How do you pick an education toy?

I thought this was a great chart from Kiddie Academy.

What’s your secret to picking a toy for your children?

I’m working on stories about GoldieBlox (super cool engineering toys designed for girls but loved by boys) and I just did a blurb about the new wooden cars created by PBS Kids and sold at Whole Foods.

The toy industry association has launched a new video called “The Genius of Play.” It’s all about how kids find unusual things to do with their toys.

Find it here.