| Show think of children not only yourself self when buying bryin ZD a toys jofs dont buy the toy just because it pleases your fancy keep the child in mind too miniature dogs with wagging tails are fascinating to parents but they wont keep the child happy very long miss elisabeth irwin who is principal of new yorks little red school house says large blocks tool chests or hand manipulated derricks make much better gifts keeping in mind the childs age and taste durability of the toy and a few well chosen scientific principles she offers these rules to you who are santa clauses this christmas 1 choose toys which stimulate the childs imagination rather than 41 1 tn this s new arabian pony which aich scoots along as the rider bounces up and doun Is i s a sample of the toy helps children exercise large muscles mechanical toys trains that run by hand are an example 2 choose toys which help children exercise their large muscles like large blocks trapezes trape zes boards to fit over saw horses roller skates sleds bicycles and other athletic toys toy are also good 3 find toys that dont break easily y it if you buy tools be sure the h rammer a m mer head wont fly off inexpensive miniature automobiles may break down after a few trips around the parlor floor 4 buy games of skill not ot of chance select games involving counting and building |
