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Toys and PlaythingsThrough play a children gains mastery over life’s difficult concepts such as counting, adding and multiplying which makes playing so essential. So much energy, ingenuity and concentration is placed into a child’s play that it becomes their work and they almost put as much effort into it as an adult does work. Playing is what the authorities feel is the most direct route to learning since the involvement in play is so complete. Play and learning are two things that are inseparably linked. When starting at a hanging mobile an infant can practice eye coordination, responses can be coordinated through a rattle or small rubber animal. The complication of counting is prepared for by a toddler who puts little things into a big container. The art of patience is learned by a ten year old who puts together the parts of a train or bus. Children can learn that mixing colors together get different color of new shades and designs by playing with colors. Investigating the world around them also has a big role in playing as well as learning new facts about the world. Play provides a child with useful work for later in life. As children play they are graduating to more difficult tasks in life every hour. Play allows the child to practice what they learn not just take in new facts. Playing with marbles, blocks and other similar objects shows a child that the arithmetic they are learning really works. A child learns not only patience but they also exercise their imagination and powers of observation. Acquiring the art of learning is a big step for children. This allows the child a method of connecting the facts they are learning to the ideas they hear around themselves all the time. A child’s strength and coordination are also developed through play. A better control of movement is learned through play. You can provide your child with natural exercise to help them gain more grace and control of their movements so they will grow up strong in mind and body. A child will imitate what they know about the world through their play. When a child plays this imitation is obvious. Play ValueAn entertaining or creative way is what keeps a child occupied for hours. Business, monopoly, house, Chinese checkers, play power, Aladdin’s magic box, magic robot, compendium and skates are just a few of the entertaining games some on the market today. SturdinessSince a toy gets very rough treatment from a child is should be unbreakable. There should also be not sharp points or cutting edges for the safety of the child. You must accept the design and manufacturer as equally important if you accept the vital role toys play in the early stages of a child’s development. Buy toys only from a reliable manufacturer. Suggested Playthings for a Pre-School ChildNew Born Baby to 1 YearThis age group largely prefers to listen, look, handle and chew. Therefore, good playthings for this age group is rattles, teething rings, squeaky rubber animals and cuddly animals. 1 to 2 YearsFor this age groups toys that can be pushed, pulled, put together and banged around are important. Therefore you should consider push and pull toys that make noise as well as toys that can be taken apart and re-assembled. 2 to 3 YearsDramatic and imaginative play is important for this age group. So consider getting them building blocks, balls, crayons, cars and dolls. 3 to 5 YearsThis is when children prefer toys that allow them to imitate the grownups around them. Outdoor play is also essential for them to let out their energy. Good options include doctor’s sets, doll’s sets and mechano sets. To give your child the best array of toys to play with you should keep in touch with their thoughts and imagination so that your child can completely savor their childhood pleasures. |
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