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Toys That Promote Creativity

What are the best toys to promote creativity? and what are the best ways to choose?

Bring out the creativity in your children - first by reading the articles we've listed below so that you can get some ideas and a feel for what will suit your particular needs.  Then scroll down for the toys that our research shows are the best at promoting creativity.

 

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Toys That Promote Creativity

Imagine: Toys that promote creativity

Toys that teach

Ten Toy choosing tips

What toys are essential for early education?

Why it Pays to Play

Playing With Your Child -- How to Start It, Why It's So Important

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LEGO Mindstorms NXT (8527)

         

Magnetic Responsibility Chart by  Melissa & Doug

 

 

 Thomas & Friends Wooden Railway Deluxe Roundhouse

 

 I spy puppet playhouse computer game

         

PlanCity Road and Rail - Deluxe

 

 Bright and Beyond Activity Cards

 

 

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Lamaze

 

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 Jigsaws

         
   

 

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