When it comes to teaching and learning, there are so many approaches, theories, personalities, learning styles, etc. that come into play its difficult to know what to buy and how to use it. Popular Playthings focuses on the basics when developing products. At the core to our approach is fun. Playing must be fun. Learning needs to be engaging. Learning through play is the result of both!
Finding the right balance starts in product development. There could be an existing product that teaches a critical skill in a child’s development, but it could be a tedious and underwhelming product. The challenge is finding the right design in form and function, maybe it’s the choice of character(s), it could be as simple as a color. We take the time necessary to zero in on what will be most inviting to a child.
Hands-on learning provides real life experience which enhances retention! A positive play experience will bring a child back to that toy time and time again. This repetition drives home the direct and indirect skills being taught through the play patterns intended from each specific toy a child play with.
Learning to play independently builds confidence. Not only do our products encourage independent play, but many also provide immediate feedback, either confirming the correct answer or directing the child to the correct answer. In both instances, the child benefits. Teaching oneself correctly and learning the correct answers builds confidence which, in turn, builds desire.
Creating structures with block play, uncovering the world of magnetics, solving basic math problems, or learning foundational concepts all incorporate both active and passive learning. Learning to ask questions, expressing ideas and accomplishments, following directions, learning persistence, and so much more help to shape a child’s life.
Hexie Snaps
Item: 18001
Age: 2+
Price: $44.99
Hexacus
Item: 19000
Age: 2+
Price: $27.99
Sakkaro
Item: 19010
Age: 3+
Price: $27.99
Tri Mags 24 Piece
Item: 415
Age: 4+
Price: $21.99
Tri Mags 48 Piece
Item: 416
Age: 4+
Price: $39.99
Magnetic Match Rings
Item: 351
Age: 3+
Price: $14.99
MagSnaps 48 Piece Set
Item: 18010
Age: 3+
Price: $82.99
MagSnaps 100 Piece Set
Item: 18011
Age: 3+
Price: $131.99
Mag Builders 20 Piece Set
Item: 18301
Age: 2+
Price: $39.99
Mag Builders 30 Piece Set
Item: 18302
Age: 2+
Price: $54.99
Mag Builders 40 Piece Set
Item: 18303
Age: 2+
Price: $71.99
Mag Builders - Rolling Base
Item: 18304
Age: 2+
Price: $12.99
Linkazoo
Item: 19100
Age: 4+
Price: $32.99
Monkey Math
Item: 50101
Age: 4+
Price: $19.99
Monkey Calculators Multiplier
Item: 50201
Age: 7+
Price: $11.99
Monkey Calculators Addition
Item: 50202
Age: 7+
Price: $11.99
Monkey Calculators Subtraction
Item: 50203
Age: 7+
Price: $11.99
Monkey Match
Item: 50401
Age: 4+
Price: $21.99
Monkey Bingo
Item: 50501
Age: 4+
Price: $21.99
Electricity Kit
Item: 580
Age: 8+
Price: $32.99
Electricity and Magnetic Kit
Item: 581
Age: 8+
Price: $39.99
Gravity Blox
Item: 50112
Age: 4+
Price: $21.99