Toys are not only a way to occupy a child and give him joyful emotions, but also a key to understanding the world around him. Thanks to toys, the child first gets acquainted with the laws of physics, learns to build communication with peers, develops physically and emotionally, and trains attention, memory, thinking, and imagination. Each toy is in one way or another educational and developing. Constructors, puzzles, plush bunnies, tin soldiers, cars, trains – any toy brings new impressions to a child’s life and makes it possible to explore the world. What effect toys have on a child and how they help in development – we will tell you in this article.

Educational toys are intended to teach youngsters specific abilities or ideas. They can be used to teach a variety of subjects, including math, science, reading, and writing. Many educational toys also promote problem-solving and critical thinking skills. Additionally, such toys can help kids develop fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination.

How can you help the smallest ones develop basic reflexes and learn to navigate in space? Of course, surround him with bright functional toys and objects:

• Ball – is the easiest and most convenient option to help your baby develop a grasping reflex. Plus, playing with a ball stimulates motor activity when the baby wants to get to the ball that has rolled away from him on his own;
• Dolls, and cars – are more complex forms after the ball for the development of the fine motor skills of the baby. And if the doors of the machine open and there is a folding top – such a toy will captivate the attention of the baby for a long time;
• Rocking horse – will help the baby develop a sense of balance and simply give indescribable positive emotions from the very process of riding;
• Walkers – help the baby stand steadily on small legs. In addition, such irreplaceable items will organize for the baby a smooth transition to independent walking without support;
• Horizontal bar – can be used as a basis for hanging objects so that the baby reaches for them. And also from a young age to instill the skill of regular physical exercises – it is enough to devote only a couple of minutes a day to pull up the baby on the handles with the help of a horizontal bar.

For the development of emotional intelligence, it is important for a kid to have a doll or a soft toy as a friend. In the hands of a child, it comes to life: kids can talk to it and show care – it must be fed, watered, and lulled. So, during the game, the child develops the first signs of empathy – care, love, and attention to a friend. The first bricks are laid in the foundation of responsibility. Other functional toys have a huge impact on the development of thinking and imagination. You have probably witnessed how a child can fiddle with some household item for a long time: a lock, a switch, or just some kitchen utensils. In order to learn the structure of complex objects, it is worth buying pyramids, construction and building toys, and shape sorting toys. Such objects introduce the baby to different shapes and sizes. They serve well for the development of creative imagination. For the development of the child’s psyche, such toys as doll dishes, furniture, and a first-aid kit are very useful. Playing with them, the child gets acquainted with various adult items and learns to handle them.

Starting from the age of 2, it is worth including such toys in the children’s arsenal that will contribute to the mental development of your child. Plus, it’s a great way to spot a child’s natural talents: showing interest in a particular toy can tell you what your child wants to be when they grow up.

• Sets of paints for drawing and pencils – this is a whole complex that will help your child learn colors, show imagination, develop the finest motor skills and touch the beautiful;
• Kinetic sand – allows children to sculpt various shapes and build castles. It develops fine motor skills and trains perseverance, and the ability to concentrate on the process, which is especially important for hyperactive kids. It has a beneficial effect on the child’s speech development, memory, attention, and speed of thinking;
• Musical instruments are of great importance in the development of the child. It is difficult to overestimate the beneficial effect of such an impact. Playing instruments develops attention, thinking, memory, level of concentration on the process, and perseverance.

Before choosing a toy, it is worth giving the baby a try to hold it in his/her hands and, in the meantime, carefully observe a kid’s reaction. If there is a delight on the face of your child, it is definitely worth taking such a toy home.

Such toys play an important role in the development of the child. With their help, the baby will easily learn letters, figures, understand how time works, and begin to understand the seasons.

• Clocks. The ticking of the watch, if it is mechanical, will definitely grab your child’s attention. The inquisitive mind of a child will want to know what time is and how it is counted. With the help of a toy or real clock, you will need very little effort so that your child can proudly tell his peers in the yard “what time is it now”;
• Calendar. To acquaint the child with the annual cycle, it is better to purchase a calendar in the form of a poster – where the child will have the opportunity to see all 12 months on one canvas. This is a fascinating activity – the study of months and seasons will become even more entertaining if the calendar is stylized as cartoon characters;
• Sticks, and figurines for learning to count. And even better – sets of plot compositions. With bright, memorable figures, your baby will easily comprehend the magic of numbers and take the lead in this skill among their peers.

Toys to some extent help parents shape the personality of the child and raise a successful little man with knowledge and skills. The most important task of parents is to select toys in accordance with the age and developmental level of their baby. So that the development process proceeds measuredly, without unnecessary stress for the baby’s psyche, and leaves only the most positive memories of childhood.