Happy Holidays to all! It is hard to believe that 2009 is rapidly coming to a close, but PHEW what a year! We attended many conferences this year (both local and national) and made many strides as a company. Just a year ago we were a brand new company with one product;  however the overwhelming response from teachers looking for fresh, innovative products was the fuel to our fire over the past year. We diligently worked on what we know best- on creating new products to foster growth in children though play. As a result, we are now able to share three new products- the Cozy Cubby, Slurry Chutes and Discovery Boards.

We just returned from the annual 2009 NAEYC conference in Washington DC. For those of you who have not had the opportunity to attend, we hope you will get the opportunity in the future. Over 25,000 people attend the four day conference, where there are hundreds of learning sessions/presentations, and countless vendors looking to share products and services (not to mention give away lots of free stuff).  This was our second trip to NAEYC and both years, we were absolutely blown away by all of the enthusiasm and energy. Despite the “tough” year for many, the excitement level was unbelievable this year. It was truly awesome to wrap up the year with such an amazing experience.

So what’s on deck for 2010? All the wonderful feedback from educators and customers throughout the year has helped solidify and reaffirm our philosophy. Kodo Kids is dedicated solely to helping children (and educators) grow through play. This means more exciting products for children, activity ideas, and a commitment to share our knowledge and expertise with educators. We hope you will follow along with us on our journey in 2010 our products are sure to be nothing short of inspiring.

So thank you to all of the wonderful educators out there, and also to our loyal customers! We extend our warmest holiday greetings to you and your families! 2010 here we come!