lundi 17 juin 2013

The Many Advantages Of Traditional Playthings

By Shaz Nawaz


Looking at a toy you once played with or seeing a child play can trigger a feeling of nostalgia; you'll be reminded of the good old days you were a kid. Just like those old days, kids still do play with traditional toys. This is due to the many benefits the playthings have over the modern ones. Here are some of the benefits you should know about:

A toy box that has a mix of playthings is likely to inspire innovation, creativity and development of skills that help the child discover and learn new things. This playtime activity is very fundamental in helping the child build critical thinking and problem solving skills. It also improves their motor (coordination of muscle) skills. This is why you will notice that most kindergartens encourage children to play a lot.

You will notice that most modern playthings are models of cars, planes and a host of other things. Well, this may look cool but that's all. The playthings leave little room for imagination. Other than allowing kids to emulate their favorite cartoon and TV characters, this branded toy memorabilia provides no inspiration to children; the playtime revolves around copying and repetition.

Studies have shown that children appreciate the environment they are in. Rather than using a noise making toy to create the environment of emergency, war or any other play scenario, they would rather create the sound effects in their heads. In other words, a conventional toy would help the child feel relaxed while enjoying their playtime.

Children are fond of putting things into their mouths. This should be a point of concern when you are out buying a toy for them. With conventional playthings like wooden blocks or rag dolls, you can have a peace of mind with regard to health and safety concerns. The play items are made from materials such as wood which is non-toxic compared to metal or plastic. They're safe for your kid; no metallic parts that rust, no electric components that can short-circuit, no battery leakages and neither can they be chewed off nor broken into bits.

Conventional play items are designed with great technique and decorated with non-toxic paint. The material used does not break off or splinter easily; it is tough yet feels smooth.

What is even better is the durability of the playthings. Whereas the modern toy comes and goes with the trends, traditional toys last longer and can be passed down from one generation to the next. This is perhaps its best selling point.




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