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Educational Toys for Preschool Kids

Educational toys for preschool kids do not need to be fancy or elaborate or expensive. They should be fun and entertaining and provide the opportunity to learn needed skills. There are so many options, ranging from counting toys to the best train sets for toddlers . Here are some of my favourites and why: For more information click here.  best baby toys for 1 year old & toys for 4 year old boys 1.      Shape sorters are fine learning toys for toddlers . Why? Toddlers have fun placing shapes into the matching holes and celebrating their success. They are using fine motor control, eye hand coordination and problem solving. 2.      Pegs and pegboards for toddlers combine practicing fine motor skills with early math concepts of matching, sorting, sequencing and counting. 3.      Construction sets of all kinds are super educational toys for preschool children. Toddler sets such as nuts and bolts, with wheels and cross pieces let the child create and build whatever she i

Chores for Kids; Toddler Cleaning Set

I recently read an article that the majority of American children are not expected to do household chores. I was saddened by this because it is a lost learning opportunity and a missed chance of bonding, responsibility and togetherness. Toddlers like to mimic the adults in their life and this is a wonderful way to learn social roles. Provide a child with a toddler cleaning set and he will feel proud and competent working alongside his parent. He will be interacting, perhaps learning new vocabulary and new skills. He will feel like he is contributing to the family unit. Having the right sized tools increases success. Even children as young as toddlers can help around the house. Child sized carpentry toys for 2 year old boys and girls such as screwdrivers and pliers let your child work alongside while you are doing repairs. These are teachable moments that would be missed if your child is not expected to do chores. For more information click here.  best educational toys for 4 year ol

Fine Motor Skills Toys for Toddlers

Trying to pick up a cracker and moving it to the mouth is quite the accomplishment for a baby. This requires the use of the small muscles in the hands and fingers to pinch, grasp, and twist and turn the cracker, combined with eye hand coordination.  These fine motor skills are essential for the child’s development. Fine motor skills toys for toddlers help the child practice these movements which increases competence, strength and dexterity. And these educational toys also provide entertainment and fun for the little one. For more information click here.  building toys for preschoolers & alphabet toys for toddlers Lacing toys for toddlers are a good toy for fine motor skills. The toddler is challenged to lace a cord through the holes in a card to follow a pattern or make a new design. This requires considerable practice and skill, and good eye hand coordination. The child must use both hands, one to hold the card and the other to thread the cord. Some lacing cards are

Toys for Fine Motor Skills for Toddlers

Toddlers develop fine motor skills by using their hands, thumbs and fingers in everyday activities such as feeding himself with a spoon or trying to button her jacket. They need to be able use their small muscles to grasp, pinch, twist, turn, push and pull small items. It is quite complex. Practicing these skills through play is a great way to increase strength, ability and dexterity. There are many educational toys that encourage fine motor skills for toddlers . Shape sorters are one of the best toys for one year olds and toddlers for practicing fine motor skills. High quality shape sorter toys have pieces that are the right size for little hands and are designed so that they are easily grasped. The child must turn and twist the pieces to make them smoothly fit through the hole. It’s important that there are not too many shapes for the beginner or it may just be frustrating. For more information click here. construction toys for 3 year olds & construction toys for toddle

Counting Toys for Toddlers and Preschoolers

Learning toys or educational toys for preschoolers are specially designed toys that teach a particular concept for this age group. They provide opportunities for preschoolers and toddlers to explore and practice a certain skill. Good learning toys for toddlers and preschoolers may focus on one specific area, such as counting; great educational toys combine this idea with opportunities to learn so much more.   For more information click here. preschool learning toys & learning toys for 2 year old . Here is an example. Giant foam dice are good counting toys for 2 year olds . They are large, so are easily grasped. The dots are big and clear and are countable. It is fun to roll the dice and count the dots. Perhaps you can introduce simple adding and subtraction. However, to make this one of the great counting toys for 2 year olds , present it with a colorful set of plastic counting bears. Now the toddler can roll the dice and match the bears to the dots. Matching is a necessar