At the age of up to two years, the child primarily explores and learns about his body and the immediate surroundings. He likes to grab toys and objects in his vicinity, puts them in his mouth, bites,... He likes soft, large toys with bright colors that calm him down. Towards the end of the first year, he looks at toys that encourage him to move. These are: a ball, ...
At the age of up to two years, the child primarily explores and learns about his body and the immediate surroundings. He likes to grab toys and objects in his vicinity, puts them in his mouth, bites, ... He likes soft, large toys with bright colors that calm him down. Towards the end of the first year, he looks at toys that encourage him to move. These are: a ball, tractors and animals, bigger cars, toys that he can push in front of him, pushers. At this age, the child also needs "comforting" toys, toys with which he enjoys bathing, toys for biting when his teeth are growing, and his first picture books. He enjoys listening to different sounds, so he loves toys that emit voices. Towards the end of this period, the child is able to assemble the first larger blocks. With the help of adults, the first didactic toys that lead the child to learning and understanding are also suitable. In the third and fourth year, the child is already quite skilled in movement. He enjoys playing games, likes to roll around on the mat, learn to jump the swing, ride a tricycle and ball skills. They also recommend a tent or house made of fabric, plastic or wood. The child will need such a "hiding place" throughout the preschool period. The child also likes to play the first children's instruments. At this age, the child's play is aimed at imitating the work of people from everyday life: cooking, washing, baby care, hairdressing, working with tools... Since this is the period when the child's imagination flourishes, children love dolls very much. During this period, we can offer the child didactic toys and the first simple stacking blocks. Building blocks help the child develop creativity, imagination, a sense of close observation and manual skills. When a child is five years old and older, buying toys is easier, because he already expresses his wishes. At the age of five, a child is able to assemble constructors, tiny pins, enjoys puzzles, finding pairs, and all this helps him develop logical thinking. During New Year's shopping, let's not forget that children also love painting and drawing materials. Finally, let's realize that it is better to buy fewer toys and those more thoughtfully. You can also read more about tips and ideas about playing, smart and good toys on the portal www.bibaleze.si.
