Small Scale Realistic Toys
Children come across all sorts of vehicles in their
daily lives, so is good to incorporate these into their small world, too.
Imaginative play allows children to exercise their creativity and helps them
make sense of the world around. It also improve Speech and Language while
playing (learning the different vehicle names, parts, functions,...) and
Concept learning.
Wheeled toys are great for encouraging movement, as children
pushes the toys around the room. This is great for babies who are on the way to
crawling, as it will give them a fun reason to become more active. It helps to
develop co-ordination, balance and gross motor skills.
Toy vehicles can be played with independently, but kids also
love to race each other! This encourages them to share and negotiate, and lets
them learn about friendly competition.
Construction trucks are perfect to encourage the outdoor
play, by using sand, grass, stones, little pieces of wood... feeling different
textures while enjoying the natural world around.