Find an example of a child's game, book or toy that addresses a particular developmental stage or skill. For example, peek-a-boo teaches object permanence (do not use this example in your own Journal please). Then, complete the following tasks in your journal entry:
Describe the toy, game, book or toy in as much detail as is needed for your instructor to understand what it is like. Feel free to provide links to webpages or videos to support your explanation. Provide a detailed discussion of the developmental stage and skill(s) associated with this toy or item. Make sure that you explain all of your claims.
Toy not only provides fun element to children but it can also be a medium of education for them. Playing with toys increases the cognitive abilities of child. It can be understood through an example. When a toddler sees a toy car then he/she can feel the rejoice of movement.
The movement of car through rolling wheels; stimulates the element of creativity in child. When a car runs then child tries to catch it and it helps in increasing physical activities. It also enhances the mental abilities.
Both physical and mental abilities assist a child in performing different different tasks. Moving toys inspire them to get involved in making more and more movement. It raises their excitement level and they feel a sense of rejoice.
They also try to explore different parts in car and they also try to understand the mechanism through which different parts remains connected and work together. When child crawls or move then it increases their motor skills.
They come to gather more and more spatial information. They learn to coordinate different body parts so that a perfect movement can be ensured. They also learn to balance their body weight in a proper manner so that they can become more and more mobile. All these help in their overall development.
Find an example of a child's game, book or toy that addresses a particular developmental stage...