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Kids love toys.
If you have any doubts about that, just take a child into a toy store.
She will probably find a number of things that she feels she just
can’t live without.
Toys are more than just fun and games for kids. Most toys
provide at least some opportunity for children to learn. The best toys
engage a child’s senses, spark their imaginations and encourage them to
interact with others.
Babies and Toys Babies are eager to
learn about the world around them, and they have much to learn. Every
new shape, color, texture, taste and sound is a learning experience for
them. Giving your baby toys that are safe and stimulating will help him
discover his senses. Rattles and toys that make music are favorites
of infants. Toys with contrasting colors are fascinating to babies and
stimulate their developing vision. As they grow, infants can use toys
to explore object permanence and cause and effect relationships. They
also need objects such as blocks to help them build motor skills and
hand-eye coordination.
Toys for Toddlers Toddlers can play with
a wider variety of toys than they did when they were smaller. They
might still enjoy some of the toys they played with as babies, and
that’s fine. The same blocks they played with a year or two ago can
provide them with new and different educational opportunities as their
knowledge expands. But they also need toys that are designed with kids
their age in mind. Shape sorters are great for toddlers. They teach
them how to match similar items and provide parents the opportunity to
teach them the names of the shapes. Lego blocks provide an opportunity
to learn more about colors and symmetry while they develop their motor
skills.
Toys for Preschool and School-Aged Children
When children reach preschool age, it’s time to start learning about
letters, numbers and language skills. There are lots of toys that
encourage this type of learning, from simple alphabet puzzles to
high-tech electronic gadgets. These can give your child a head start by
introducing her to the things she will be learning in school. Kids who
are in school can supplement their learning with fun and educational
toys. Giving them the opportunity to have fun while practicing the
things they are learning in school will increase their retention of
those things. And when your child finds an educational toy she really
likes, she will be more likely to play with it, reinforcing the things
she has learned.
Children can learn a lot from playing. When you give your
child educational toys and play with them with her, it gives her a
chance to bond with you, learn, and have fun at the same time. And
making education enjoyable will help your child retain the things she
learns and develop a positive attitude toward learning.