Best Gifts Are Not Electronic
Tis the season! I came across this article this morning Blocks and crayons, balls and tricycles beat video games for kids' gift and wanted to share. When shopping for gifts this year, whether for your child, niece or nephew, or grandkids keep it "old school". Our children live in a world of over stimulation. Everywhere you go there is a TV (try and find a family restaurant that does not have one!), any kind of music is at our fingertips, you can watch a movie or play a game at the touch of a button. No set up, no wait time needed. Even games I played as a kid can be found with a electronic element. Life was my favorite. I liked spinning the wheel. I do not like the new version with the "credit card machine". I have an unwritten rule in the classroom and when my kids were under 3, if it required batteries or needs to be charged it I will not or did not buy it! Children need experiences to be successful. Advertising and social media are wonderful a