| Walk into any children's toy store and you are | | | | In order to develop a rounded personality a toddler |
| overwhelmed with hundreds of toys, games and | | | | should be introduced to a variety of activities. Some |
| outdoor equipment. While the vast majority do offer | | | | parents feel they recognise a particular talent at a |
| educational value in that they help develop skills, | | | | very early age and there is nothing wrong in |
| some are more worthwhile than others. | | | | encouraging this, as long as it is not to the exclusion |
| A toddler has many skills to master, motor skills, | | | | of other activities. A full personality will cope better |
| socialising with others, developing basic skills such as | | | | with life. Try to provide a variety of toys to develop |
| number and color recognition, in preparation for | | | | a wide range of skills including improving dexterity, |
| school. Play is the fun way of learning. | | | | social and emotional skills, creative skills. |