Question 1

Why are toys important for kids?

Accepted Answer

Educational toys can help develop problem solving skills, teach about conflict resolution and how cause and effect work. It also teaches children about sharing, helps develop their fine and gross motor skills and nurtures their creativity and imagination.

Question 2

Do toys affect child development?

Accepted Answer

Increasing exposure to learning early in a child's life can be accomplished even through choosing toys which promote development of cognitive skills. Children are not only able to learn skills early on, but they can recognise and internalise social cues from their environment.

Question 3

What are the benefits of playing with toys?

Accepted Answer

Problem solving and learning cause and effect.nLearning how to play with others through compromise, conflict resolution and sharing.nDevelopment of fine and gross motor skills.nNurturing their creativity and imagination.nDiscovering their independence and positive self-esteem.

Question 4

What makes a toy suitable for children?

Accepted Answer

A good toy is one that is fun for your child and suitable for his age, developmental needs, and personality. Generally, it also has one or more of the following qualities: Inspires active play. Kids need to do something—push, pull, dissect, build—with a toy.

Question 5

Are toys good for toddlers?

Accepted Answer

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.  Lego blocks provide an opportunity to learn more about colors and symmetry while they develop their motor skills.

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