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By now, you know that your kids learn way more from things happening in and around them than from reading something printed in a book. Concepts like ‘sink or float,’ ‘solid or liquid’, or ‘heavy or light’ can be easily explained with the help of toys. Now, if you are a parent, you know your child is way more entertained by a packaging box or a spoon rather than by expensive toys. So, how do you make sure that the toys they play with aid in their overall development? Here in this article, we have mentioned some toys that help build your child’s motor skills through play. Read on to know them all.
1. Cube Shaped Toys
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You will find that most toddler play sets include cubes and basic shapes. This is because your little one is fascinated by cubes and imagines them as buildings, bridges, and even mountains. They might start by grabbing and throwing them around, but as they grow up, they will begin to stack them one on top of each other and learn many motor skills through these activities.
2. Hammer Toys
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The fine motor abilities of the hands and eyes may be honed with the help of a toy hammering bench. Children as young as 3 might start benefiting from it and developing their cognitive growth. In addition, this toy is excellent for teaching children colors and the fundamentals of social interaction, such as sharing, taking turns, and listening to others.
3. Lock And Key Toys
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The actual mechanism of the lock can be too tough for your toddler to decode, but there are toys with simple locking systems that intrigue kids to find a way to open it. This will help your little one learn how to turn a key, where to put pressure and how much to turn to open it.
4. String Toys
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Your kiddo may hone their walking skills with the help of string toys. Preschoolers may also use it to develop skills, including form shape recognition, color recognition, hand-eye coordination, focus, and problem-solving.
5. Pounding Toys
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This is a traditional wooden mallet-and-bench set. It has a sturdy wooden frame and is constructed with premium materials. Nothing can be disassembled from the solid wood frame, including the built-in studs. This is ideal for toddlers under the age of 4.
6. Musical Toys
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Musical toys can be a source of annoyance for you, but trust us, your children love them. So even if your child bangs against their baby xylophone off note, it is essential for their development.
7. Sensory Playsets
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Different shaped blocks with colorful elastic bands make up a baby’s sensory shape sorter toy. Your kids may develop matching and form identification abilities by pulling toys through one side. Babies between the ages of 6 and 12 months can enjoy this toy.
8. Gear Toys
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Preschoolers and toddlers will love this toy. Your kiddo can “crawl” by the toy or walk as they learn. The slow and controlled speed helps them keep up with their pace.
9. Rainbow Stacker
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Kids love rainbow colors, and most toys are colored that way. You can choose to stack toys and help them learn about the VIBGYOR from an early age without making it dull for them.
10. Sorting Toy
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The wood stacking and sorting toy for infants features colorful pieces in various shapes and 4 column-shaped pairings. It is a great way to train your kid’s eyes and hands, learn new colors, stimulate your mind, and foster creativity.
11. Toy Hammer
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The multipurpose toys have a xylophone, a numerical problem, and a traditional percussion bench. Ten pegs are on the stool, and little hamsters jump up and down when they’re hit. Children’s hand-eye cooperation and tactile development can benefit from striking. Because it comes with two hammers and a mallet, two or more kids may play at once.
Kids will always find weird things to play with, so if you find your phone cover or shoe in their toy box, don’t be surprised. First, you must play with them and help them understand how to play with toys correctly. Even though wooden toys are safe for kids and are not coated with harmful lead paints, they are still heavy and can pose a threat if your child decides to throw them around. Make sure you help your child collect all toys and keep them in a designated area once they are done playing. So, which of these toys is your personal favorite? Let us know in the comments section!
