December 2019
Batteries Not Needed We’ve all seen it happen. A child unwraps a gift and becomes more interested in the box than the toy! A big box can be a boat, a car, a gingerbread house, a cave, or whatever a child imagines. It is not only typical but also important for preschoolers to play make-believe. Here are a couple of short articles about the importance of pretend play for 3-5 year-old children and choosing educational toys: The Importance of Pretend Play If you want an educational toy for your kids, go old-school, says new study Some of the best gifts for children are imagination-powered rather than battery-powered. Listed below are a few toys that encourage pretend play and creativity and are loved by preschoolers: Animal figure sets Art supplies (blank paper, paint, markers, etc,) Balls Capes ( https://tinysuperheroes.com/ ) Dolls Dress-up clothes/costumes Lego DUPLO blocks Magna-Tiles or Magformers (magnetic building