There is no escaping it. Kids are going to have a large variety
of toys at their disposable while growing up. From crib to teenager many
toys will pass through their hands. If you give some thought to what
kind of toys you give your child you may realize that it costs no more
to give him or her toys that educate rather than toys that just help
them pass time. Some of the best educational toys you can give your
child are language learning toys.
Early educational toys can serve
several purposes. These are designed to develop the toddler's motor
skills as they play with the toy and at the same time expose them to
language basics. A toy such as the "LeapFrog Spin and Sing Alphabet Zoo"
is such a toy which will also introduce the child to the alphabet.
Another learning toy for children from 6 months to 4 years is the
Fisher-Price Laugh & Learn Storybook Rhymes. This imaginative
battery operated toy is storybook based and teaches baby learning
basics. there are lights and buttons to push which activate recordings
and offers exposure to A-B-C's, 1-2-3's, Colors, and First words.
To give an older child 6 years and up an early introduction to learning a second language the "Bratz Adventures in Learning - Bilingual learning tool" is a good choice. Built as a laptop computer with a full-sized keyboard and a backlit LCD screen this exciting language tool will keep the child interested for hours. Imagine the child's pride when he or she is able to speak and understand even a few words of Spanish to other kids at school. This educational tool is available in Spanish, French, German and Dutch.
Another advanced student learning tool in paperback book form is "Second Language Learning Through Cooperative Learning". This is a serious tool that the publishers claim will have students talking a second language very quickly. The book includes sections on: co-op structures, social roles, getting to know you, making words mine, guided grammar experiences, writing skills, and lesson designs.
While this short article covers just a small portion of the language learning tools, toys and pretend learning toys I hope it will give you an incentive to spend at least a portion of your toy budget on learning toys. A healthy child needs playtime to develop properly. Why not take advantage of the learning toys available and get more value for your child and your money.
To give an older child 6 years and up an early introduction to learning a second language the "Bratz Adventures in Learning - Bilingual learning tool" is a good choice. Built as a laptop computer with a full-sized keyboard and a backlit LCD screen this exciting language tool will keep the child interested for hours. Imagine the child's pride when he or she is able to speak and understand even a few words of Spanish to other kids at school. This educational tool is available in Spanish, French, German and Dutch.
Another advanced student learning tool in paperback book form is "Second Language Learning Through Cooperative Learning". This is a serious tool that the publishers claim will have students talking a second language very quickly. The book includes sections on: co-op structures, social roles, getting to know you, making words mine, guided grammar experiences, writing skills, and lesson designs.
While this short article covers just a small portion of the language learning tools, toys and pretend learning toys I hope it will give you an incentive to spend at least a portion of your toy budget on learning toys. A healthy child needs playtime to develop properly. Why not take advantage of the learning toys available and get more value for your child and your money.
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