We all know the importance of play time for our children's development, however, we tend not to give a second tough to the toys our kids use at their play time. Every day, more and more imaginative toys are reaching the market with more and more elaborate functions. From baby-dolls with realistic bodily functions to trucks that talk and move by themselves via sensors, the fact is that modern toys are getting noisier and intricate - more then what our kids need for educational purposes. Where are the simpler wooden toys that were capable of inspiring magic and wonder in the mind of little children?
While modern toys may play a role in a child's education, you can end up spending a lot of money but not receiving a lot of educational value. Children's educational wooden toys, on the other hand, often have a lot more to offer children than trendy hi-tech toys. Here are some of the benefits of children's educational wooden toys.
Educational
Some of the most educational toys are often made of wood. From wooden abacus to counting and building blocks, puzzles, and more, these old classics are perfect toys for your child's development and they fill up the gap between toys and learning tools.
Imagination
Because wooden toys usually don't have the bells and whistles that modern toys come with, they cannot talk, move, or play music like some of their plastic counterparts. In other words, the wooden toy's lack of ability to move without help is what lead children to learn as they have to use their imagination to give life to the toys. You may notice that your child interacts with his/her wooden toys more, which increase and boost creativity, helping your child learn.
Durability
Weight, solid and smooth, there is something about wooden toys that outlast them from many soft and plastic toys. A wooden toy has less chances to crack or break if dropped, and this is something that will surely happen while playing.
Sustainability
Considering the fact that wooden toys are less likely to get broken and have to be replaced, this makes them a more sustainable toy choice. Although wood is harvested from trees, it is a more sustainable and eco-friendly than plastic or other synthetic materials.
So next time you are looking to buy a toy for your child, consider one made of wood. The benefits to their imagination, education and the environment make them the perfect gift.
