Have you ever wondered how kids learn to calculate the time needed to catch a ball or identify colours or learn basic things before learning how to read and write? The answer is playing. That’s right, kids learn a lot while playing. That is why kids must play with toys that are safe for them as well as the environment. As parents, we should encourage our children to play with educational toys that can help them increase their knowledge. But how does playing help in the development?
Playing develops and enhances their motor skills:
Toys that are brightly colored and play sounds, increase the curiosity in a child and help develop its sensory and motor skills. The vibrant colors in toys help in sensory development.
Helps in increasing IQ and problem-solving skills:
Games such as puzzles and blocks help in increasing the IQ level and problem-solving skills in a child. When a child plays with building blocks, he learns how to balance blocks on top of each other, and sees how upon disbalancing, blocks fall. Similarly, when a child plays with puzzles, he learns how different shapes work and also helps with memory retention.