Pedal Pushers Guide to Play

Through everyday play, children develop their understanding about the world they live in. Play is the way children learn and through the use of challenging and stimulating toys that respond to children’s movements, intellectual development is supported. Research has demonstrated that through play children learn how to plan and solve problems. Communication and language skills are encouraged through imaginative and creative play.

Children who actively participate in play will be happier, more adjusted and more co-operative and popular with their peers than those who play less. A wide variety of toys will encourage children to play more.

As children differ greatly in their rate of growth and development it is important that parents ensure that toys keep pace with children's changing needs and ability levels. For example, half the waking hours of a typical 18-month old are devoted to play. Therefore, a variety of toys is essential and they will enjoy toys that move. Active toddlers enjoy physical play, especially toys they can sit on or push and pull. Toys that respond to the child's movements will hold attention, important for reading.

As children gain confidence and social skills they enjoy play with other children. Active play on swings, slides, climbing frames and toy vehicles encourages physical co-ordination and will help them to progress onto tricycles and bicycles.

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