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Wooden Educational Toys

Educational Resources for Pre School and Early Elementary

The Creative Open Ended Toys

Why need Educational Toys?

Educational toys are essential for children's development as they provide a fun and engaging way to learn essential skills and concepts. They promote cognitive, physical, social, and emotional growth by encouraging critical thinking, problem-solving, motor skill development, creativity, and language acquisition. Educational toys also foster social interaction, emotional intelligence, sensory processing, and independence, while building self-confidence and instilling a love of learning. By offering a more interactive and hands-on approach, educational toys create a solid foundation for future academic and personal success, while allowing for customized learning experiences tailored to a child's interests, developmental stage, and learning style.

Open-ended Educational Toys

Open-ended educational toys are versatile play materials that have no fixed outcome or specific purpose, allowing children to use their imagination, creativity, and problem-solving skills to explore various possibilities. These toys can be used in multiple ways, depending on the child's interests, ideas, and developmental stage. Examples of open-ended toys include building blocks, art supplies, playdough, and loose parts like stones, shells, and fabric pieces.

The benefits of open-ended educational toys are numerous. They foster creativity and imagination by encouraging children to think outside the box and come up with unique ideas and solutions. Open-ended toys also promote cognitive development and problem-solving skills, as children experiment with different ways to use the materials. Social and emotional development is enhanced through collaborative play, negotiation, and sharing with others. Furthermore, these toys support the development of fine and gross motor skills through hands-on manipulation and exploration. Open-ended educational toys provide a valuable opportunity for personalized and meaningful learning experiences that adapt to a child's individual needs, interests, and developmental stage.

Some common types of Educational Toys

Puzzles: Puzzles help children develop problem-solving skills, spatial awareness, hand-eye coordination, and cognitive abilities. They can range from simple peg puzzles for toddlers to more complex jigsaw puzzles for older children.

Building sets and blocks: Building toys, such as LEGO bricks, wooden blocks, and magnetic tiles, help children develop creativity, spatial skills, fine motor skills, and logical thinking.

Art and craft supplies: Supplies for drawing, painting, and crafting encourage creativity, self-expression, and fine motor skill development.

Board games and card games: These games promote social interaction, communication, strategic thinking, and cooperation, while also teaching various academic concepts, such as counting, reading, or pattern recognition.

Science and exploration kits: These kits introduce children to scientific concepts and processes, such as chemistry, physics, biology, and geology, by encouraging hands-on experimentation and observation.

Math manipulatives: Math toys, such as counting beads, number rods, or pattern blocks, help children develop a strong foundation in math concepts, including counting, addition, subtraction, and geometry.

Language and literacy materials: Toys that support language and literacy development include alphabet puzzles, letter magnets, flashcards, and early reader books.

Musical instruments: Musical toys and instruments help children develop an appreciation for music, rhythm, and melody while also improving fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination.

Pretend play toys: Dolls, action figures, playsets, and dress-up materials encourage imaginative play, storytelling, and role-playing, which can help develop social and emotional skills.

Sensory toys: Sensory toys, such as playdough, textured balls, or water beads, help children develop their sensory processing abilities, fine motor skills, and focus.



One-stop Educational Toyshop

One-stop Educational Toyshop

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