Great idea for Storytime with a group!

I got a call this week from a Mom in Wisconsin named Annette. She was calling me to order an Ahoy Pirate Pete! book for her daughter's birthday, and one each of Ahoy Pirate Pete and Once Upon a Time for her daughter's Kindergarten teacher. Apparently the copy of Once Upon a Time she already had was a big hit in the classroom that week. I loved how she shared this book with her daughter's class (which can be done with either of these stories), so I wanted to share with you too!

Annette's daughter's Kindergarten Class has a "star of the week" program, and on the week when the child is a star, the parents are invited to come into the class and read the child's favorite book to everyone. Annette's daughter chose Once Upon a Time, which is a 'choose your own adventure' kind of book - each page layout includes several moveable pieces that the child can choose from to create the story. The choices range from traditional to funny (Pirate Pete might look into the sky and see a seagull...or a donut!).

Annette had her daughter make up the story she wanted to share with the class the night before. While she was reading to the class, she polled the class with each change in the story to see how many children would have picked each of the choices if they had been designing the story. The class had a BLAST with the reading of this story, and the little girl who was that week's 'star' felt very, very special on her very special day!

Early Intervention

April is Autism Awareness Month. Early identification & intervention improves outcomes~! Click the title of this post (Early Intervention) for the good news.

If your child is in Early Intervention for Autism or any other early learning delays, take a look at the Autism Symbols in the Discovery Toys catalog. Each symbol represents the area(s) of learning skills that  each toy will help your child improve as s/he plays with it. Email toys4brains@gmail.com today if you'd like to receive a catalog, or browse the online catalog here: http://www.discoverytoyslink.com/lynnanne .

Have a wonderful end of the month!

April is Autism Awareness Month!

April is Autism Awareness Month.

Autism affects 1 in 110 children born, and 1 in 70 boys...and autism prevalence is growing.

Learn to recognize the signs early - early intervention makes a world of difference! Find more information at http://www.autismspeaks.org/. 
 
Discovery Toys products support autistic children in developing the specific skills with which they often struggle. Email toys4brains@gmail.com to request a catalog, which explains our Autism Symbols and how to use each of our toys, books, games and CDs to support your child's individual learning.

"FAB" February Promotions from DT

Happy February! Discovery Toys' Winter Sale has officially ended, and now we're looking forward into February with some great new promotions..please email me at toys4brains@ gmail.com to participate.

Discovery Toys offers The Best toys, games, music and books for children from newborn through 8+, including family games.

For ideas on baby shower baskets, birthday gifts for all age groups, or family time, please email me and I'm happy to help. I'm all about the 'personal shopping' :) . Have a great month! ~ Lynn Anne

February Hostesses

Throw a simple $250 party and receive a $25 credit towards products from our NEW SPRING CATALOG that comes out on March 1! That's in addition to the Hostess Rewards Program of $40.00 Free Products, totalling $65.00 Free Products! Email me today and I'll send your 'catalog party' supplies out tomorrow, AND I can coach you on how to get the orders you need to get all the credit your deserve ;) And if you're in NJ or nearby NY, PA, or CT, email me about coming to your home to throw a fun Discovery Toys party for you and your friends!

February Guests

Purchase-with Purchase

Purchase at least $40 worth of Discovery Toys between February 7-February 28, and receive (2) TWO specially selected products for half price! Select from these favorites from each age segment: My Baby's World book, Sounds Like Fun CD (one of our all-time favorites!), Busy Pets, Mosaic Mysteries. To take advantage of this special if you are NOT participating in or hostessing a party, you will need to email me your order directly and have me add you to an existing party.

New EC Signup Bonus Promotion

Have you ever thought about 'doing what I do' and representing Discovery Toys, February would be a great time to do it! New Educational Consultants who join in the month of February can order a FREE DT ROLLING CASE (a $75 tool...very sharp-looking bag that fits just about everything you'd need to bring to your demos...your own personal 'traveling toy shop'!) when you submit your first party with sales of at least $250.00.

*3* Days Left of our BIG WINTER SALE! take up to 50% off

Discovery Toys offers engaging, FUN educational toys, books, music and games for the whole family, especially kids ages 0-8. And right now, a lot of what we have is also ON SALE through Saturday.  Stock up now for baby showers, birthdays, Valentine's Day or Easter...or, if you run a preschool or in-home day care, purchase a fresh new set of stimulating toys and games for your little ones...while the prices are as low as they are!

 

These WAHM discounts are good through Saturday, February 6 - take a look now!

 

Check everything out at this link:  http://www.discoverytoyslink.com/lynnanne

..or skip right to the SALE items here: http://www.discoverytoyslink.com/esuite/control/category?PURCHASE_STATE=STANDARD&category_id=S_SPECIALS

 

If you've ever considered joining Discovery Toys as an educational consultant, now is a great time - our New EC Kit (which includes $390+ in products plus business supplies) is only  $125...and you only need to pay $35 now to get started...AND if you're serious about your DT business you can even earn your kit for FREE. Plus, new Educational Consultants who join in February can earn a FREE DT Logo rolling tote when you enter your first $250 party between now and MARCH 31! You can fit your EC kit toys inside for a really neat and SHARP-looking place to keep your 'toy store'..the bag is a $75 value! February is a great month to get started! I'm part of one of the top DT sales teams in the US...our fantastic, dedicated leadership will coach you to success. All you have to do to get started is email me so I can give you the details.

 

Have a wonderful first-week-of-February, everyone!

 

Lynn Anne

http://www.discoverytoyslink.com/lynnanne

Happy Thanksgiving!

We had a lovely, quiet Thanksgiving here at home, and we are feeling very thankful for everything we have this year. We hope everyone reading this is surrounded by those you love on this special holiday.

Today we played with the Roll & Play with the baby for the first time! The first card he drew was 'bark like a dog'..which he was happy to do!..but then he wanted to bark like a dog (woof!woof!) EVERY time he got a new card, no matter what the activity was actually supposed to be. LOL! It's all good! I also pulled out Wiz Kidz, which I'll be playing at the MomChats Holiday Wrap Party tomorrow (Black Friday) at 3PM EST! We're on from 3-3:45, playing games, giving prizes, and offering personal shopping services to all comers! Head on over, ask questions, tell us about the kids you shop for, and we'll help you find just the right toys for those special children in your life.

There are a few more WAHM (Work at Home Mom) businesses lined up after us, including an Usborne Books lady, Lisa Anderson, coming in at 6pm. You know we'll be at her party too!

We're going to be having lots of fun! Hope you can join us :)

Holiday Shoppe at MomChats.com

Our Discovery Toys 'shop' is being featured as one of a handful of MomChats "Holiday Shoppes." We're having an ONLINE party - live streaming video! - there on Black Friday, but you can check out our shop through the end of the year by clicking on the Holiday Shoppes tab.  We expect our listing up any day, but here's a preview:

Welcome to our 2009 Discovery Toys Holiday Shoppe, open for your crowd-free, holiday-toy-shopping pleasure! We offer only the best for the children you love.

Discovery Toys ignites the imaginations and interest of children as they grow through play, day after day. DT sells only products of the highest quality, innovation and safety. We offer books, toys, games and music for children from newborn through age 8+. Ask about our special connections with the Autism and Special Needs communities.

Visit our website at http://www.discoverytoyslink.com/lynnanne to learn more about the company and view our online catalog.

November Special

Order $55 or more at a party in November (our online Holiday Wrap party at MomChats on 11/27 counts!) and be eligible to purchase one of four specially priced mini-gift-bundles.

2009 Holidays Special

Through December 31, give great Gifts of Learning with special holiday savings! Four Discovery Toys Learning Sets for Children of all Ages. Enjoy savings of 10-15% on each gift set! Get details online here.

Join me on Friday, November 27 from 3:00-3:45 EST in the MomChats Audio Chatroom for more great deals!

Toys for Tots

Discovery Toys is a proud sponsor of Toys for Tots, donating thousands of educational products to this program every year. Our participation enables families in need around the country to share with their children the joy of learning through play with our fun top-quality educational products.

About Discovery Toys

Discovery Toys was founded in 1978 by Early Childhood Educator Lane Nemeth. Today, it is the leader in learning toys for early childhood education as the foremost direct marketing company of its kind in the category. We are driven by a passion for education and learning through play.

We offer toys, books, games and music for children from newborn through ages eight-plus, including family games. All toys are 100% guaranteed for life, and help children build the skills they need for success in school and beyond.

Discovery Toys' tagline: Teach.Play.Inspire.™ captures the company's directive and vision for its toys.

Teach. Discovery Toys creates highly engaging toys, books, games, and music that help parents and caregivers teach their children a love of learning while boosting their early childhood developmental skills.

Play. Discovery Toys ignites the imaginations and interest of children as they grow through play, day after day.

Inspire. Discovery Toys products not only inspire children to learn, they encourage parents and educators to teach and learn along with them.

Join Our Team

“Imagine if you could own a business that not only brought you financial achievement, but also inspired children to learn and grow through play.” No other company in the marketplace can match the quality, safety standards and lifetime guarantee of our learning toy products. As a Discovery Toys Educational Consultant, you will have an important impact on children’s lives everywhere.

I am part of one of the top Discovery Toys sales teams in the United States. We will actively work with you to set you up for success, then provide training, recognition and assistance as your business grows. We are supported by successful, involved managers and executive directors, and the leadership of a dynamic and growing company. We will support you wherever your interests lie – home parties, vendor events, fundraising, developing corporate accounts, and more. If you love children and have a vested interest in their happiness and success, this may be the opportunity for you. Email Lynn Anne at toys4brains@gmail.com for more information, or to get started today!

We play for a living. It's a tough job, but somebody's gotta do it!