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Discover the importance of educational toys that provide tactile, visual, auditory, and interactive learning experiences for children. Learn about suitable toys like play mats, sensory cubes, and interactive play carpets made of natural fabrics. Dive into the world of traditional components like straps and pockets, and modern enhancements including LED lights and interactive screens.
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EXAM REVSION 2013 World wide transport Educational Toys
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What makes an educational toy It must educate the child either; • Through touch (it might have different tactile qualities) • Imagery(colourful recognisable images) • Sound( create recognisable sounds to the images) • Movement( the child has to move and touch with the toy) • Shapes ( create shapes that the child has to engage with almost like a jigsaw)
What toys are suitable? • Play mats- • Sensory cubes • Skittles and ball • Wall hanging • connecting games • Interactive Toys
Play carpets- • Soft toy books • Soft toy ball
What fabrics would be suitable Only natural fabrics, as there are no chemicals or synthetic properties to the fabrics. • Felt – Bonded fabric (using moisture and heat) • Fleece – Bonded fabric • (using moisture and heat) • Wool – knitted fabric • Cotton – woven fabric • Possibly Polyester made from PET (recycled plastic bottle tops)
Components and modern components? Components: • Straps • Velcro • Pockets Modern components: • LED Lights • Conductive threads • Sound devices • Interactive screens