2011 October 31 – Scavenger Hunt

October 31, 2011

It’s our last day of AP Month and our last day of the API online auction.  If you haven’t placed a bid yet, this is the big day!  And fitting right in with the day’s play idea, check out and bid on Pure Play Kid’s Scavenger Hunt Game! We’re thrilled to share a final fun […]

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2011 October 30 – Ruffntuff

October 30, 2011

“Since sensory input is the raw material – the ONLY raw material for brain development and learning, it is vital that the multi-various sensations be organized quickly and accurately. While most of us are used to thinking about vision and hearing as the main senses involved in learning, they are actually small in quantity compared […]

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2011 October 29 – London Bridge

October 29, 2011

Touch can be an important feature of play and is one of the earliest ways we engage in play with our children.  The benefits of touch continue throughout the lifespan and often our challenge as parents is how to keep up nurturing touch as our children grow.  We’re pressed to discover new and acceptable ways […]

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2011 October 28 – Nature’s Toys

October 28, 2011

Spend some time today playing outside and considering and even talking about ways you and your family can get even more outdoors time.  Has there ever been a better toy than a stick!??  What about open green spaces to race, ramble and tumble in or climbing trees or rocks to conquer?  Or even just the […]

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2011 October 27 – Play with your food!

October 27, 2011

Who said you can’t play with your food?!  Plan a meal today that allows your imagination to take over.  Create a forest of broccoli that is covered in “snow” (Parmesan cheese or ranch dressing), serve an octopus (1/2 hot dog with spaghetti inserted, then boiled), a monster veggie plate, or let your child create their […]

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2011 October 25 – Roll with it baby!

October 25, 2011

Surprise your kids today by throwing around some toilet paper rolls!  Take turns becoming a mummy.  Pretend you are winning the big race and break through the tape.  Become a sports star and run into the field breaking the banner.  Create snow from the squares and have a snowstorm in your house!  Sing “Let It […]

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2011 October 24 – “No hide” and seek

October 24, 2011

Whether you have a baby and play peek-a-boo, or a 12 year old who knows the perfect place to hide hide-and-seek has been a favorite for ages.  However, today, play a variation of this classic and just “forget” to see your kids!  Accidentally sit on them, make the bed with them in it, fold the […]

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