Saturday, December 19, 2009

Educational Toys


Educational stuffed animals, are typically built for and used by children. One could make the argument that an educational toy is actually any toy. Most children are constantly interacting with and learning about the world. This definition is ultimately too broad because one could make the same argument about a rock or a stick as it is not uncommon to see a child play with almost anything nearby.



The difference lies in the child's perception or reality of the toy's value. An educational toy should educate. It should instruct, promote intellectuality, emotional or physical development. An educational toy can teach a child about a particular subject like colors or numbers or can help a child develop a particular skill like to button or zip. The key difference is the child's learning and development associated with interacting with the toy.



More toys are designed with the child's education and development in mind today than ever before. As parents and educators grow more sensitive to the real or perceived development needs of children, toy manufacturers seek to manufacture and market to these parents.
Educational stuffed teddy bears which tend to last for a long time serve to maintain interest and durability for the child especially if the toy becomes a favorite.

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