“I brought skill toys out with me to school family nights at the end of spring. Not only did they serve as a great ice breaker to get kids to approach my booth, but they were a fantastic way to open up dialogue about reading. Reading takes practice and dedication just like the skill toys do. You have to accept that drops happen, but eventually you'll be able to progress to books with more complicated vocabulary and plots.Bringing skill toys to school family nights also opened up conversations about reading interests. Some kids gravitated to plate spinning while others loved flower sticks just as some of us may prefer fantasy over realistic fiction. and that's okay!
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During summer, we brought out our skill toys at multiple programs and enjoyed seeing kids grow more confident with them. They especially worked well with our programs catered to summer camps and encouraged teamwork and supporting your teammates. Thanks!”

Emily Winfrey, Supervisor Childrens Services, Gaston County Public Library (NC)

“Flop Balls were a great way to communicate with the students and connect with different learners. I can see myself using them in the future in morning meetings, in science, and math!"”

Sydney Marenick, UNCW Education Student and Future Teacher