles?