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What Does Volumetrically Proportional Mean?

Volumetrically Proportionate means that the shape of the objects remains the same, but their size increases or decreases proportionally.
In the case of the Discovery Toys Measure Up Cups, it means that each cup is a scaled-down version of the others. They all have the same shape, but their sizes increase in a specific ratio, allowing for accurate measurements.

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Prelanguage Skills: Steps To Communication

This training session looks at the prelinguistic skills every child must learn before they can learn to talk. Participants will learn playful intervention strategies to promote these skills and, as a result, promote language to the little ones in their care.

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Play Partners As Well As Protectors

This training, available upon request, was created to orient new childcare providers to the basics of best practices in childcare. Those providing high-quality care for children are called to be play partners and protectors of little ones. The training emphasizes play and safety.

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Grace-Based Discipline For The Preschool Classroom

This presentation is for teachers who teach in a Christian faith-based classroom, such as those located in a church, which is where many preschool programs are based across the state. This presentation, available upon request, draws connections between neuroscience, positive discipline strategies, and lessons in grace to promote positive discipline in a preschool classroom.

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Physical And Cognitive Development In The Infant Toddler Classroom

This presentation examines the physical development of infants and toddlers, its impact on cognitive development, and teachers’ classroom activities to promote both.

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A Puzzle’s Journey: From My Playroom To The Classroom

These puzzles had a fascinating journey. They started as my toys, bringing me countless hours of fun and learning. As I grew older, my mom repurposed them for her kindergarten classroom. They entertained and educated generations of young minds.

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Blast From My Past: Discovery Toys Gears Go Round!

I couldn’t recall the exact name of the toy until it was gifted to me and I could read the box. It’s called “Gears Go Round.” It was kind of like Legos, but the bricks were bigger and the texture was softer, and had pokey dots to decorate with and attach spinning gears to.

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Here Today, Gone Tomorrow

Have you ever seen a Discovery Toys product and thought, “Hmm, that looks interesting. I’ll think about it”? Don’t wait too long! Discovery Toys has a wonderful selection of toys designed to spark creativity and learning. But, like all good things, these toys can sometimes disappear from the catalog. I’ve raved about certain toys to […]

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Practice Panda Wears A C-Collar

I couldn’t just throw it away. On a whim, we placed it around the teddy bear’s neck. And there it stayed.
Now, it’s just another part of our home’s unique character. It’s a symbol of the ways our lives can take shape and the quirky things that make us, us.

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Our Little Monkey Puts Toys With A Lifetime Guarantee To the Test

I decided to reach out to Discovery Toys to test their lifetime guarantee. To my surprise, they were incredibly easy to work with and replaced the broken toys at no cost. This experience reinforced my belief in the quality and customer service of Discovery Toys.