The Versatility of the Learning Tower
- By Ray Subs
- Published 10/13/2008
- Family Concerns
- Unrated
The Learning Tower is basically a step stool. Actually, those words do not even begin to describe the construction and uses of this device. It is a versatile platform that can earn an honored place in the kitchen, living room, or playroom.
1. The Kitchen
Children can get involved in the kitchen from the time they are as young as 18 months. They can stand on the platform of the Learning Tower and watch their parents clean the kitchen or arrange flowers. Whatever the parents are doing in the kitchen, the child will be at eye level and happily observing everything that happens.
As children grow, they can learn to do cooking chores while standing on their Learning Tower. They can stand with their platform holding them at counter level so that they can crack an egg, pour a cup of flour into the mixing bowl, or simply make a peanut butter sandwich.
This serves many purposes. They are happily occupied rather than crying and fussing. The child who works in the kitchen learns skills like math and manual dexterity. Finally, the Learning Tower gives parents and children a chance to bond over daily chores.
2. The Living Room
The Learning Tower will keep a child, or even two children, happily occupied where they are easily visible. The platform is solid and sturdy, able to hold up to 500 pounds. As the children stand at adult height, they can see the parents' faces and expressions. They can feel more in tune with the fa
mily. They can also look more easily out of some windows, and help the parent with chores like dusting.
3. The Playroom
The playroom is a great place for the Learning Tower, since this platform has attachments available for fun play. There is an art easel for budding artists. Children can use the same structure as an easel for markers or chalk as they use in the kitchen for helping with chores. This gives the Learning Tower the effect of bringing happy memories of play together with happy memories of doing kitchen work.
Another attachment for the Learning Tower is the playhouse kit. This adds life to the playroom with all the makings of a puppet theater or a lemonade stand. Children can pretend they are running a drive-thru from inside their little building, or they can use the structure as a dollhouse.
Clever signs can be put up to distinguish the different uses of the Learning Tower playhouse kit. One sign can be posted that reads, "Lemonade," for example. Children can get lost in their fantasy world as they make believe in their playroom. Then, when they want some Mommy and Daddy time, they can ask their parents to lift off the playhouse kit and bring their Learning Tower into the kitchen or living room to be with the grownups.
No matter how the Learning Tower is used, it is bound to last for all the years the child needs it and more. It can be adjusted through four different levels for children of different heights. It is made of wood, and has a glossy finish. It can hold up to all the use you and your child will put it through in your home.
1. The Kitchen
Children can get involved in the kitchen from the time they are as young as 18 months. They can stand on the platform of the Learning Tower and watch their parents clean the kitchen or arrange flowers. Whatever the parents are doing in the kitchen, the child will be at eye level and happily observing everything that happens.
As children grow, they can learn to do cooking chores while standing on their Learning Tower. They can stand with their platform holding them at counter level so that they can crack an egg, pour a cup of flour into the mixing bowl, or simply make a peanut butter sandwich.
This serves many purposes. They are happily occupied rather than crying and fussing. The child who works in the kitchen learns skills like math and manual dexterity. Finally, the Learning Tower gives parents and children a chance to bond over daily chores.
2. The Living Room
The Learning Tower will keep a child, or even two children, happily occupied where they are easily visible. The platform is solid and sturdy, able to hold up to 500 pounds. As the children stand at adult height, they can see the parents' faces and expressions. They can feel more in tune with the fa
3. The Playroom
The playroom is a great place for the Learning Tower, since this platform has attachments available for fun play. There is an art easel for budding artists. Children can use the same structure as an easel for markers or chalk as they use in the kitchen for helping with chores. This gives the Learning Tower the effect of bringing happy memories of play together with happy memories of doing kitchen work.
Another attachment for the Learning Tower is the playhouse kit. This adds life to the playroom with all the makings of a puppet theater or a lemonade stand. Children can pretend they are running a drive-thru from inside their little building, or they can use the structure as a dollhouse.
Clever signs can be put up to distinguish the different uses of the Learning Tower playhouse kit. One sign can be posted that reads, "Lemonade," for example. Children can get lost in their fantasy world as they make believe in their playroom. Then, when they want some Mommy and Daddy time, they can ask their parents to lift off the playhouse kit and bring their Learning Tower into the kitchen or living room to be with the grownups.
No matter how the Learning Tower is used, it is bound to last for all the years the child needs it and more. It can be adjusted through four different levels for children of different heights. It is made of wood, and has a glossy finish. It can hold up to all the use you and your child will put it through in your home.
Ray Subs
Ray Subs works with Heirloom Wooden Toys as a public relations consultant, more information about the Learning Tower can be found at www.heirloomwoodentoys.com
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