Sensory Toys Buying Guide, Part 1: Tactile and Chewable Toys
People have used different types of sensory aids long before the term “sensory toy” came into popular use. Settling into a hot bath after a long day, nervously chewing gum while watching a close football game, or listening to white noise to try to fall asleep are all examples of everyday sensory stimulation used for…
Sensory Toys: What are they? What do they do? Who benefits from them?
Sensory toys are not a new thing. In 2017, fidget spinners were all the rage. The fad featured a fun toy assured to entertain children for hours while driving their teachers and guardians up a wall. Caretakers were divided on the utility of these spinners. Were they great tools for helping children get out nervous…
Why Children on the Autism Spectrum Love Jigsaw Puzzles
As we head into Autism Acceptance Month*, we begin a series examining the benefits of different types of toys for children and young people with autism. Our first piece focuses on why jigsaw puzzles are a popular activity for children with autism. Puzzles are a commonly reported favorite activity for children with autism, for a…
10 Classic Toys that were Invented By Women – Part 2
To continue Women’s History Month, here is the second part of our list of 10 iconic toys and games that were designed by women. (You can read the first part here!) This list represents a diverse collection of women who came from all different backgrounds, educations, and interests. What they all have in common is…
10 Classic Toys that were Invented By Women – Part 1
You may have heard the phrase “Necessity is the mother of invention.” Sometimes, that mother is literal. Women inventors have a strong history in the United States. In the decade following the Patent Act of 1790, 2,297 women received US patents — an astounding number considering the barriers to women in technical education at that…
Why Playing with Dolls is a Great Pastime for Girls — AND Boys
Traditionally, playing with dolls has been seen as a pastime exclusively for little girls. Boys, the conventional wisdom goes, are better suited to play with balls, construction sets, and action figures. You know… boy things. This can make caretakers and teachers to discourage boys from reaching for a Barbie or Raggedy Ann at playtime. But while…
Building Skills with LEGO®: How the world’s favorite construction toy helps skill development in children
Pull out your toybox and watch where you step – January 28 is National LEGO® Day! We at Diversity in Toys are celebrating all things LEGO® by exploring how this marvelous, simple toy helps children grow different skills at various stages of development. But first, what are LEGO® blocks? LEGO® building toys are simple sets consisting of small,…
Fun Indoor Activities for Kids
Are you looking for fun (free) indoor activities to entertain your kids at home? Diversity In Toys has you covered! We’ve rounded up a list of creative, engaging ideas to keep your little ones occupied on a rainy or snowy day. Have a dance party: Turn up the music and let your kids burn off…
What to do when the weather’s bad? Screen-Free Indoor Activities for Kids!
January can be a tough month for finding fun, recreational options for kids and teenagers. After the coziness of early winter months, the new year’s wintertime can feel constrictive and monotonous. This can be hard with kids of all ages. What can you do when it’s too cold to go outdoors and your kids are…
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