As a teacher and a mom, it is very important to me that my son has educational toys. Children learn through play. Educational toys can promote learning in an interesting and exciting way.
Babies want to learn about the world around them and educational toys are a great way for them to do that. Every time they interact with a new color, taste, sound, shape, or texture they are learning. Babies playing with safe, stimulating and fun toys will discover and enhance their senses
Rattles and toys that make music are a favorite for babies that are learning about sounds. Toys with contrasting colors stimulate their vision. Educational toys can help children learn about object permanence and cause and effect. Blocks and similar objects can help build their hand eye coordination and motor skills.
Here are 6 reasons educational toys are great for your baby:
Makes Learning Fun and Interactive
Babies will learn better and their attention will be held longer if they think what they are doing is fun. Educational toys help babies learn new skills while being fun and enjoyable.
Rapid Development
Babies develop rapidly from birth to 6 years old which is why this time is so important for their development. Educational toys are a great way to help your baby through this process.
Learning
As I mentioned before, children learn through play. Educational toys can introduce your baby to letters, numbers, shapes and colors in a fun and interactive way.
Milestones
Educational toys can help your baby reach different milestones. Many educational toys are even created with a milestone in mind.
Child Centered
When babies get to initiate their own play and pursue their own natural curiosity for things, learning takes place. Educational toys can help them develop skills while they learn about the world around them.
Problem Solving Skills
Babies can start learning right away about problem solving.
Educational toys can help babies and toddler develop problem solving skills as they play with blocks and shapes.
Here are my 5 favorite educational toys for babies:
VTech® Turn & Learn Driver
This toy features a steering wheel, gear shifter and signal lever, a cute dog that moves with the steering wheel and five colorful, interactive buttons. This educational toy focuses on letters, numbers, shapes and colors.
Melissa & Doug® K's Kids Hungry Pelican Soft Baby Educational ToyThis toy features attachable toys, animal figures and a toy fish and it squeaks has high-contrast colors and multiple activities. This educational toy focuses on shapes, colors and large motor skills.
Melissa & Doug® K's Kids 2-in-1 Talking Ball Educational Toy
ABCs and Counting 1-10 – This toy features motion, high contrast colors, multiple activities and hidden letters and numbers. This educational toy focuses on letters, numbers, motor skills and memory skills.
Melissa & Doug® K's Kids Musical Farmyard Cube Educational Baby Toy
This toy features sound effects, high contrast colors, multiple activities and music. This educational toy focuses on large motor skills and memory skills.
Melissa & Doug® Pop Blocs Farm Animals Educational Baby Toy - 10 Linkable
This toy features animal figures, multiple modes of play and illustrated animals. This educational toy focuses on large motor skills, creative thinking, shapes and colors.
What are your opinions and experiences?