New Caillou Toys Hit Stores
- At April 15, 2011
- By Kimberly Alexander
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If you have a preschooler then you’ve probably heard of Caillou – a little boy who is fascinated with everything around him. This year, marks the first year in a long time that many new Caillou toys have been introduced to the North American marketplace.
Caillou Puzzles
Caillou Puzzles
Always a favourite, Caillou puzzles have made their way into stores featuring many new designs. New puzzle images show Caillou in a school yard, amusement park, in the backyard, and the playground. Puzzles are a great way to develop a child’s hand eye coordination and problem thinking skills. Ditch the video games and go with a classic puzzle that is sure to keep your little one busy!
Caillou Pretend Play
If you’re looking to spur your child’s imagination, then look to a wide array of pretend play Caillou toys. My favourite is the Caillou Medical Kit. Kids can play doctor with their friends or with Mommy and Daddy. Help them learn about the different body parts, look into their ears nose, and more with everything you need to be a toddler doctor!
Another Caillou toy that has become more and more popular is the Caillou Tree House. Play indoors or out with this adorable playset which includes 4 figures. Kids can re-enact the stories they’ve read about or seen on the PBS Caillou television show.
Caillou Medical Kit
Plan a Caillou Birthday Party
Ah yes, the preschool party. Load up on napkins, plates, cups and more when planning your Caillou party. But, don’t forget the party favors! Save the environment with a reusable Caillou tote bag. Instead of using a plastic throw away loot bag, why not use a bag the kids can reuse over and over again. A quick-release mechanism is a safe way to prevent choking. If a child should ever wrap the cord around their neck, the cord will quickly release. Safety first!
Protect Your Child from UV rays
With summer approaching, there is no doubt that you need to think about the hazards of the sun. But getting your child to wear a hat can sometimes be problematic. But alas! There is a solution! Any Caillou fan is sure to wear a Caillou hat! Keep mommy happy and the little munchkins too!
For School or Camp
Now that your little one is all decked out in an ultra cool Caillou hat, they’ll probably need more accessories. Why not a Caillou backpack? Ideal for camp or school, store lots of Caillou toys , book, cloths or whatever! Eating is made fun with a Caillou lunch bag!
Caillou Backpack
There you have it! Caillou toys have arrived!
Caillou – More Than Just a Boy in a Yellow Shirt
- At March 14, 2011
- By Rori Boyce
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Caillou, the small boy in the yellow shirt, has been entertaining and educating children for more than a decade. Parents and children alike are fans of the small bald boy because the stories, as told in the books, on the television show and in the children’s DVDs promote communication between parent and child. The series of books begins when Caillou is a baby, not quite a year old and go through his 6th year. This allows children to grow up with him and offers them a friend they can relate to through each age and stage.
The stories are written from Caillou’s perspective – a key element to their educational value. Because he mirrors other children in age and life experience, the problems Caillou encounters and the feelings he has are the same as his young fans. This gives them someone to relate to and provides parents with a view into the world as experienced by their children. He is seen as a real hero to them and many children love to carry their Caillou plush toy with them as they go about their day.
The stories were all written based on the work of Dr. Francoise Dorto, an expert in child development. Her work centered on the premise that children do not have the carefree life they are thought to have, but come up against the same obstacles and challenges as adults. The difference for children is that they lack the communication skills and problem solving experiences of adults. She felt that in order to aid in the development of each child, they need to be respected as a person. This focus on childhood development is why the stories are so popular with parents.
Although the series can be seen on TV, your child can still watch Caillou, his parents, sister and cat in their adventures with the Caillou DVD collection. Each story takes on a problem or challenge that Caillou is facing and
explains how the people in his life him to find a good solution. Using an everyday scenario that children can understand and relate to as the basis for the story helps children understand what they are going through. Watch the DVDs together and use Caillou’s adventures as a topic of discussion or to work through a challenging issue your child is facing.
The story of Caillou and the Missing Sock is a good example of how the books use Caillou’s experiences to teach children to problem solve. In the story, when he cannot find his sock, he ventures to the basement laundry room and through a series of misfortunes winds up locked in the basement with his Dad. His mother comes along and rescues them, providing a happy ending. This story offers several key learning opportunities to children. Caillou is self sufficient; he goes in search of his sock alone. When the basement door handle comes off the door, he knows he cannot handle this problem alone so he calls for his Dad to help. This also demonstrates trust and communication between parent and child. Caillou also learns that Dad can’t always save him, and that sometimes you need assistance from someone else if you are stuck. The way stories like this mimic real life situations and provide a possible solution from the child’s perspective, teach children how to handle similar situations in their own lives.
Aimed at helping parents and children learn to communicate and encouraging children to develop into their own unique person, Caillou provides both entertainment and education to children. The books, DVD collection and companion toys make great gifts for children from babies through the start of school.
Best Caillou Toys for Preschoolers
- At January 28, 2010
- By Kimberly Alexander
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Caillou Toys, Games, Pbs, Dolls, Plush Doll & Caillou Episodes
Many parents wonder what it is about 4-year old Caillou that fascinates preschool age children. Preschool children first fell in love with Caillou through reading Christine L’Heureux’s books about the little boy’s adventures.
Caillou’s stories captured the attention of television networks in 1998. The story was picked up by the “Teletoon Channel” that year. Most recently, Caillou attracted the attention of PBS, who picked up the series in 2000. Caillou has received numerous awards, including the New York Festivals Bronze World Metal.
In response to children’s overwhelming interest in Caillou PBS kids, educational toys and games were developed as a fun way to encourage preschoolers to learn.
What are the Best Caillou Toys?
Development experts agree that imaginary play is great for preschoolers. Choose Caillou toys that foster a child’s sense of imagination. Does your child love ice skating or sports? Check out Caillou plush dolls. The hockey doll allows children to remove Calliou’s soft jersey, gloves, socks, hockey stick and helmet for a fun game of “make believe.”
Caillou games are also a great way to enjoy some of Caillou’s wild adventures in your own living room. Caillou’s discovery game includes Caillou, Rosie, Clementine and Gilbert, as they embark on new adventures. As a plus for parents, kids get hands on skills learning how to match colors and count.
When you arrive at the playground, is your child the first to race to the equipment? Check out Caillou’s Tubes and Tunnels game. With a roll of the dice, your child can move through tubes and tunnels on an imagery playground board. And, of courses there’s some educational value as well. Counting skills and patience will be learned as your child plays with his playmates.
Does your child love a good puzzle? Let your child assemble puzzle pieces into a picture of his favorite Caillou friends. Puzzles are great for problem solving and fine motor skills.
Catch Episodes Online
If your preschooler freaks out because he missed the latest Caillou episode, don’t worry. Even if you don’t have on demand cable programming, there’s Caillou youtube.
Teach your child about apple picking with the youtube episode Caillou Goes Apple Picking.
If your child loves to help you cook, check out Caillou the Chef. In this episode, Caillou’s mother teaches him that everybody likes a different type of Pizza. After your child is done watching the episode, invite him to make his own Pizza (just like Caillou and his friends).
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