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Research shows that learning through play is an important part of a child’s development. Though ensuring children have enough play time offers great benefits for families, allowing them to release some extra energy, it is also very beneficial to the children themselves, as they begin to find out who they are through play, even during infancy. Even early in development, a child’s mind is expanding just by looking at their environment and taking in their surroundings.

Through play and with the use of educational toys, children learn many different skills they will need in their life, such as: problem solving and learning cause and effect; learning how to play with others through compromise, conflict resolution and sharing; development of fine and gross motor skills; nurturing their creativity and imagination; and discovering their independence and positive self-esteem.

Children can start benefiting from educational toys as early as one month old. For young infants, sensory play will help stimulate your child’s senses. Mobiles, soothers and infant play gyms are great first toys for children as they focus on sensory play through sound, sight and touch. As your child continues to grow and develop hand-eye coordination, you can begin introducing toys that encourage more interaction, such as portable toys which will continue to inspire visual and hearing senses with flashing lights and different sounds.

As your child gets older, introducing age-appropriate toys will help them continue to learn and hit their milestones. Problem-solving toys such as stackers or blocks will help them work through conflicts and develop an understanding of cause and effect. These types of educational toys will also help them build confidence once they’ve learned how a toy works after trial and error. Also, as your child becomes more mobile, walkers can be introduced to help teach them about coordination and balance.

For children two years old or older, introduce toys that promote physical play. When they are old enough to use a tricycle, a bike or roller-skates, ensure your child understands the safety concerns that come with these toys and incorporate wearing a helmet and/or other protective gear in the process of using these toys. Families can continue to promote creativity and problem-solving skills by giving their children more complex building sets.

Learning through play doesn’t stop in the house or in the classroom. The importance of outdoor play for young children cannot be overstated. That’s why we suggest families bring learning to the great outdoors! Go on a walk and gather nature objects such as sticks, leaves, etc. to use in art projects later. Families can simply just enjoy the outdoors with some fun water play or bringing a blanket and some toys outside.

Internet: <www.educationalplaycare.com>(adapted).

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