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From: zimmerm@ccvaxa.UUCP
Newsgroups: net.rec.wood
Subject: Re: Toy Projects for Needy Children
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Date: Wed, 26-Feb-86 19:49:00 EST
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Posted: Wed Feb 26 19:49:00 1986
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Nf-From: ccvaxa.UUCP!zimmerm    Feb 26 18:49:00 1986


   I don't want to stir things up here, BUT don't assume that all the little
girls want the toys that you think little girls should want. Please be sure
to give the children a chance some how and not force them into playing
with only sex stereo typed toys. Some little girls do like trucks, trains and 
boats. Some little boys like to play with dolls, play house, and sew.


Have you looked into the line of plans offered by LOVE BUILT TOYS. I see there
ads in many woodworking mags.

I would also check with the votech teachers at the local schools. They usually
have a collection of projects which they offer to their students each year.
Perhaps some of their plans would be useful to you.

Depending on what type of environment the kids live in whirligig type items
might be fun to offer. They help decorate the house, they are fun to watch
and maybe they could be given as sort of a kit so the kids could sand, assemble
and paint them.

You probably already know about this living where you do but.....
I would also look in some of the Foxfire books for some old timey, mountain
type toys. There are some designs in those books as well as other books 
on mountain culture. Check some of those out at the library.


	bruce zimmerman
				ihnp4!uiucdcs!ccvaxa!zimmerm
	Gould CSD
	1101 E University ave
	Urbana, Illinois	61801