Is it possible to find a toy that will give your child hours of fun and just as valuable learning experiences?

The answer is true … but yes it is worth remembering that educational toys are not all about ABC and 123.

Teachers and health specialists believe that children's toys that encourage social development and emotional maturity and physical skills and language are among the most valuable gifts you can give to a child under the age of seven years.

So before rushing to the mall and spend hours looking for educational toys that difficult, consider the developmental age of son.

With a little thought and planning, you can find the perfect gift for a child to love this Christmas.

Infants

Littlies aged between three and twelve months need toys that are safe and stimulating.

In developing its small visual perception, for toys with bright, contrasting colors, unusual textures and sounds interesting.

Toys that make noise or light in response to the actions of the baby are a great option. They are engaged in child care and teach them about cause and effect.

Because they are all about actions and reactions, this type of toy offers lovely opportunities for adults to play and interact with young children.

Toddlers

Young people aged between 18 months and three years are willing to be active and learn about the world around them.

Look for toys that develops animated language and skills your child motor.

Outdoor toys such as basketballs, tricycles, scooters and mini sport sets are great for the cooperation of your child's coordination and confidence while indoor toys such as puzzles, blocks, dolls and musical instruments that promote communication and imaginative skills.

When choosing educational toys for children between three and four, it is important to remember that young children often prefer to play alongside other children rather than with they.

This is called "parallel play" and is completely age appropriate.

It is unlikely that children in this age group will want, or be emotionally mature enough to share a precious new toy, so if you're buying for siblings, make sure each child receives a toy of their own.

Preschoolers

Children between three and five are consolidating their social skills and cooperation, as well as his thoughts and learning ability.

Toys that encourage your child to share with other children is important for this age group. Simple board games like Ludo, snakes and ladders and the dominoes will develop your child's understanding of shifts while introducing early literacy and numeracy.

Activities to promote the role of play make wonderful gifts for children in this age group. Imaginative game using dolls houses, garages, train sets and develop new children dress business social and language skills and are good educational options.

The fine motor development is also a priority for pre-schoolers and valuable learning experiences you can have when choosing a toy that will expose children to art, craft and construction.

To learn to write properly in school, children need to develop strength in your hands and also to determine which side, left or right, will be dominant.

Favorite old as Lego and Mecano are great for this purpose, such as pencils, text, scissors and Play Doh. Even the most reluctant young artists can be manipulated to enjoy books with their favorite color and these simple gifts are a great way for children to participate in the fine motor skill development.

Primary School

Children aged between six and ten have a wide range of interests and develop their literacy, the scope activities that encourage them to read is extended.

The interests of a child often determine the choices that adults make for them, but rarely can go wrong with activities that encourage creativity in children.
Models, kits, jewelry, science experiments and more popular packages are usually dinosaur as well received as the more or superhero fashion doll and an added benefit is that children are building their reading and comprehension as to continue the instructions on the package.

While it is easy to buy an electronic toy, no doubt, keep your child quiet, children need active imaginative activities to help their minds and bodies grow.

This Christmas, go for a toy that teaches your child something. When learning is cleverly disguised of fun, everyone is a winner.

Sonja Walker 2009
This article was written by Sonja Walker, a qualified teacher and busy mother. Sonja runs a team of highly experienced, specialist teachers and child health professionals, Child Services first single education for children integrated children and health center in Northern Beaches Sydney.

Kids First provides a wide variety of programs for children 3 to 15, including its program of 'pre Confident Little Kids'-school and after school skills and tuition programs for primary and secondary schools. Children Early Childhood Services also offers professional Speech Pathology, Occupational Therapy, Educational Psychology, Clinical Nutrition and dietary advice, Parenting support and advice in your Brookvale center.
Contact Kids Early Childhood Services on 9938 5419 or visit www.kids-first.com.au

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