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By Connetix Tiles Australia
Retail Stores @ 118 Maling Rd Canterbury (Near Canterbury Train Station) Open Monday-Saturday 9:30am-5pm Call 130 000 3126 | Chadstone Shopping Centre (near Baby Bunting )
Retail Stores @ 118 Maling Rd Canterbury (Near Canterbury Train Station) Open Monday-Saturday 9:30am-5pm Call 130 000 3126 | Chadstone Shopping Centre (near Baby Bunting )
Why Do You Need Educational Toys?
Educational toys have turned out to be so important in child development processes because they provide a fun means of developing such advanced skills and notions. They support mental, physical, social, and emotional development importantly through problem-solving and critical thinking, motor skill development, creativity, and language attainments. Given that there is an umbrella of available educational toys, it allows social interaction, emotional intelligence, sensory processing, and independence in developing self-confidence; hence, it can instil an interest in learning. Highly active and interesting to children, educational toys are a very good avenue for further academics and personal development. All this is for the possibility of personalized learning which may enable a child to focus on his or her interests, developmental stage and learning style.
Open-ended Educational Toys
An open-ended toy is an educational aid or device used in the playing of a particular game where there is no single correct solution or product. These types of toys allow imagination, creativity, and problem-solving on just one specific toy. They depend on many applications according to interests and ideas, in addition to what stage of development is made in such a toy. Examples include loose parts, building blocks, art supplies, and play dough.
There are quite several advantages that come along with open-ended learning toys. First, they enhance creative skills and imagination because this method invites children to think out of the box with exclusive ideas and solutions. These open-ended toys have also been known to enhance problem-solving and cognitive development in that these children experiment with different ways of playing around with the materials. Play like sharing, negotiation and collaboration with others can be allowed so that social and emotional development can be permitted. These toys even develop fine and gross motor skills which are played in manipulative and exploratory styles. These open-ended learning toys are the opportunities that allow relevant and creative learning experiences, which are congruent with children's needs, interests, and developmental levels.
Some typical types of Educational Toys
Puzzles: It is very important in developing problem-solving skills, spatial skills, hand-to-eye coordination, and cognitive skills. The peg puzzles are meant for little ones, then come the jigsaw ones meant for the bigger toddlers.
Building sets and blocks: Varieties of building toys, such as LEGO bricks, wood blocks, and magnetic tiles, are big developers of creativity, spatial skills, fine motor skills, and logical thinking.
Art and craft supplies: Materials that facilitate drawing, painting, and crafting drive creativity, self-expression, and fine motor ability.
Board games and card games: These develop social interaction, communication, and strategic thinking. It may also teach cooperation. It can also be used in teaching other academic areas such as counting, reading, or even pattern recognition.
Science and exploration kits: These kits introduce the child to basic science and processes, such as chemistry, physics, biology, and geology, through hands-on experiments and observations.
Math manipulatives: Math manipulatives are counting beads, number rods, pattern blocks, and lots of other math toys that would provide appropriate ground for a child to build a strong foundation in the concepts of math-including counting, addition, subtraction, and geometry.
Language and literacy materials: These would include such toys as alphabet puzzles, letter magnets, flashcards, and early reader books.
Musical instruments: Such musical toys and instruments develop an appreciation of music, rhythm, and melody while fine-tuning gross motor and hand-eye skills. Singing and musical instruments show the kids the beauty of creating music. Manipulating the instruments develops a child's fine motor, rhythm, and auditory discrimination. It can also be used in the expression of feelings, and it would therefore be entertaining in a soft way such that you get to enjoy it with your child.
Pretend play toys: Dolls, action figures, playsets, and dress-up props are some of the items that support pretend play, storytelling, and role-playing to develop social-emotional skills.
Sensory toys: Such sensory toys may include but are not limited to playdough, bumpy balls, or beads. These sensory toys develop the capability to process sensory development, generally develop fine motor development, and build focus. For example, with the help of such pretend-play toys as kitchen sets, doctor kits, or just dress-up costumes, the children will be deep in the play of different roles and situations. Interactive toys develop a child's imagination and social interaction; they promote emotional development. Children come to understand the world around them through games of pretend whereby they may learn to empathize with different outlooks.
by Melissa Grant
( Editor of Star News Group's Kids Magazines )
My Playroom is your one-stop Educational toy shop.
From high quality open-ended toys and learning resources to children sized adjustable furniture, My Playroom has everything you need for your playroom at home.
And your playroom is something worth investing in.
“There’s absolutely value in all kind of child lead play,” said My Playroom's founder Christina.
“Children can’t grow interest in what they haven’t been exposed to. So, the prepared enviornment - what your playroom can offer, is crucial to the developmental needs of your child."
My Playroom stocks magnetic tiles and other open-ended toys including wooden blocks, marble runs and construction sets. “Products in this selection tend to be a go-to toy for children,” Christina said. “Each day, they will spend hours playing with well-designed, high quality, open-ended toys. They are great value for money as they last for years and are often suitable for siblings of different ages to play with.”
You will also find a wide selection of wooden toys, including non-toxic premium German brands and handmade Australian bespoke brands.
Located in Canterbury, the store also has a wealth of learning resources. Most staff are qualified early childhood educators, so they can recommend age-appropriate resources to help with your child’s fine motor skills, sensory development and hand-eye coordination.
There’s also children’s books and storytelling puppet sets to help your child progress their language and reading skills.
If you are interested in Montessori, My Playroom has you covered. They stock Montessori home range and Montessori School Materials, are an exclusive retailer for EDU FUN’s Montessori Furniture collection.
You’ll find My Playroom at 118 Maling Rd, Canterbury. For more information, visit https://www.myplayroom.com.au
Melissa Grant
Editor
Star News Group's Kids Magazines