Just came across this news item about a Business Owner for a Day program at Ahwatukee toy store in Arizona. The idea of the program is to teach children aged 7-14 about running a business. The kids will sell or trade the things they bring in and the proceeds go the Arizona Special Olympics.
Another cool toy store, Junglerrific, in New Jersey is featured in a news item about the owner, Barry Grossman, a former comic book executive. According to Grossman, the store features age appropriate toys that stimulate cognitive development. The neat part is that the store features a big indoor playground, art and activity classes for children and parents (for a fee). Aside from the rather steep entry price (admission to the play ground, called the “open gym” is $5 per child), the idea seems to be a good one, especially for parents looking for a more secure place for their kids to play, as mentioned by one parent interviewed in the article.
Seems like it pays to be a big kid!
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