- Paperback: 144 pages
- Publisher: Taunton Press (Aug 18 2003)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 1561586064
- ISBN-13: 978-1561586066
- Product Dimensions: 27.9 x 21.5 x 0.9 cm
- Shipping Weight: 481 g
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #243,498 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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The difference between a good toy and great one is the ability to entertain--and instruct--a child at the same time. The author, a woodworker with a graduate degree in Curriculum and Instructional Materials, combines his skills to show parents which toys are most effective for early childhood education, and then he gives them all the information they need to build those toys themselves. Nine fun projects--from Pattern Blocks and Dominos to a Puzzle Train--will get little ones learning--without them even realizing it!
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all parents want toys that nurture and develop the creativity and learning ability that children naturally possess. Read the first page
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all parents want toys that nurture and develop the creativity and learning ability that children naturally possess. Read the first page
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4.8 out of 5 stars (11 customer reviews)
14 of 14 people found the following review helpful
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Great Book!, Nov 25 2005
By Woody 1 - Published on Amazon.com
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This review is from: Making Toys That Teach (Paperback)
This is just the book I was hoping to find. The projects are fun to make and fun to play with. I was especially hoping to find plans for some unit building blocks for my grandkids for Christmas, and I just finished making the set from this book. I couldn't keep my wife away from them; she kept playing with them before they were finished! The plans are very detailed and easy to understand. The equipment needed is usually pretty basic, and there's a list of all the tools needed for each project. I'm anxious to get to work on some more of the toys. I don't hesitate to fully recommend this book.
10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
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Well Thought Out Projects, Dec 10 2006
By Bruce D. Wedlock "Woodworker" - Published on Amazon.com
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This review is from: Making Toys That Teach (Paperback)
An excellent book with projects that are above the elementary level. Toys that provide continual challenge as the child develops. I have built the block set, a long-time favorite of my grandchildren despite their many "modern" electronic toys, and the train.Caution: Be sure to double-check the dimensional drawings. There are several errors in the train drawings.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
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Quality and Fun, April 5 2007
By Loraine K. Kritz "Lol, the Seeker" - Published on Amazon.com
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This review is from: Making Toys That Teach (Paperback)
Neufeld presents a set of children's toys of extremely high quality that are fun to build. And, my grandkids play with them for hours. I believe the book describes how to make heirlooms. I highly recommend this for any woodworker.
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