Natural Toys for Creative Play
Toys. Kids play with them for hours and
use them to learn more about the world
around. Since they are so much a part of
childhood doesn't it make sense that you
would want your child's toys to be healthy
for them....physically and mentally? Well,
there are many toy options today that are
more natural while still allowing for
stimulation, fun, and creative play. Instead
of toys with lights, sounds, and movement
give your children some basic toys that they
can use to build and create. Legos and
wooden blocks are usually very popular among
kids as they can spend hours creating
virtually anything they can come up with.
Take some pictures of their creations and
help them create a photo journal to record
all of their inventions and accomplishments
as mini architects.
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Think back for a moment to your childhood. What was your
favorite thing to play? What did you pretend for hours on end?
When parents are asked this question, almost without exception
we discover that our favorite play scenarios were those we
created out of our imaginations. We were mommies feeding babies,
superheroes with a towel-turned-cape, explorers of our
backyards. Grandparents often say they played with what little
play materials they had. A simple cloth was a baby blanket, a
parachute flyer, and a costume all in one.
So, again, think about your favorite memories of playing as a
child. Who were you? What did you become? The imagination that
transformed you into someone else or into another place has
proven again to truly be a cornerstone of childhood. It seems
that although we have the technology to create high-tech toys,
it’s the natural play with natural play things that truly
inspires the magic that is childhood. Related Topics: Our Best Natural Toys List! Developing Discipline Without Yelling, Spanking, Nagging, or Time Outs!
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