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- Sensory Play: Using the Senses to Explore
- Imaginative Play: Developing Creativity and Problem Solving Skills
- Social & Emotional Play: Building the Base for Self-Control and Working with Others
- Nurturing Creativity through Play
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- Play: The Number One Way for Kids to Learn Math Skills
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Board & Staff
| Linda Hays (Retailer) Chair Hopscotch Inc |
Michael Ziegenhagen (Retailer) Past Chair Playmatters, Inc. |
| Michael Levins (Manufacturer) Chair-Elect innovativeKids 50 Washington St.
Suite 201 Norwalk, CT 06854 (203) 838-6400 Phone (203) 855-5582 Fax mlevins@innovativekids.com |
Dana Barnes (Sales Rep) Treasurer High Five Inc |
| Dean May (Retailer) Secretary Toys Unique! |
| Steven Aarons (Retailer) Barstons Child’s Play 5536 Connecticut Avenue
Washington, DC 20015 (202) 244-3602 Phone (202) 244-3605 Fax steven.childsplay@gmail.com |
Bob Breneman (Retailer) G. Willikers! Toy Shop |
| Lea Culliton (Manufacturer) HABA USA |
Lillian Davis (Sales Rep) Diverse Marketing 4228 NE Courtney Dr.
Lee's Summit, MO 64064 (816) 729-1009 Phone (800) 799-8351 Fax lilliand@diversemail.com |
| Ann Kienzle (Retailer) PLAY |
Mike Klein (Manufacturer) Manhattan Toy 430 First Ave North Ste 500
Minneapolis, MN 55401 (612) 337-3800 Phone (612) 656-2071 Fax mikek@manhattantoy.com |
| John MacDougall (Retailer) Golden Apple Learning Store |
Ted McGuire (Manufacturer) Thames & Kosmos |
| Robin McLane (Retailer) The Toy Place at Bellevue Art and Frame 13131 NE 20th St
Bellevue, WA 98005 (425) 453-8959 Phone (425) 952-6215 Fax robinmc@bellevueartandframe.com |
| Kathleen McHugh President 432 N Clark St
Suite 205 Chicago, IL 60654 (312)222-0984 Phone (312)222-0986 Fax |
Alisa Clifford Membership Coordinator 432 N Clark St
Suite 205 Chicago, IL 60654 (312)222-0984 Phone (312)222-0986 Fax |
| Caryn Giznik Membership and Communcations Manager 432 N Clark St
Suite 205 Chicago, IL 60654 (312)222-0984 Phone (312)222-0986 Fax |
Natalie Hinman Meetings & Membership Coordinator 432 N Clark St
Suite 205 Chicago, IL 60654 (312)222-0984 Phone (312)222-0986 Fax |
| Amanda Zawad Meetings and Exhibit Manager 432 N Clark St
Suite 205 Chicago, IL 60654 (312)222-0984 Phone (312)222-0986 Fax |
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