Play is an important factor in all areas of child development – physical, social, emotional and cognitive. It is increasingly noted that children today seem to be losing their ability to play. Children want to be entertained and can’t seem to play on their own. And children who do play are acting out scenes they’ve seen on television and in movies, not playing out of their own imaginations.
What can parents do? By selecting suitable toys that can cultivate creative thinking and respects children’s need for actively involved creative play. Simple, open-ended, multi-purpose toys are the key. Toys that are not completely detailed allow children to use their imaginations. Those that allow children to decide how to play with it encourage creativity.
Toys that can be turned into many things facilitate abstract thinking. For example, Cloths and silks can be turned into capes, aprons and rivers. Dolls with simple features allow the child to decide if the baby is laughing, crying or sleeping.
Toys that can be turned into many things facilitate abstract thinking. For example, Cloths and silks can be turned into capes, aprons and rivers. Dolls with simple features allow the child to decide if the baby is laughing, crying or sleeping.
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1 comment:
I am all over these. They are so gorgeous.
Can't wait to get in and start stocking up for baby #2.:)
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