Here at Kodo Kids we have a dilemma.  What do we call our products, toys, tools, equipment or something else?  To me the word toy conjures an image of a plastic product designed purely to entertain a child.  Our products are so much more than just entertainment devices.  Through the children’s eyes, yes our products are just really fun, but from a teachers perspective their purpose is much more complex.  They entertain, but also teach, intrigue, and involve the child more than a toy.  Some teachers even think of the larger Chalk Spinners as interactive pieces of furniture that become integrated into everyday classroom activities.   That is not a toy, it’s a tool.