BEST EDUCATIONAL PRODUCTS

Staff Writer

Columbus Parent

2148 Polaris Parkway (Polaris), Columbus 43240

File this nugget of knowledge away: Lakeshore Learning was founded in the 1950s by Ethelyn Kaplan, a single mom who first opened a toy store but then realized there was a bigger need for art and learning supplies. She headed the company until 1971; her son and grandsons still run the operation.

RUNNERS-UP: Larson's Toys and Games, United Art & Education

HONORABLE MENTION: Cover to Cover, Fundamentals Parent-Teacher Store, Learning Express Toys, Naturally Curious Kids, Oh Know! The Knowing Place

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