Navigating through a world of bewildering choices
As a child starts to grow, so do his demands. But in this day of consumerism and marketing hype, the problem is that the child is spoilt for choice and may not know his mind. In the second part of a series on top ten choices - books, films, computer games, sports, etc. - for kids at various age levels, some experts list their selection
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As a child starts to grow, so do his demands. But in this day of consumerism and marketing hype, the problem is that the child is spoilt for choice and may not know his mind. In the second part of a series on top ten choices - books, films, computer games, sports, etc. - for kids at various age levels, some experts list their selection
This week's age group: 7-10 years
Top ten toys
Jacinta Andrade
Chosen by: Jacinta Andrade, area manager, Early Learning Centre (ELC), Abu Dhabi and Al Ain
Climbing frame
LeapPad
Large jewellery kit
Sewing machine
Roly Poly
Fab Photos
Paper factory
Globetrotting
Powerplay sports table
Play and Learn Recorder
Top 10 television programmes
Prasanna Hari
Chosen by: Prasanna Hari, teacher, Millennium School, Dubai
Critter Gitter
Channel 33
Channel 33
Born Free
Channel 33
Channel 33
Powerpuff Girls
Cartoon Network
Cartoon Network
Beakman's World
Channel 33
Channel 33
Modern Marvels
History Channel
History Channel
Jetsons
Cartoon Network
Cartoon Network
Nickelodeon
Zee TV
Zee TV
Flintstone Kids
Cartoon Network
Cartoon Network
Disney Hour
Sony TV
Sony TV
Scooby Doo
Cartoon Network
Cartoon Network
Top ten books
Yvette Judge
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory by Roald Dahl
The Sheep-Pig by Dick King Smith
Karate Princess by Jeremy Strong
Flour Babies by Anne Fine
Tracy Beaker by Jacqueline Wilson
The Worst Witch by Jill Murphy
The Wolves of Willoughby Chase by Joan Aiken
Dilly the Dinosaur by Tony Bradman
Flat Stanley by Jeff Brown
Harry Potter Stories by J K Rowling
Top ten computer games
Armen Garabedian
Chosen by: Armen Garabedian, software consultant and trainer, CompuMe, Dubai
Vocabulary-Educational Software for SATS Key Stage 2
Triple Treat
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