Let me just say I am a huge fan of any activity that allows my son to play quietly.  Ha!!  But truthfully as much as technology is a part of our world, I dont’ want that to be the only way he learns.  I’ll admit there are some really great apps out there (we’ve downloaded a few) and learning programs on the boob tube, but they don’t allow you to truly interact with your child one on one.  I try my best to avoid battery operated toys because I’ve found them to be, in my opinion pretty useless except as noise makers. I am really partial to those that also are truly learning centered and create interactive “play”. 

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