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    Are obnoxious colourful plastic toys really that bad?

    @listenordont You can set up a small tray with 1 fruit or vegetable to wash or cut (with safety knife) each day. Kiddos can spread toppings on toast or crackers, select snack items to go on their plates, help cut veggies for a family meal, help pour ingredients for a baking project, etc..
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    Are obnoxious colourful plastic toys really that bad?

    @kc8vji That would be an interesting study. Angeline Lillard has published a book summarizing a lot of research in human learning and development and how it connects to Dr. Montessori’s ideas - The Science Behind the Genius. But I don’t think anyone has studied this specific element. There so...
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    Are obnoxious colourful plastic toys really that bad?

    @listenordont I heard a great quote on the Learning with Less podcast the other day: “The more the toy does, the less the child does.” Just a way to sum up of what others have said about how analog toys encourage more open-ended and imaginative play/exploration. One of the knocks on plastic...
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