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Blocks — A new toy lands in Pok Pok Playroom
During the very early days at Pok Pok we started talking about toy blocks. Not as a toy in the Playroom, but the wooden toy on our living room floors at home. Our wooden block sets were the pinnacle of our own childhoods, and now they’re those of our own children’s, too. We’ve always been […]
November 4, 2021 • 3 min read
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Modern Parenting: Why You Don’t Have to Be a Picasso to Foster Creativity in Your Family
By: Dr. Michael DeSchryver, PhD Baby Bach. Baby Van Gogh. Baby Mozart. We had them all. Our first child arrived in 2002, and it wasn’t long before this mash-up video of toys and classical music got our attention. We didn’t watch the videos all day every day, but Vivian and Vincent Van Gogh became part of our […]
October 5, 2021 • 6 min read
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Busy Board: Expansion is here!
In this latest Busy Board update, we’ve added tons of tinker-worthy items for kids to discover and experiment with. With lots of hidden functions and surprises, this tactile, sensory-friendly toy offers something new to learn at every turn. https://cdn.embedly.com/widgets/media.html?src=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fembed%2FSB5lX5wgcnw%3Ffeature%3Doembed&display_name=YouTube&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3DSB5lX5wgcnw&image=https%3A%2F%2Fi.ytimg.com%2Fvi%2FSB5lX5wgcnw%2Fhqdefault.jpg&key=a19fcc184b9711e1b4764040d3dc5c07&type=text%2Fhtml&schema=youtubeWatch the launch trailer for Busy Board: Expansion. We are also introducing items that bring brand new […]
September 30, 2021 • 3 min read
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How Forest Supports Creative Development Through Exploratory Play
By: Alexandra Heard Forest is fundamentally a toy of exploration. Kids open the toy to find a bustling (but not overly busy) forest that’s full of life — there are creatures, critters, trees, flowers and funghi. In this toy, kids will explore a forest floor while experimenting with the flora and fauna around them, learning about […]
September 7, 2021 • 5 min read
