How many times have we wondered which toy is appropriate at any age. Before buying a toy consult this guide, which refers to the games that suit the various stages of development and work effectively for children according to their age.
From 0 until 12 months
For the first three months, το μωρό δεν είναι ικανό να κάνει πολλά πράγματα, παρά να παρατηρεί το περιβάλλον του. Επειδή η όραση είναι ακόμη θολή, βλέπει καλύτερα τα αντικείμενα που είναι φωτεινά και έντονα. Η Nora Newcombe, Ph.D., ψυχολόγος ανάπτυξης στο Temple University, στη Philadelphia, λέει πως τα παιχνίδια δεν χρειάζεται να είναι άσπρα και μαύρα για να κάνουν αντίθεση. Καθώς το μωρό μεγαλώνει, θα χρησιμοποιεί και τις άλλες του αισθήσεις. That is why games are designed to provoke interaction in different ways: They produce a variety of sounds, creasing or cracking, έχουν ανάγλυφη υφή και είναι μαλακά και απαλά.
Κατάλληλα Παιχνίδια για Αυτή την Ηλικία
- hanging toys, με έντονα χρώματα
- rattles
- Άθραυστους Καθρέπτες
- Επιδαπέδια Γυμναστήρια
- Παιχνίδια Δραστηριοτήτων
- gently, χρωματιστά, stuffed animals or dolls with a smiling face, washable
- Soft ones, stuffed, fabric balls
From 1 until 2 Years
Τα παιδιά ενθουσιάζονται με την αιτία και το αποτέλεσμα και απολαμβάνουν τα παιχνίδια που είναι φτιαγμένα για τέτοια δραστηριότητα, προκαλώντας τη χρήση νέων δεξιοτήτων. For example, θα λατρέψει τα παιχνίδια που θα του επιτρέπουν να κτυπάει μια μπάλα με το σφυρί , όπως επίσης και εκείνα που πατώντας ένα πλήκτρο βγάζει μουσική ή πετιέται ένας χαρακτήρας. Άλλα υψηλότερης τεχνολογίας παιχνίδια, ονομάζουν ένα γράμμα, έναν αριθμό ή ένα σχήμα όταν το μωρό πατήσει ένα κουμπί. Στην πραγματικότητα είναι πολύ μικρό για να μάθει τα γράμματα, όπως το βρίσκει πολύ διασκεδαστικό και εκτίθεται στην γλώσσα.
Κατάλληλα Παιχνίδια για Αυτή την Ηλικία
- Κρίκους
- Δοχεία ή κουτάκια εμφώλευσης
- Push and pull toys that make noises or throw figures
- Simple musical instruments like tambourines, drums or maracas
- Matching Games
- Large Vehicles, like a school bus a fire engine, with little plastic people riding them
- jamming
- Hammer impact games
- Puzzles, with few pieces
- Bath Toys
From 2 until 3 Years
At this age children's play is more targeted and they have the motor skills needed to complete a puzzle or build with bricks on their own. They enjoy role playing and imitating and doing actions of people in their environment. They like tech toys that make realistic sounds like the phone ringing, a talking doll. And regardless of the policy you apply, says Dr. Newcombe, your child will play in a stereotypical way, depending on his gender, at least for some time during the day. The boy will use his earthmoving truck, to load sand, while the girl will pretend to feed her doll and put her to sleep. Both the boys, as girls are very active at this age and will continue to play with pull and push toys, but it is period they could have toys that are ridden: Start with those where he will have to use his legs to move and be tricycles.
Κατάλληλα Παιχνίδια για Αυτή την Ηλικία
- Dolls and stuffed animals
- Role playing games like a phone, a tea set, a toy kitchen, or a doll's pram
- Tricycles at least, horse riding games
- Musical instruments
- Transporter games that make sounds
- Puzzles
- Building games with bricks
From 4 until 5 Years
At this age there is a burst of learning ability and it is the right time for educational games that teach math and practice language skills. Such toys are voice cards or mini computers. Children are now in a phase where they pretend to be someone else and imagine the roles of the pilot, the policeman or the teacher.
Κατάλληλα Παιχνίδια για Αυτή την Ηλικία
- Art construction games & Craftsmanship (Arts & Crafts)
- Bricks of different shapes
- Games with voice sounds
- Construction set with large pieces
- More difficult puzzles
- Action figures
- Dolls
- Clothes for dolls
- Board games
- Soccer or basketball balls
- Bicycles with auxiliary wheels.
From 6 until 7 Years
The child now develops his own interests as he learns from the teacher and his classmates. Some children show interest in science experiments (with your help always) and others love making beaded jewelry or playing with dolls. Friends become increasingly, very important and the child starts asking for a certain toy, because everyone has it. It is at this age that children are often born, fans of electronic games, but they also want to play with their friends, in the countryside, card games and board games. Many children love musical toys, but playing a musical instrument may still be difficult for them.
Κατάλληλα Παιχνίδια για Αυτή την Ηλικία
- Remote controlled cars
- Basic science set
- Magnets, magnifying glasses and telescopes
- Craft set
- Dolls
- Electronic games
- Construction set
- Sports Equipment
- Strategy board games, even checkers or chess
From 6 until 7 Years
Children at this age prefer outdoor games, the bikes, scooters and skates. They express their interests, their skills and hobbies, like adults. It is possible that during this period he will develop a passion to become a collector. The girls continue to prefer crafts and writing in their journal, while boys can't resist electronic games. It is the age when whatever children do gives them mastery and competence. Με τα ηλεκτρονικά παιχνίδια τα παιδιά αυτοπροκαλούνται να φτάσουν μεγαλύτερο σκορ από την προηγούμενη φορά και θα ακούτε συχνά την δήλωση “έκανα αυτό το σκορ – εσύ τι έκανες;” They enjoy competing with their friends. The kids are now looking to work in bigger programs, some of which take days to complete.
Κατάλληλα Παιχνίδια για Αυτή την Ηλικία
- Electronic games
- Construction set & handicraft
- Επιστημονικά σετ
- Αθλητικό εξοπλισμό
- Πολύπλοκες κατασκευές
- Board games
- Σετ μοντελισμού
Bibliography:
- Kids Health Organization
