Small children often play with a wooden stacking game because it is fun and amusing. Parents also encourage this toy because it improves a child's mental ability in terms of creativity and fine motor skills. Games such as this one are considered to be very important within a child's early years of development. Blocks in particular, are also wonderful as they can be played with on the floor, and spread out in any way that is pleasing to the child.
Blocks, as well as other items that can be efficiently stacked together, are usually intended for children between the ages of two and four, although there is no rule against older children playing with them as well. Young children have a habit of putting all sorts of things into their mouths, and therefore the size of blocks should be chosen carefully. A parent would not want their child to choke. Bigger items are also easier to hold by little hands. Plastic toys are readily available, but wood is a safer material for 'tasting'.
Blocks are relatively safe for children, albeit those chewing possible sharp edges as well as small pieces. Parents need to consider the colors they desire before purchasing a set of toys as oil based paints on blocks could cause potential nasal problems or irritations.
Block toys promote co-ordination between the eye and hands. The baby is directly involved in the processing of visual information and they process the information that guides the hand towards the output. Wooden toys are also attractive to the baby's eyes. The right finishing color on the toy will create excitement and motivate involvement with the end decision being to create a single object with the small pieces.
Colored blocks can also be used to teach the different colors to a baby. They usually have bright, attractive colors which are easy to recognize. You can play color matching games to assist with visual memory and color differentiation.
Going for or choosing sets of toys in five or more different sizes will assist the child in identifying and distinguishing the various dimensions, which is a great and important developmental tool. Children find it easier to sort the blocks into various shapes and colors if there are more sizes to choose from. This will assist the child in his or her developmental growth.
Games that involve the placing of similar objects upon one another are excellent for early development for many reasons. They invoke a sense of creativity, and encourage children to touch and pick things up. Touch is one of the five senses that should be enhanced at the earliest age possible. The game also involves the skill of critical thinking, which is highly beneficial.
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wooden stacking game is a 'must' for every child. They are not usually very expensive, but regardless of their price, will be a valuable investment; a toy that will be played with for years, and that is educational. Baby stores online and offline sell a huge variety of games like these that promote good all-round progress in your child's abilities.
