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Examples of quality educational toys are toys that connect to science and discovery. These toys are very functional and enjoyable for children with the ambition to be a scientist, geologist, chemist and other science related professions. A very wide variety of toys are in store for these children to explore the world around them and widen their knowledge. 

In the past, both or either one of the parents had the time to help their kids with homework or read them dozens of stories. However, nowadays, this has become close to impossible because every has to make a living. While children's educational toys do not aim to replace the actual presence of a parent, it is able to temporarily fill a void. 

For instance, Hasbro's Baby Einstein Company has an educational toy line that encourages kids to learn unique subjects like art, music, language and poetry. Meanwhile, Jakks Pacific's Child Guidance line carries toys that teach music fundamentals through an interactive device. And these are just some of the toys that are out in the market today. 

Informal education on the other hand takes place outside schools and is mediated by resources and people outside the classroom. But actually, differences between the two are not that wide. For instance, activities in informal education are eventually used to strengthen formal education. One of the activities frequently used in informal learning environment is playing games among children, and having them play certain educational toys to achieve the desired result. 

Publications International Ltd's Story Reader Story Reader is an electronic book that may be loaded with all sorts of stories for preschoolers to enjoy. Parents only need to buy story cartridges to be uploaded into the device, so its capacity is virtually limitless. Some of the popular stories that have been featured in Story Reader are The Lion King, Chicken Little, and The Incredibles. 

Dressing up, including putting on make-up, are normally learned by girls from grown-up females in an household, while boys and even girls like to transform themselves into characters that the fancy. Kids' imagination, language facility, general social skill, ang overall emotional behavior can benefit immensely from these types of play.