Why are educational toys important for development?

  Toys have always been popular with children. Every kid had their favourite toy at one point. It is important for parents to make sure that their children have a few toys on hand that can be used for teaching. Educational toys can help children develop problem-solving skills, teach about conflicts & how to resolve them, & how cause & effect work. In addition, it can also teach children about sharing, develop motor skills & nurture creativity & imagination.   Research shows that learning through play is a vital part in child development. Having enough play time for children is a great way to ensure that your kid has an outlet to release some extra energy. Children begin to find out who they are through play. We recommend these 10 educational toys that your children will surely adore.   Educational Insights Microscope

Let your child take a closer look at leaves, flowers, shells, blades of grass or anything they want. Perfect fit for their small hands and eyes.   LEGO Boost

This robot can be built-up via coding into 5 different versions – Vernie the Robot, Frankie the Cat, Guitar 4000, M.T.R. 4 (truck), & Autobuilder (an automated production line)   Magformers Walking Robot 45-Piece Set

Magformers are magnetic building kits for kids. The Walking Robot lets kids click, connect, & create 8 different colourful characters.   Fisher-Price Linkimals Smooth Moves Sloth

With lights, sounds, music & games for practicing numbers, colours, & letters.   Melissa & Doug Magnetic Human Body Anatomy Play Set

If your child is fascinated by how the human body works, they will love this magnetic wooden anatomy puzzle. It even has a happy face once completed.   Bananagrams Game

A word game you can take outdoors with super-sized version of the popular crossword puzzle game. Kids will race to see who can use up all of their letters as fast as possible.   Leapfrog Fridge Phonics Magnetic Letter Set

Place on your fridge & let your kid insert any of the magnetic letter tile into the open window to hear the letter’s name & sound. It also plays the Alphabet Song & Wheels on The Bus.   Melissa & Doug 22-Piece Play Kitchen Accessories Set

If your kid is a little chef in the making, they will adore this 22-piece kitchen play set. Let them serve you with the best imaginary food you’ve had. You can use this play time to give your child their much needed vitamins without them noticing.    Leapfrog Learn & Groove Musical Table

This features more than 70 learning responses, sounds, & songs, plus activities that will increase knowledge of numbers, letters, colours & shapes.   Top Secret Toys Dissect – It

This contains a jelly-like frog, tools similar to what you’d use in a real lab & all the internal parts of a frog along with explanation for each, all safely & without sharp edges.  

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