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This Week in Homeschool Current Events: Toys "R" Us

3/22/2018

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According to the Wall Street Journal, the number of words and encouragements spoken to children is related to the development of verbal reasoning skills. Reading a newspaper to them can help so much with this! It never hurts to read a child something above his or her level. These are some of our motivations for putting on Hot Chocolate and Current Events for you each week. 

This week, we're talking about the fall of American icon, Toys "R" Us. Click here to get the article. Then sit down to have a chat with your children, using these discussion questions:
  • Warm up: Do you have fond memories of Toys "R" Us? Do your parents? Ask them to share their memories with you.
  • Where do you usually shop for toys?
  • Why do you think specialty toy retailers are "pretty much extinct"? 
  • Do you think FAO Schwarz's new store will be successful?
  • Do you think Amazon led to the demise of Toys "R" Us?
  • How do you think the toy industry has changed over the years? How will it continue to change in the future?
  • Would you rather buy toys at a small neighborhood shop, a store like Walmart or Target, on Amazon, or at a store like Toys "R" Us? Why? 

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