Two birds with one stone: fun educational toys by age

Very nice, such a game on the iPad or a controllable car, but not always instructive. Educational toys help your child’s development. In this way they learn different skills in an accessible and playful way. The most important:

• Creative thinking
• Gross and fine motor skills
• Cognitive skills
• Spatial awareness
• Problem Solving Skills
• language skills

Educational toys by age

Which educational toys are most suitable differs per age. The age indication on the packaging is a handy guideline, but is not always correct. As a parent, you can best estimate what your child does or does not understand yet. There are different types of educational toys. Think of building and construction toys, puzzles, creative toys, scientific or technical toys and handy gadgets.

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Educational toys for baby and toddler

In the first two years, your child develops very quickly. Educational toys are a great way to improve your baby’s motor skills and hand-eye coordination. When your baby is three months old, they love to reach for toys (or your hair, ouch). Then experiment with toys that they can grip easily, such as a (not too small) block, a soft ball or a feel and crinkle booklet. When they are a little older, from four or six months, they really like toys with sound. Think of a rattle or a baby gym. Nice toys for toddlers: activity cuddly toy, look and search book or simple blocks.

Educational Toys For Toddlers

Toddlers between the ages of two and three generally find it a bit difficult to play together. With the right toys, they can entertain themselves for hours. A block tower requires concentration, a memory game requires them to think carefully and for a toy supermarket you need knowledge of fruit and vegetables. An abacus is fun for children who are just learning to count. Other fun toys for toddlers: puzzles, paint, clay and simple building toys.

Educational Toys For Preschoolers

This is the time to conjure up board games. This stimulates your child’s social skills. Since your child is going to primary school, educational toys are also a great way to improve math, reading and language skills. Sensory toys, such as kinetic sand and play foam, stimulate and stimulate your child’s senses while playing. With multifunctional educational toys, for example a box with magnets, blocks and writing board, you are ready in one go.

Educational toys for older children

Logical: the older the child, the more complicated the toy may be. Building and construction toys such as LEGO or K’NEX require quite a bit of concentration and patience, which makes them slightly more suitable for older children. The same goes for creative toys, such as crafting with beads or painting by numbers.

Source: Parents of Nu

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