A
'birthday', a Communion, a special achievement, the Three Kings ... These are
occasions when children become protagonists, often accompanied by gifts.
Although they are not the only ones: apart from special occasions, toys, like baby
education card, form a fundamental part of childhood, oriented to
inspire their creative universe, expand their imagination and enhance one of
the great advantages of being a child against adulthood.
Play
activities often evolve to 'burn' stages, and although the human mind is
programmed to experiment with different forms of play throughout life, in none
such as childhood does this type of activity form an integral part of the
process of personal growth. That is why choosing the child's toys, whether it
be a gift for our children, nephews or godchildren, or as a further addition to
their small world, is a task that must be carefully considered, and in which
various factors come into play.
Early
childhood, up to age three, is one of these creative stages where play is as
fundamental, like magnetic
building blocks, to the child as his or her other daily habits,
including meals and sleep cycles. Cognition, motor skills, language, creativity
and social-emotional intelligence become part of your life through play and
toys. Do you know how to choose the most suitable?
1.
Educational toys are a great source of information for children, although if
they do not want or are not interested in the game, it is difficult for them to
embark on an adventure with him. The toy should be desired by the child, even
from an early age.
2.
Toys must be safe and always be approved. Make sure they are made from
materials that are not sharp if broken, with solid, non-toxic colors. The
smaller the child, the larger the toys and their parts.
3.
Each toy is associated with an age range, designed to fit the abilities and
interests of the children. Check that the product is adjusted to the age and
personality of the child, thinking about the purpose and attitudes he develops
in his daily life, respecting his learning pace, and ensuring that he enjoys the
new acquisition.
4.
The personality of the child is fundamental: a withdrawn child, for example,
will need socializing games, with several players.
5. As in everything (or almost everything), less is more. The simple
toys will increase the uses that can be made with it, developing the fantasy of
the child as well as his symbolic capacity.
