how to distinguish toys with real educational value

how to distinguish toys with real educational value

i must admit, a part of me secretly wishes for mikkel to become a

prodigy. this is probably why, i give him all sorts of educational

toys to make him smarter.

he played with shape sorters, stackable rings, plush building blocks,

and musical toys as an infant. and he is now toying with puzzles,

books, abacus, and dominoes as a toddler.

of course, toys won’t really turn any kid into a genius. but they do

help in the process of mental and physical development of a child.

various educational toys can nurture early learning and hone crucial

skills such as hand to eye coordination, spatial awareness, motor

skills, cognitive learning, visual perception, sensory exploration,

problem solving skills and the creative imagination.

like most moms, i also find it difficult to choose toys for my little

curly top. try entering a toy store and you would be bombarded with a

vast array of choices, all claiming to be educational and beneficial

for your little one.

so how can a mom distinguish toys that have true educational value?

well for one, real educational toys are engaging. they do not simply

make a passive observer out of your little child. if you would to

choose between an education DVD and a set of building blocks for your

toddler, the right choice would be the latter. after all, it is not

advisable to let children below 2 watch too much television even if

it is supposed to be educational.

apart from that, real educational toys encourage interaction and

communication. you should also try to buy toys that are related to

the interests of your kid. this way, the fun factor in playing is not

eroded by the whole concept of educating your kid. after all, kid’s

play should be fun and enjoyable.

moreover, educational toys should always be age appropriate. toys

that not suitable for your child’s age are not beneficial for them.

more importantly, they can also pose danger for your child’s safety.

speaking of safety, it is not enough that you get a toy that is

educational. you should get something that is durable, of high

quality, and will not put your little one at risk.

toys do play a big part in a child’s life but this can never replace

the quality time we should spend with ourlittle ones to make

playtime more fun, educational, and worthwhile.

i must admit, a part of me secretly wishes for mikkel to become a prodigy. this is probably why, i give him all sorts of educational toys to make him smarter.

he played with shape sorters, stackable rings, plush building blocks, and musical toys as an infant. and he is now toying with puzzles, books, abacus, and dominoes as a toddler.

of course, toys won’t really turn any kid into a genius. but they do help in the process of mental and physical development of a child. various educational toys can nurture early learning and hone crucial skills such as hand to eye coordination, spatial awareness, motor skills, cognitive learning, visual perception, sensory exploration, problem solving skills and the creative imagination.

like most moms, i also find it difficult to choose toys for my little curly top. try entering a toy store and you would be bombarded with a vast array of choices, all claiming to be educational and beneficial for your little one.

so how can a mom distinguish toys that have true educational value?

well for one, real educational toys are engaging. they do not simply make a passive observer out of your little child. if you would to choose between an education DVD and a set of building blocks for your toddler, the right choice would be the latter. after all, it is not advisable to let children below 2 watch too much television even if it is supposed to be educational.

apart from that, real educational toys encourage interaction and communication. you should also try to buy toys that are related to the interests of your kid. this way, the fun factor in playing is not eroded by the whole concept of educating your kid. after all, kid’s play should be fun and enjoyable.

moreover, educational toys should always be age appropriate. toys that not suitable for your child’s age are not beneficial for them. more importantly, they can also pose danger for your child’s safety.

speaking of safety, it is not enough that you get a toy that is educational. you should get something that is durable, of high quality, and will not put your little one at risk.

toys do play a big part in a child’s life but this can never replace the quality time we should spend with our little ones to make playtime more fun, educational, and worthwhile.