Kids love to play, so when buying toys or gifts for children, you need to focus on toys that will build them mentally and physically. This ensures that while they are having fun playing, they are also equipped for the challenges of the future. Here are some great learning toys and gifts for kids, especially as Christmas draws near.
1. Counting Sets
Counting sets helps your kid learn about numbers and helps them develop counting skills. There are hundreds of counting sets to choose from. There are sets for counting animals, shapes, or chips, beads, and other objects.
Some counting sets feature objects in different colors. This can be used for sorting and counting in different colors. Note the recommended age before buying as a gift for your kid. It may also require supervision, especially for sets that come with small parts.
2. Alphabet Sets
While counting sets help your child learn about numbers and how to count, Alphabet sets introduce children to the alphabet. They are built for kids and hence developed to be fun.
Like counting sets, there are hundreds of alphabet sets to choose from. There are sets that come with the Alphabets and there are sets to come with both the alphabets and matching object like A and Apple.
There are also Alphabet sets that come in talking flash cards. Alphabets and numbers are very important skills for kids. So, you should buy toys that enable them to develop counting and alphabet skills this Christmas. Do not forget to check the recommended age.
3. Shapes and Color Sorting Sets
Shapes and Colors Sorting Sets help your children appreciate shapes and colors. With toys like this, kids can sort objects by shape and color.
The toy sets consist of 2-dimensional and/or 3-dimensional shapes of different sizes and colors. These sets come with pieces in various shapes and colors. They are also great for kids, developing their skills in recognizing patterns and solving puzzles.
4. Building Sets
Building sets unlock the creativity in your child. They are building block sets used for constructing objects like houses or bridges. If you are buying for a child under 6 years old, buy construction blocks with large building blocks, as they are easier for them to hold, and they can’t swallow them.
Above 6 years, LEGO-branded building blocks will be great.
5. Kid’s Educational Laptop
Computer skills are essential today and will even be more so in the future. You can start out your kid on a bright future by buying them educational laptops. Educational laptops are great for introducing children to computers, but also come with fun activities and games that will enable your children to learn letters, words, math, logic, and science.
Educational laptops for children may also feature memory challenges and strategy games that will help improve the learning capacity of your child. Educational laptops are available for kids as young as 6 months to up to 8 years and above.
When buying, ensure you buy the one recommended for the age group of your kid.
These and more are learning toys that will set your kid on a solid foundation and equip him/her for the challenges ahead.
However, most of these toys will require parental guidance or the guidance of an older person to assist the child at least initially.
