G.I. Joe, Lego, Transformers, a broomstick for a horse, and a rolled up newspaper for a sword. We also spent a lot more time playing outdoor games, but now when we take a drive down the street we don’t see many kids playing outside. Childhood obesity is on the rise, but have a look at the local parks and you’ll see why. Technology has given us many great tools and devices, but it has also created a lazy society.
Now kids are more electronic based with Ipads, Ipods, ps4, ps3, Wii and Xbox gaming systems. They also have access to the internet where they watch YouTube videos.
In my experience with my sons, I have times where I limit their video game time and tablet time and encourage them to go play with their toys, build something and use their imagination, since the use of imagination inspires creativity.
Toys like Meccano and Lego let children build whatever they can think off we just have to remove the mentality to only build what it says on the box or the books inside. Its a good start so they see how things work when there are mechanical aspects to the toys but then we must help them understand that once they do that they can make anything they want. This is why I also like the science experiment toys it teaches children how things work in the word around them its one thing to read about them in books or watch videos but to learn hands on an invaluable experience.
Here are some links to toys that I recommend for your children
written by : Lou Oliva
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