#toys

#toys

Explore practical guidance on choosing safe, age-appropriate toys and materials for children in early learning and child care settings. Related articles cover toy safety checks, play-based toy selection, choking hazards, and cleaning, sanitizing, and disinfecting classroom items.

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As programs and families plan seasonal celebrations, a systematic toy-safety check reduces the risk ...

How Can You Choose Toys That Make the Play You Want Possible?

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Choosing toys starts with thinking about the play you want to make possible: building, pretending, i ...

What’s the difference between cleaning, sanitizing, and disinfecting in child care?

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Introduction: Why does this matter for our classrooms? Keeping children healthy is one of the most ...

What are the choking hazards by age for foods and toys?

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Introduction Choking can happen fast. As a child care provider, you watch many little mouths and bu ...

How do I choose age-appropriate toys and materials for my Minnesota program?

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Choosing the right toys and materials helps children learn, play, and stay safe. This short guide is ...