How to Choose a Toy According to the Age of the Child

Properly selected toys are crucial at each stage of a child’s development. They contribute not only to fun, but also to the development of cognitive, emotional and social skills.

0-12 months:

🔹 Soft toys – help the child develop their sense of touch;

🔹 Musical toys – help improve auditory perception;

🔹 Mirrors and toys with contrasting colors – help develop vision;

1-3 years:
🔸 Building blocks – develop motor skills and logical thinking;
🔸 Simple puzzles – promote concentration;
🔸 Toys of various shapes – help develop spatial perception;

3-6 years:
🔹 Plasticine and modeling materials – encourage creativity;
🔹 Role-playing toys (e.g., kitchen sets) – develop social skills;
🔹 Figures and small construction sets – improve problem-solving skills;

6+ years:
🔸 Complex constructors and science sets – to develop engineering thinking;
🔸 Board games – to improve strategic and critical thinking;