In the difficult times we find ourselves in this year, with little relief on the way, choosing the most economical toys or games for your children is more important than ever. It feels like we can no longer splash our money on single-use toys, or one our children won't get an actual benefit from. Educational toys are slowly becoming the go-to choice in the last few months for a wide range of reasons! If you're looking for the perfect Birthday gift (or Christmas, as it's slowly creeping up on us), look no further!
Educational toys help children at almost any age to develop problem-solving skills, including how cause and effect works. These specialist toys can engage your child's mind and senses in an incredibly fun way, creating new and important neural connections within the brain.
A lot of our educational toys will put support your child through various social situations that involve sharing, leading and patience. Sharing and patience can also develop their emotional intelligence as they respond to these emotions.
By playing with these items, you can help your child to focus on a certain activity for an extended period of time. Early introduction of toys will help your child to improve concentration and creativity - Skills that will help them through every stage of their childhood and later life!
Anyone coming into the shop will often see me trying to up my skill level with a brilliant new game I have in! This includes the fascinating Monster Math Scale or the Times Table Tray. I always research to discover the educational value of items, and whether they can be a fun parent and child activity.
Parents will love playing with their children if they are learning from it, developing new skills and bonding!