Mary Jo Gibbs has worked with young children for more than 25 years. She has been a kindergarten teacher, a curriculum writer, and a training specialist for child care providers.
Mary Jo lives in Wetumpka, Alabama.
For Making Toys for Preschool Children: Early Childhood News Director's Choice Award
For Making Toys for Infants and Toddlers: Early Childhood News Director's Choice Award
Praise for Making Toys for Preschool Children:
"Packed with creative ideas for making classroom learning materials from recycled items. Directions are easy to follow. Comes with ready-to-use materials request form to send home to parents."
--Product Guide
"You'll find hundreds of creative ideas in these three books that will entice you into transforming ordinary household items into surprisingly interesting toys. Making Toys for Infants and Toddlers, Making Toys for Preschool Children, and Making Toys for School-Age Children offer age-appropriate activities that require run-of-the-mill and inexpensive materials…"
--Today's Parent
"…A set of three new books is bound to keep your kids spellbound, and lead to hours of cheap fun for everyone, which is especially in demand this time of year."
--Parent's Express