...Toys...

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...Toys...

• SELECTION SAFETY OF TOYS

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TOYS

• The word Toy comes from an old English term
  that means TOOL
• Toys are TOOLS for a child.
• With these tools, children are allowed to use
  their senses, fine and gross motor skills, and
  their imaginations.
• Cognitive and social skills are also increased as
  a child plays with toys.
• Toys are valuable TEACHING tools.

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SELECTION of TOYS

• Make sure the toy is DAP
• Toys for age-appropriate development of the child
• Soft Cuddling Toys
• Dolls, stuffed animals, etc.
• Manipulation/Small Motor Skill Toys
• Blocks, puzzles, snap, gears, games, etc.
• Large Motor Skill Toys
• Tricycles/bikes, balls, jump ropes, scooters,
  etc.
• Dramatic Play
• Dress-up clothes, furniture and accessories, etc.

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SAFETY ISSUES

• SIZE of toy and pieces- 1 ¼ inch diameter, 2 ¼
  inches long
• Larger than the childs two fists
• Ask 1. Can this toy be swallowed
• 2. Are there small parts that can be placed in
  ears, nose, or mouth?
• No SHARP edges or points
• Broken toys should be fixed or thrown away
• NON-TOXIC materials
• Avoid all painted toys for babies toddlers
• DURABLE, WASHABLE and CLEAN
• Toys that wont break easily
• Toys that can be cleaned easily

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CHILD PROTECTION SAFETY ACT

• Passage of this act was influenced by complaints
  regarding the safety of many toys.
• The CHILD PROTECTION and TOY SAFETY ACT was
  passed in 1969.
• Gave Food and Drug Administration the authority
  to remove and keep off the market toys and other
  products that are dangerous to children.

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Toys should be

• AGE- APPROPRIATE (DAP)
• Check the suggested age on the packaging
• SAFE
• This applies to new and used toys
• TEACH a Skill or Concept
• Aide in one of the 5 areas of Child Development
• FUN - FUN - FUN!!!

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Evaluating Outdoor Equipment

• Is the construction durable?
• Is it an appropriate height?
• Does it complement existing equipment in
  function?
• Are the exercise rings less than 5 inches or no
  more than 10 inches in diameter?
• Is it free of open S rings?
• Are the seats on swings made of plastic or
  canvas?
• Is it free of exposed nuts and bolts?
• Is it free of sharp edges?
• Can the equipment be properly anchored?
• Is the equipment easy to maintain?

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Writing

• Why is it important to choose toys that are
  appropriate for a childs developmental age?
• Explain the difference between physical and
  mental age?