A common remark made by many parents is, “I spent all this money on a great new toy for my child, and she’s more interested in playing with the box than the toy!” This blog offers descriptions and opinions about toys, books, & other resources for both children considered to be typically developing as well as those with special needs. I have tried, when possible, to provide suggestions on how to modify toys to make them fun for children at all developmental levels.
Sunday, August 1, 2010
Play Ground Ball Barnyard by Crocodile Creek
This 5 inch ball is great for children at a variety of different ages or levels of developmental functioning. It's light, easy to roll, and has a textured surface to make catching a little bit easier for younger children or children with motor issues. The animals are painted on the surface of the ball and don't scrape or wear off. I have the barn yard ball, but it comes with many different pictured themes (e.g., wild animals, dinosaurs, the solar system, fire trucks) Strengths: According to the manufacturer the ball is made of natural rubber, so it is bpa, pvc, latex, and vinyl free. Weaknesses: The ball is fairly durable, but I did have one accident where it was accidentally sat upon by an adult, and half of the ball deflated. But that's not the issue. When I tried to find a pump so I could refill the ball I was told that there wasn't one available so I'd have to replace the ball. It's not that expensive but it was just the principle of the thing. Price: $8-$10. Where to Buy: You can of course find these on Amazon but they are also available through http://www.oompa.com/ and http://www.moolka.com/ (both of which are really cool toy sites and have a wider selection of ball themes that Amazon.
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