Think about your child's interest and abilities. These toys might work for multiple ages and stages. In one stage of sensory toys for example there could be measuring cups and rice. In another you're adding magnets, in another you're adding people and making it a whole imaginary play scene. Think outside the box and how toys work together to support developmental areas. The toys don't do the teaching, what children create with the toys does the teaching!
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What toys/activities do I have that would support these developmental areas?
What developmental areas does my child need particular attention?
Three Rules of Thumb:
1. Toys that use more senses, will generally support more development....
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