Construction Toys for Toddlers

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Construction Toys for Toddlers
What is a construction toy? In my opinion any
material that can be used to create another
object whether it is imagined or is a replica is
a construction toy. This may be as simple as
using a cardboard box to make a rocket ship or it
can be as grand as a gigantic remote controlled
robotic gargoyle. Construction toys for toddlers
would meet this definition and would also be age
appropriate to the developmental skills of
toddlers.
An ideal construction toys for 3 year olds is
interlocking plastic bricks such as Duplo. These
are the perfect size for little hands to grasp
and manipulate. The bright colors encourage color
recognition. They snap together with ease thus
ensuring success and toddlers will persevere in
their building. Toddlers can use these bricks to
build their own creation or follow
instructions/pictures to make a model. Both ways
provide many learning opportunities.
Another fun nuts and bolts construction toys is
bristle blocks. These types of blocks have soft
bristles which interlock. They come in different
shapes and some sets include wheels. Because the
bristles grab so easily there is little
frustration for the toddlers. Toddlers also enjoy
toy train sets with wooden tracks. Toddlers use
their imagination to piece together the wooden
tracks to make their own path. They quickly learn
which pattern leads to a dead end and how to make
the track go in a circle. Toddlers have fun while
learning early engineering skills. Another best
interactive toys for toddlers is playdough,
although youngsters need to be supervised so they
are not tempted to taste the salty dough. Whether
the playdough is store bought or homemadethe
chance for imaginative play is endless. An
advantage of homemade playdough is the science of
cooking and creating the
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dough with your toddler. What a great learning
experience! Playdough is malleable for little
fingers and is so tactile. It can be stretched
and rolled, poked and flattened. It can be used
in solo play or cooperative play, each with its
advantages for learning. Adding various toys or
items such as cooking utensils or counting beads
and cups, encourages creative open ended
play. The Skoolzy.com Pipe and Joint Construction
Building and Stacking Interlocking Set is an
ideal best toys for 1 year old. The jumbo sized
pieces are easily grasped and put together. The
set has 4 types of interlocking colorful tubes
and also has wheels. They are great for
encouraging creativity and imagination and are
ideal for developing spatial and basic
engineering skills. The curves and tubes give an
added dimension to creating. As you can see,
construction sets for toddlers do not need to be
expensive or complex. They do need to be safe,
durable and washable (or in the case of playdough
cheaply replaceable). They should be age
appropriate so toddlers can experience success,
yet challenging enough so they will persevere.
Who knew that playing with construction toys
alphabet toys for 3 year olds could be so
beneficial?
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