Play is the best way for children to learn and understand the world.
Wen|Yun Wen
The most complete toy guide:
From birth to 3 years old, how to scientifically choose the right toys and games
Harvard University has a well-known Harvard Preschool Project that aims to figure out "what kind of early education experience will enable children to succeed in future school learning."
For forty years, the project team has carefully investigated their early experiences by finding particularly intelligent, adaptable, and capable students, and found out what they have in common, and ultimately: learning through appropriate play that is good for development. Learning is the key to achieving the best educational outcomes.
Sure enough, I will learn to play.
Play is the best way for children to learn and understand the world. Play makes the child retain the most original curiosity and imagination.
Just two days ago, I shared with you the reading notes from birth to 3 years old (see "Birth to 3 years old, baby ability development and early education should do this"), after the background, someone asked if you can write a toy. Recommended stickers. So, today, let's share with you how to choose toys or games for different ages of babies. (Note: The age of the age reference refers to the method in the book "From birth to 3 years old")
Born - 3 and a half months
The little milk baby who just came to the human planet, the most thing to do is to eat! eat! sleep! sleep! At this stage, the baby develops the ability to control his body. For example, the head can be rotated 180 degrees, the head can be angled at 90 degrees, the fingers can be loosened or even straightened, and the soles of the feet have a certain strength. Babies are usually interested in smiling faces, like sucking fingers, like to bite things with their mouths, like to explore objects with their hands, like to watch slow moving objects, have a certain grip, and have a sound around them. Sensitive and interested.
Suitable toy or game
Rattle
It can provide rattles of various materials such as plastic, wood, flannel, etc., so that the small baby can practice gripping. The sound of the bell inside makes the baby more interested.
Fitness rack
The exercise rack is a kind of toy that exercises the baby's hand-eye coordination ability. A variety of branded fitness racks are available for purchase. For the accessories hanging above, you don't have to be discreet. You can use felt cloth to sew dolls of different shapes, or you can tie some ribbons and scarves of different materials. You can hang any safe item, and different materials can help stimulate the sensory development of your baby.
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mirror
The mirror is the first aid for the baby to know himself and the world. Although this month-old baby doesn't realize himself in the mirror, but loves to follow the moving object, he will curiously raise his arm or turn his head against the small mirror. Given his interest in the face, parents can accompany They look in the mirror together and make different expressions such as happiness, sadness, and anger, attracting the attention of the baby.
You can hang a small mirror on the exercise rack, or place a small mirror that will not break 15-20 cm in front of the TA when the baby is lying on his back.
Face card
There are some English picture books, which are made with photos of real faces. It is very suitable for the small baby at this stage to practice pursuing and distinguishing expressions.
Mom and dad
Yes, you are not mistaken! Mom and Dad are the best toys for small baby. For the little moon-age baby, hugs, gentle carols, touches, etc. are the best games for the baby. These games give your baby a sense of love and security and build a close relationship with their parents. Also, don't yell at your language, often talk to your baby with simple sentences, whether it's changing diapers, taking a shower or feeding. You can also prepare a set of colorful little puppet toys and tell the story while the baby is performing.
3 and a half months - 8 months
At this stage, the baby has been awake for a long time. She learned to stand up, sit up, practice standing, crawling, start to see things, throw them away, hit them; like to use fingers, mouth, eyes together. Exploring objects, turning the body to a sound source, generating a strong interest in small items; reacting to simple words; and generating interest in causal relationships.
Suitable toy or game
Big sports
1 bouncing chair
Many toy brands produce bouncing chairs. For about five months, the baby becomes more powerful. Bouncing chairs will help them further exercise their leg muscles. Parents can give the baby some rhythmical songs, and the baby will jump more vigorously with the music . (Small warm note: The bouncing chair is the recommended toy in the book, but it also has a lot of controversy, and the use should be cautious.)
2 stairs
This stage of the baby loves to climb the stairs. If there is no condition at home, you can use some hard things to set up obstacles and let your baby crawl and explore.
3 carpet or game blanket
It can be a plastic floor mat that is safe in composition or a soft cloth game mat. Help your baby practice turning over and crawling, letting the baby roll safely and freely.
Hand-eye coordination class
Provide items for your baby to catch, bite, turn, and hit. Recommend a few classic or DIY toys.
1 Agency exploration class
These more classic toys, such as Little Tektronix's paradise park, Fisher's hexahedron, VTech's Zhicuo, melissa&daug's unlocking panel, playskool's bounced small animals, etc., are all comprehensive toys.
Usually with a variety of organs for the baby to explore, you need the baby's hand-eye coordination to shoot, knock, press, dial, screw, etc., while enhancing the baby's understanding of causality. This type of toy can accompany your baby to one and a half years old.
2 handkerchief stitched with trademark
This month-old baby has a deep fascination with the trademark on the clothes. You can use a piece of cloth or a handkerchief to sew a variety of trademarks in four times so that your baby can pull it at will.
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3 pots and pans ensemble
This month-old baby is very fond of exploring objects by hitting. You can put different kitchen materials in your home on the bed and let your baby pat.
Soft ball
The baby will be happy to throw the ball away and throw it. This is the way they explore the movement of the object. The moment the hand is released, the baby is fascinated.
8 months - 14 months
At this stage, the baby can understand some simple instructions, become more obsessed with small things, start a simple causal relationship exploration, like to open and close, place, and start walking.
Suitable toy or game
Big sports
1 safe exploration space
Standing and walking is the first step in your baby's freedom and independence. The intense curiosity about the world allowed ta to keep exploring. So do a good job of home security measures, collect dangerous items, and provide a space for your baby to explore at home.
2 walking aids
Many toy brands such as VTech have produced such toys. It allows the baby to maintain the center of gravity while practicing walking, and to make himself more stable and safe. In fact, a chair of the same weight and height can achieve the same effect. The baby doesn't care what is pushed in the hand, as long as it can always push! Push! Push! Ta will be satisfied . (Small warm note: I attached a photo of the time when I used the trolley and chair, she loved it.)
Hand fine action class
1 cardboard book
Whether it is a door or a book, the baby likes to keep on opening and closing. This action is good for exercising small muscles and fine hand movements. A rounded cardboard book is safer. Don't care too much about the contents of the picture book. The baby enjoys the process of turning the book.
2 sets of rings
Cups and collars of different colors and sizes are very classic toys, which can increase the baby's perception of color and size and enhance the understanding of causality.
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3 screw cap
Prepare a variety of containers with lids, such as twisted, buckled, pressed, etc., so that the baby keeps trying. It is very beneficial for exercising hand-eye coordination.
4 pull game
In fact, compared with the beautiful and beautiful toys, this stage of the baby's interest in daily necessities is more intense. Give ta a tissue box full of paper towels or a cotton swab box filled with cotton swabs, then hand it over to ta. You can still give you a quiet half an hour!
5 hungry caterpillar
Cut a few holes in the used box, use the colored paper to make the caterpillars attached to the carton, and let the baby pick out the small hair balls of the same color as the caterpillars.
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Life simulation class
The baby who learns to walk is more and more interested in the daily imitation of adults. Give them a mini broom, mop, vacuum cleaner, mobile phone, etc., while keeping them safe, and they will continue to imitate the way adults use their items. This is also a good way for them to learn basic life skills.
Sensory toy
1 bath toy
At this stage, the baby starts to like to play with water, and it may take a long time in the basin when taking a bath. Give them some bath toys that can be sprayed with water, or just a small cup, a small spoon, a small otter, and the baby can play for a long time with interest.
2 plastic bag paint
For nearly 14 months, the baby began to be interested in painting. However, on the one hand, the period of desire is not over, on the other hand, considering the difficulty of packing, the baby can be provided with plastic bag paint to play. Squeeze the pigment on a piece of cardboard and place it in a plastic bag. Just throw it at your baby and let him pat and smudge it. Your baby's first impressionist masterpiece will be born!
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3 listening sounds
Put empty rice, beans, sand, glass beads and other materials into the empty plastic bottles, let the baby shake the bottle and distinguish the different sounds emitted by different objects. You can also buy a set of small, commercially available instruments for your baby to play.
4 sensory board
At this stage, the baby is still exploring the world with his senses. DIY is a sensory board that fixes metal, soft cloth, cotton, plastic, sandpaper and other materials on scrap wood or cardboard. The baby can lie on the sensory board and feel free to touch it with your fingers. And the fixed materials also avoid the troubles caused by the libido period.
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Command game
This month-old baby can understand some simple instructions, you can train them to perform the instructions of standing up, sitting down, clapping, stomping, etc. by playing the "listen to order" game.
Jigsaw (hand grabbing board and two pieces)
Many jigsaw puzzle brands have designed a one-piece hand grip board for the baby. From basic shape to irregular shape, each piece has a nail-like small gripper, which is very convenient for small baby to grab. Nearly 14 months, a two-piece puzzle can be provided. Cut pictures from the pictorial and magazines that may be of interest to your baby, stick them on cardboard, cut them out, and make the simplest two-piece puzzle DIY!
14 months - 24 months
At this stage, the baby is sensitive and persistent to all kinds of small things. It is common to find tiny objects that are difficult to find on the ground. They have a strong interest in language (human language, language spoken by various machines), like a The magnetic field absorbs the external language in the same way, prepares itself for speaking; can begin to use thinking ability to solve problems; like outdoor exploration.
Suitable toy or game
Big sports
1 four-wheeled baby toy car
The babies who learn to walk will become more active. They hope to constantly walk, climb, or even run, jump to practice the new learning skills, and feel the speed of the increasingly developed muscles. Give them a toy car that can ride across, such as Fisher's Pippi Dog, Twisted Car, Small Scooter with Mount, etc. Maybe they don't play cards according to common sense, just like pushing or pulling If they go around, that's fine.
2 safe outdoor
Parks, stadiums, lawns, plazas, and all safe outdoor environments are the best "toys" for babies at this stage. Play with water, play with balls, swing, and slide... The baby will not only gain the freedom to explore the world, but also the ability to observe, curiosity, cognition and even social skills.
Hand fine action class
There are many commercially available products, such as beaded nails, nails, and the like. Here are two small toys that can be DIY at home.
1 basket of trees
Prepare a container with holes, such as a small round hole drain basket, chopsticks cage, etc., to prepare some straws or pasta. Have your baby put a straw or noodle into the hole.
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2 bean excavator
A spoon, a container, some beans, let the baby use a spoon or hand to hold the beans into the container. This is a game that will make your baby very interested. In addition to casual drumming, you can add a little fun or difficulty. For example, the container uses an ice box or a bottle cap, and the beans are placed in different types, or the caps containing the beans are used to form various patterns.
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3 I am a repairman
Prepare some corks and cardboard with holes of the appropriate size, as well as a plastic toy hammer. Have your baby knock the cork into the hole. It is also possible to replace the cork with a golf ball and replace the cardboard with a soft pine board. (You need to play with an adult, pay attention to safety) You can also prepare some rubber bands and connect them into various patterns on the nails you have ordered. In the process of playing, the baby practiced fine actions such as tapping and pressing.
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Sensory class
1 Guess who I am
Prepare an opaque bag with various materials (note the difference in touch, thickness, hardness, etc.), let the baby reach out and guess what the item is.
2 Raiders of the Lost Ark
Use ice cubes and put some small items: beans, rice, buttons, petals, etc. into the bottom of each grid, and add water to freeze. After it is iced, it is placed on the table. Let the baby touch the texture of the ice and wait for the ice to melt to get the treasure hidden in the ice.
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3 color battle
When taking a bath, let the baby smudge it in the tiles and bathtub of the bathroom with paint, brush and hand.
Picture book
Select some short picture books with simple storylines to tell the baby that the picture book close to the baby's daily life is more acceptable. It is not necessary to read aloud according to the textbook, but it can be explained by words that are easy for children to understand. Reading picture books is a very effective way for your baby to accumulate words and exercise language skills.
Role-playing toys
The baby at this stage is passionate about "fantasy" and "role play." Imagination is a golden key to knowing and integrating into the world. Give your baby some role-playing toys, such as simulated kitchenettes, engineering vehicles, toy cars, and various household items in the home (guaranteed safety). This month-old baby is more likely to play with mom and dad than to play alone. Therefore, parents often accompany their children to play the role-playing game. In the play, remember to use the language that meets or slightly exceeds the baby's ability to understand, and enrich the baby's perception of life in fantasy.
Jigsaw (3-5 pieces)
In addition to commercially available puzzles such as kumon, you can also make your own puzzles with popsicle sticks, LEGO or cardboard. In addition, you can let your baby play the puzzle. This stage of the baby likes to have some autonomy, such as what to wear and what to eat. Dressing puzzles can satisfy your baby's wishes.
Building Blocks
The baby at this stage prefers the base height or the vertical arrangement. Parents can use the blocks to create a variety of scenes and play role-playing games with the baby.
24 months - 36 months
Congratulations! All the way to upgrade the monster, the baby has gradually grown from a little cute animal to a more independent person. Whether it is athletic ability, intellectual level, language ability, or hand-eye coordination, thinking ability and social ability, the 2-3 year old baby has a rapid improvement. The toys that this stage can play are very rich and can be played alone for a while.
Suitable toy or game
Big sports
The outdoor activities that were loved by the baby in the last month of the age are still good for the baby at this stage. In addition, there are some new skills to become their new love.
1 trampoline
Children at this stage have just learned or are learning how to jump. A small trampoline will ignite the high point of the baby. However, it should be noted that the balance ability of children in this month's age needs to be improved, so it is necessary to pay attention to safety when playing trampoline. It is best to have handrails that can be grasped or play with the help of parents.
2 tricycle, scooter or balance car
This type of riding toy can exercise your baby's leg muscles and balance.
Fine action class
1 scissors
The use of scissors is very beneficial for the child's hand-eye coordination, hand muscle exercise, and concentration. Commercially available scissors for children are generally not very sharp and can only be used to cut paper. However, adult supervision is still required when the child is using it.
You can give your child some straws, cut them into small pieces with scissors, and string them together with a rope.
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2 puncher
The puncher can also exercise the child's hand-eye coordination and hand muscles. The most common thing I play with my children is the "Hungry Caterpillar" game.
Cut some fruits with colored paper or collect some leaves, let the children pretend to be caterpillars, and use a punch to simulate caterpillar biting food. Play while recreating the plot in the picture book "Hungry Caterpillar".
Sensory class
1 Treasure Expedition
Prepare some small toys, take them one by one and print them on a piece of paper as a treasure list. Embed these small toys in the sand, rice, and beans, and let the baby look for the treasure list, using a toy excavator, shovel or small brush.
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2 paint finger painting
Hands and pigments will create a strange world for your baby.
Construction class
At this stage of the children, playing with building blocks, LEGO and other spell-inserted toys is more like a decent appearance. A building, an excavator, a fire station, and a puppies, the babies combined their previous cognition, information, and abstraction into their own little works. After that, I will put my own work into the "role-playing" game.
Picture book
I can understand the story with a slightly more complicated plot and can repeat the story. When reading a picture book, parents should let the children participate more. In addition, 2-3 year olds can quickly discover the unusual aspects of things, and can consciously exercise their child's ability to observe while reading.
Role playing class
2-3 year olds promote this type of game to "top 1 of favorite games" and can work independently and even with others. In addition to providing analog toys similar to the previous stage, such as mini kitchens, dolls, tool sets, hospital toys, supermarket toys, etc., but also pay attention to the conscious guidance in the pretend game, help the baby develop the following skills:
1 Leadership
Let the children lead the game and give them the opportunity to practice leadership. Encourage them to organize other children and materials together and work together.
2 Organization and implementation capabilities
Guide them to plan, organize, and implement pretend games with plot coherence, such as supermarket shopping, outings, and more.
3 learning expression
In the role play, let the children learn to express their love or dissatisfaction to others.
4 empathy
By caring for dolls, the ability to guide children from the perspective of others.
painting
Children 2-3 years old begin to give more symbolic meaning to points, lines and circles. Give them some colored pencils and a few sheets of paper, let them paint freely and freely. Don't forget to listen to them telling stories about these lines after painting!
Puzzle
According to the child's ability, the appropriate number of puzzles are provided, usually about 6-30 pieces.
board game
This month-old child has begun to have the interest and willingness to compete. After two and a half years, you can start to introduce very simple board games, mostly paired, haba, orchard and other brands have great products. In the process of playing, let the children initially establish rules and order awareness, and cultivate their attitude towards the outcome of winning and losing.
Musical instrument
The music enlightenment at this stage still depends on listening. But you can provide some musical toys such as cat piano, hound dog guitar, symphony orchestra for your baby to cultivate their sense of temperament.
It should be noted that in the above guide, each stage can repeat the toy of a stage according to the baby's interest. In addition, it is not necessarily the pursuit of a certain brand of "same toy", similar toys in the big category are suitable for play.
I wish the baby a good time and have fun!
reference:
1. "From birth to three years old: An authoritative guide to infant development and early education" [United States] Burton L. White
2. Age-by-Age Guide to Toys! www. http://
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