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About The Battalion. (College Station, Tex.) 1893-current | View Entire Issue (Dec. 5, 1977)
a «ouii! 'iv in an Cleave, he Texas Aj. "t Station, is ,er of tie society icd Achieve, iching. luri og these- ' eti "g whicl ^ ashington, ^ le organ® lient of tie is Presented ■inber rewg. anding ento- the United Mexico." | son, headd University rtment, said 'ecognizedas and is a Hstinguished d for Teach te A&MAs- ' Students in professors nts include AM College ior Professor distinguish^ Helations lian Student ^’an Clean distinguished d for Teach- stern al Society THE BATTALION Page 9 MONDAY, DECEMBER 5, 1977 Teacher says many toys don’t educate United Press International WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Many highly touted “educational toys really don’t educate, says a Purdue University professor. “Parents shouldn’t let themselves be swayed by the television gim micks,” said Loretta M. Hatfield, head teacher and assistant director iof the Child Development Lab oratories in the School of Con sumer and Family Sciences. “It’s time to go back to the basic blocks, cardboard boxes and homemade puppets.” Hatfield said toys educate when they challenge children to think creatively, to reason, or to advance their ability to solve problems. Puzzles, peg boards and dominoes are good examples, she said. A toy is frustrating, not educa tional, she said, if it is beyond the child’s ability or developmental stage. For example, a 16-piece puzzle would be beyond comprehension for a two-or three-year-old. A puzzle map of the United States for a three-year-old child would only frustrate the child, whereas a four- piece puzzle would not challenge a five-year-old. Super-expensive toys may not give children anything to do, Hat field said. “The turn-on doll that walks, blinks, drinks, etc., at the push of a button doesn’t stimulate the child’s imagination or ability. I’m anti battery-operated mechanical toys.” As examples of toys that are very educational, she named building blocks. Erector Sets and Tinker Toys because they give children a chance to use their imagination and creativity. “Parents should also select at least one toy or game the whole family will use or play together,” she said. “It is an educational setting for the child, learning social skills at home.” HOUSE OF BOOTS and HOUSE OF TIRES New Shipments Every Week BOOTS • BOOTS • BOOTS BOOTS • BOOTS • BOOTS Nocona Chris Romero Sheyenne 3 STORES IN BRYAN, HEARNE & MABANK Love her to death Judy Brown Chandler cringes as lovable friends give her very wet kisses. Battalion photo by Larry Chandler The little store with the largest inventory and the lowest prices! Corner of Coulter & Texas Not to be mistaken for other large stores 822-7139 That Place CURLING IRON SPECIAL $g99 This beautiful curling iron a great Christmas gift. Only $6.99 with a hair service) SALE ENDS SATURDAY, DECEMBER 16 707 TEXAS 846-6933 List Beg. 7.98 |4.981 6.32 Plus these albums: / New Triumuirat Billu “Pompeii” 698 List $^£98 Boz Scaggs “Down Two Then Left” 7.98 List >fl Ofi Billy Joel “The Stranger” 7.98 List $^98 $/l 98 7 98List Neil Diamond “Fm Glad You’re Here” 98Llst $^98 inchuk '94 ve. 101 RECORD COLLECTION 211 University Drive 846-3901 Mel Practiss Pre-med Student Can t miss him on campus, always wears white. Constantly being sought after by freshmen and transfer students who mistake him for ice-cream man. Mel drinks Lite Beer from Miller because it's less filling. Can't afford to get filled up. At last epunt he was in charge of 114 mice, 137 frogs and 240, uh...480 rabbits. Spends spare time in library analyzing stilching on medical books. Lite® Beer from Miller. Everything you always wanted in a beer. And less.