People of Play pushes children to be creative as they invent toys and games

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Original Load Date June 15, 2026, 11 a.m.
Last Updated June 15, 2026, 11 a.m.
Original URL https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/people-of-play-pushes-children-invent-toys-games/

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Every year, People of Play, a division of The Toy Association, puts on an international competition that pushes children to utilize their creativity for innovation. Participants get to pitch game ideas to industry experts while also receiving mentorship. Ahren Hoffman, director of the Young Invent...