National Toy Hall of Fame

How many of the toys on this page did you have as a kid? I had 25 of them -- and there are only 36. My sister had some of the toys that I didn't, like Raggedy Anne.

From their WHY PLAY page:

	Humans have played since earliest times, and philosophers and scholars have thought about it for centuries. More than 2,000 years ago, Plato suggested, “You can discover more about a person in an hour of play than in a year of conversation.” Last century, Albert Einstein called play “the highest form of research.” Play is fun! We all know that. But play is also a whole lot more. Play is essential for learning and human development. Play: Sharpens our minds Helps us grow Keeps us healthy Boosts our creativity When children play, they learn to: Solve problems Make decisions Express themselves and communicate with others Recognize boundaries Children who play do better in school and become more successful adults. When we don’t play, we are: Less creative and productive More sedentary, more easily fatigued, more susceptible to obesity More likely to encounter social problems and emotional stress Play also helps us understand history and culture. The way we play shows: Who we are What we value How we regard others Change over time Future possibilities

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