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Goddard Systems, Inc. (GSI), franchisor of The Goddard School® a play-based, preschool system, has given children the chance of a lifetime to test the most innovative educational toys on the market through its 10th annual Preschooler-Approved Toy Test. Preschoolers from 50 Goddard Schools located across the United States voted for their favorite toys, and GSI is proud to announce the Top 10 Educational Toys they chose for 2017.This summer, dozens of submissions from the world’s leading toy manufacturers were reviewed by The Goddard School Toy Test Committee, a team of early childhood education experts. The committee judged each submission by how much the toy encourages interaction and child-initiated play and by the toy’s ability to promote creativity and collaboration while maintaining the child’s creative interests over time.
The children, who range from six weeks to six years old, were sent 25 toys to play with and critique. With the help of their teachers, the preschoolers selected their favorite toys, and GSI compiled the results.
Following are The Top 10 Preschooler-Approved Toys for 2017. They are listed in the age-range order suggested for the children:
• VTech - Lil' Critters Shake & Wobble Busy Ball (Suggested Age Range: 3-24 months);
• Fat Brain Toys - Oombee Cube (Suggested Age Range: 10+ months);
• SMARTMAX - My First Safari Animals (Suggested Age Range: 1–5 years);
• Peaceable Kingdom - Monkey Around - The Wiggle and Giggle Game (Suggested Age Range: 2+ years);
• VTech - Go! Go! Smart Wheels - Race & Play Adventure Park (Suggested Age Range: 1–5 years);
• K’NEX - KID K’NEX Budding Builders Building Set (Suggested Age Range: 3+ years);
• Melissa & Doug Star Diner Restaurant Play Set (Suggested Age Range: 3+ years);
• Learning Resources Lil' Lemonade Stand-Off - A Memory Matching Game (Suggested Age Range: 4+ years);
• DuneCraft - Bucket of Balls (Suggested Age Range: 4+ years);
• Learning Resources - Let's Go Code! Activity Set (Suggested Age Range: 5+ years).
“Fun, interactive programs like our annual Goddard School Preschooler-Approved Toy Test are successful because they allow children to think critically while developing their social, creativity and collaboration skills,” said Dr. Craig Bach, GSI’s Vice President of Education. “This experience provides children the opportunity to engage with the top educational products on the market that are aligned with The Goddard School’s philosophy of learning through play.”
Voting to select 2017’s winning toy is now open to the public. The public can vote by visiting The Goddard School’s Toy Test page from November 1 to November 10, 2017. GSI will purchase one hundred units of the winning toy and donate them to Toys for Tots, a program run by the United States Marine Corps Reserve that distributes holiday gifts to less fortunate children in the community.
Past Preschooler-Approved Toy Test winners include Laser Pegs, K’NEX Brands, Learning Resources and John Deere’s Gearation Board. For more information on The Goddard School and the Preschooler-Approved Toy Test, please visit www.goddardschool.com/toytest.
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About The Goddard School®
Learning for fun. Learning for life.®
For nearly 30 years, The Goddard School has used the most current, academically endorsed methods to ensure that children from six weeks to six years old have fun while learning the skills they need for long-term success in school and in life. Talented teachers collaborate with parents to nurture children into respectful, confident and joyful learners. The Goddard School’s AdvancED- and Middle States-accredited F.L.EX.® (Fun Learning Experience) Learning Program reaches more than 65,000 students in more than 460 Goddard Schools in 37 states. The Goddard School’s comprehensive play-based curriculum, developed with early childhood education experts, provides the best childhood preparation for social and academic success. To learn more about The Goddard School, please visit www.goddardschool.com.
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Name: Liz Duggan
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Organization: Goddard Systems, Inc.
Website: http://www.goddardschool.com/toytest
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