Tiny toys given new life as learning aids

Tiny toys given new life as learning aids

February 1, 2019 3:16 pm EST.

A teacher-librarian has found a way to combine her love of books, learning and upcycling with the business ‘Tiny Toy Co.’ Audra Brown with how thousands of toys that were once someone’s trash are now being used to help children learn.

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