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SUPPLEMENT TO McHENRY PLAINOEALER - PAGE 12 -FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 3,1T8 When mom and dad are fill-ins for Santa If Santa really did come down the chimney on Christmas Eve with a sackful of toys, oohs and ahhs of genuine delight would be guaranteed and Christmas would be a whole lot more relaxed for Mom and Dad. But he doesn't, so those tor­ menting decisions about what toys will go under the tree must be made by only- too-human parents. You do. in truth, face a predicament. You must weigh your children's dreams of a pony or twenty- room dollhouse against prac­ tical factors such as budget, safety, and durability. But there is one other question to ask and it could be the deci­ sive one: What does the toy offer your child? Child psychologists say "play is children's work." Children first learn about their world through play, and toys are the tools with which they learn such skills as shar­ ing. communication, prob­ lem solving, and strategy or how to anticipate. Toys also enable children to develop physical adeptness; manual dexterity and eye/hand coor­ dination. A youngster between the ages of three and six, for example, will benefit from a ride-on toy such as a tricycle or hobby horse with which he or she can learn to move with confidence through his or her ORDER YOUR NOW FOR CHRISTMAS We're Taking Orders Now From Our 1978 Catalogue So You'll Get Your Books In Plenty Of Time! We're Your Headquarters For: •HARDBACK Books •PAPERBACK Books •CHILDREN'S Books 10% OFF Boxed Christmas Cards Through Thanksgiving! STOP IN FOR YOUR FREf CATALOGUE MON.-WED. 9-6 OPEN THURSDAY»-« FRIDAY 1-7 SATURDAY 9-6 CZfc U3oo(imcLi(i 3438 W ELM McHENRY 3S5-S444 environment. A toy such as a doll or stuffed animal pro­ vides opportunity to simulate the actions of people or crea­ tures. To practice control and manual dexterity, give the child building blocks and balls. As for the latter, look for balls that you can live with too. 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