According to a recent press release from Procter & Gamble, the new Power to Be survey, sponsored by Duracell, shows that children’s professional aspirations vary as much as the children themselves.

During the Power to Be Survey, Duracell interviewed 507 children ages 8-12 from all over the country about their professional goals and what kinds of toys and activities they like best. No matter what career they plan to pursue, children are confident they will achieve their goals - nearly two-thirds (62 percent) of respondents said it is likely they will become what they want to be.

Partnering with toy experts Jim Silver and Chris Byrne of TimetoPlayMag.com, Duracell asked the duo to identify toys or games that can cultivate the skills children need to meet their goals of being a doctor, teacher, or President of the United States.

Both Byrne and Silver agree that goal achieving toys possess the properties of assisting with reading, problem solving, and exploration, in addition to being able to build self-confidence, improve hand-eye coordination, and to inspire the imagination. To do all of these things, here are several educational play items from KidcoreToys.com that are sure to help your child reach for the starts and build upon the skills needed to succeed.

To cultivate your child’s imagination and to encourage creativity, indulge in art supplies like Sidewalk Chalk or Window Markers. These easy to use (and easy to clean!) art supplies from KidcoreToys.com are the perfect fit for the aspiring artist, illustrator, or author.

For the curious child interested in science and exploration, try out the My First Science Kit for a fun and interactive learning experience.

Want your little dancer to get moving? Let her jump and jive on the Jump N Jam Jungle Floor Mat from KidcoreToys.com. This interactive mat gets your child moving through musical play, perfect for an aspiring dancer, musician, or athlete.