Learning Toys & Systems Give your kids a head start with
learning toys that educate and entertain It seems that every toy
company and baby book on the market is encouraging you to get
your child learning earlier and earlier. It might seem a little
counter-intuitive to let your pretend play-loving toddler sit
down with a book of flash cards, and you would be right. It is a
young child's job to play all day. Of course, that doesn't mean
that he or she can't learn a little in the process. The trick is
to find a good selection of learning toys that encourage play
and teach a few basic skills along the way. Toys for the
youngest members of the family should focus on developing motor
skills, since those are typically the first skills to develop.
Encourage hand-eye coordination with learning toys like mobiles
and play gyms, then move on to walkers and ride-ons for the
toddler crowd. These children will love to learn concepts like
object permanence through peek-a-boo books and games. As they
approach pre-school age,