Creative games
Children’s toys help children learn about the world, solve problems, and create.
From birth to the age of 3, the baby learns about the world through sensations. Therefore, soft cubes with bright pictures or different textures, colored books with different materials (silk, rubber), or musical toys with light effects will be a good choice.
After 3 years, you can actively master drawing with large chalk or brushes, sculpting from plasticine. A small piano or microphone, or a game that suggests repeating dance moves, would be great choices.
From 4 to 6 years old, a useful gift for the development of a child’s creativity will be graphic sets for drawing and coloring, sets for creativity, and paper for assembling figures (origami). Use musical toys that develop hearing and rhythm. For example, maracas, drums, and keyboard toys. A good idea would be to organize group parties where children learn to perform songs together. This teaches teamwork and shows the value of each child’s contribution to a common cause.
Creative toys for children from 6 to 8 years old are, in particular, magnetic boards for drawing with a Vladi Toys Koto-glider marker in Ukrainian, which includes 9 items. You can use a special marker or even your fingers to create a variety of pictures, then easily remove them and start over. This contributes to the development of the coordination of movements. Another interesting toy is a designer for drawing. With its help, kids will create various combinations using colored details. The set of modeling dough Danko Toys Master Do Dentist will help to form spatial vision, develop your aesthetic taste, and train fine motor skills. It is also worth noting the musical sets with instruments: experiment with sounds and create your own melodies.
Puzzles
Puzzles are an important tool in the development of creative abilities. Toys with large elements that help train fine motor skills will be ideal for the smallest, such as the iBlock Create & Play puzzle for children from 3 years old, which has 30 parts.
Children 4–6 years old are already ready for more complex tasks. 3D constructors and wooden, PuzzleOK, Tangram, Fish, puzzle size 17*14*0.6 cm allow you to create objects by building them from different parts or blocks. They develop spatial imagination and help children learn to perceive and construct objects in three-dimensional space. Magnetic constructors iBlock Create & Play are intended for children from 3 years old, but they are also suitable for children aged 6-8 years because the level of complexity of the constructor varies depending on the number of parts.
Kits for creating moving models (windmills, cars, spaceships, technical devices) are a good choice for learning basic engineering skills and learning the principles of mechanics.
Role games
Role-playing games are important for the development of creative abilities in children. This type of game promotes the development of imagination, social skills, and creative thinking. Arrange theatrical performances – create a fun world of roles and characters. This can be the Vladi Toys Red Riding Hood Magnetic Theater, which has 13 magnets. Children act out their scenarios or simulate real situations.
Between the ages of 3 and 5, simple role-playing games such as “Shop” or “Hospital” are suitable. For older children, more difficult options such as “Detective Agency” or “Scientific Expedition” are recommended.
Tips for parents
- It is very important to notice in time what exactly the child likes. Watch how she reacts to different activities. Creative abilities must be developed to reveal talent and be successful in your favorite business. However, if the child chooses a non-creative profession in the future, creative skills will also come in handy.
- Don’t force it. If the child is too shy to dance or doesn’t feel like creating a picture, let him try something else.
- Whatever activity your toddler chooses, encourage them to continue. Give positive feedback when he does well, and support and motivate him when he fails.
Games open up endless possibilities for discovering creative abilities and developing important skills.
