Educational Toys : A No Brainer
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Shop your source for the best educational toys.
When the goal is to make learning fun, the solution is often found in the right
choice of educational toys, because no one learns like a motivated student.
Educational toys provide the connection between the real world and the
imagination of a child.
Several decades ago, a scientific experiment studied 2 groups of children between 6 and 18 months old, over a term of 20+ years. Both groups were cared for similarly in all respects except that one group was provided an array of simple educational toys and games as part of their play routine. The other group played without this stimulation.
What the scientists observed as the years went by seems obvious now. The group
that received the benefits of educational toys and games had increased their IQ
by between 32 and 58 points. At the time, this was astonishing. Among the
findings was also evidence that the positive influence of educational toys is
long lasting. Two decades later, these measurable improvements continued to be
present, suggesting that the positive effects of educational toys is
permanent.
Now we all know that educational toys by themselves will not make geniuses of our kids. But there is strong evidence to suggest that not only do educational toys contribute to children's intelligence, but they obviously do so while entertaining them, motivating them, and stimulating their imaginations. The fact that educational toys introduce fun into the learning equation is the key to understanding their true value to our children. When learning is fun, it's inevitable.
Here are some thoughts to consider from a parent's point of view, if you're in
the market for educational toys:
-1- How educational do you need your educational toys to be? Are you trying to
teach math, or vocabulary?
-2- They might be educational toys, but an adult has to introduce them. How
easy is this process? Well designed educational toys are intuitive and easy to
teach.
-3- Some educational toys are most productive with supporting materials, and
are part of a larger program. Know what you're getting into.
-4- Are you able to purchase your educational toys from an established vendor
who you know will still be here next year when you have questions concerning
your educational toys purchase.
-5- Is the purchase of your educational toys accompanied by a fair returns
policy? If these educational toys don't capture the imagination of the child,
no education happens. Returning them should be an option.
-6- And related, do your educational toys come with guarantees, or warrantees?
-7- Will these educational toys hold a child's interest with longevity? Most
educational toys are productive only with repeated use.
-8- Are the educational toys in question parent friendly. How easy is it to
give assistance?
-9- Some products promise more than they deliver. Truth in packaging is an
issue, especially for educational toys.
-10- Can a child use these educational toys by themselves? Will they?
-11- Are you able to adjust the skill levels of the educational toys in
question? This can be critical to the success of toys in general, and
educational toys in particular.
-12- Would you recommend these educational toys to others? Word of mouth
recommendations are crucial to the success of many products, and are especially
important for educational toys.
Here are some additional thoughts concerning educational toys from an
educator's point of view:
-13- What is the educational value of these educational toys?
-14- Is the methodology sound. Many products call themselves "educational
toys" but are so only in name. Appropriateness of content is important to
educational toys more so than other toys.
-15- Are these educational toys gender neutral?
-16- Some educational toys require external support and guidance. Are you
ready to climb the necessary learning curve and apply the supporting structure
necessary to properly implement these educational toys?
-17- Are these educational toys fun to use? More learning takes place when fun
motivates the process.
If you happen to be looking for educational toys, you're on the right site. At
The Learning Shop, educational toys are what we know, and educational toys are
what we're known for. We have a huge selection, and we know our educational
toys well enough to help you find the right ones for your family. We want to be
your educational toys source. Welcome to the The Learning Shop - for the
educational toys that teach.
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