Toys are the tools of play for young children. The types of toys and how they are used play an important role in your child’s development. Toys can actually provide avenues for parents, caregivers and children to interact. This of course is the best way for parents and caregivers to help their children learn and grow. When parents and caregivers participate in their child’s play, learning is accelerated because it opens doors that independent play may not.
So when looking for educational toys that will promote your child’s educational and developmental skills parents / caregivers should…
- Avoid toys that promote violence…
- Avoid toys that promote negative racial, ethnical or cultural values…
- Avoid toys that discourage children from using their imagination…
- Avoid toys with parts that can be swallowed…
- Avoid toys with sharp edges…
- Avoid toys that make loud or shrill sounds…
- Choose toys that foster interaction…
- Choose toys that are age appropriate and safe…
- Choose toys that will help develop physical, social, emotional, language, creative and cognitive skills...
- Choose toys that are not beneath or too advanced for your child…
The entire purpose of providing avenues for the educational and developmental growth for your child should not only be to prepare your child for the future, but for parents / caregivers to enjoy their child now.
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When choosing educational toys, always think that it should be really educational and appropriate to your child's age. The parts should not be small that may cause choking and putting your child's health into danger.
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