| Children have always learnt through play, it is a great | | | | your child play with a toy - if its not the right way let |
| way to help them to develop and grow in an | | | | them know its ok- don't get cross and keep showing |
| environment that is structured but informal. As it is a | | | | them the right way- show them a couple of times |
| fun way to learn they tend not to become | | | | and then let them work it out for themselveso Go |
| frustrated as they can learn in their own way and at | | | | slowly- don't get frustrated if they don't pick up |
| their own pace. | | | | something straightway- like all new skills, they need |
| Educational toys are a great way to help your child | | | | to practice and learn at their own paceo Don't over |
| learn through play and they come in a variety of | | | | stimulate- although it is fun playing and teaching your |
| different, colours, shapes, textures etc. Toys that | | | | child- try not to do too many things at once as they |
| help your child learn not only aids brain development | | | | get confused and won't be able to concentrate, also |
| but also assists in hand eye coordination, improving | | | | they need to rest too!o Repeat tasks and games- |
| gross motor skills, communication skills, confidence | | | | the more children practices, the more the learning |
| building and problem solving. | | | | continues. |
| They help children to explore and discover things | | | | Learning through play is not only educational and |
| about the world around=d them and also discover | | | | helps to aid your child's development, don't forget its |
| things about themselves. Children are able to absorb | | | | fun for both of you too!! |
| a great deal of information every day and the more | | | | Here at Ballyhoo toys we understand the importance |
| new opportunities they come across the more they | | | | of educational toys and have many different varieties |
| will learn. | | | | that will help your child, How about the ABC bus? |
| It is important that as adults we let our children | | | | This bus helps children to learn all the alphabet, names |
| come up with their own ideas and not to take over. | | | | of animals, different colours, counting and identifying |
| For example with building blocks- show them that the | | | | shapes. Or for the younger child what about busy |
| blocks can stack on top of each other to make | | | | bug? - This colourful bug crinkles, squeaks, rattles and |
| things- but let them discover what they can then | | | | even has a hidden ball for your child to discover! |
| build with them. | | | | These are just two of the many toys we stock |
| Some more tips for helping your child play with | | | | here at Ballyhoo toys to aid your child's development. |
| educational toys are:o Follow your child's lead- watch | | | | |