Blocks And 3d Puzzles

Unit blocks may not be as sophisticated as some toys we find in stores or on TV commercials, but they are ideal for learning because they involve the child as a whole — the way she moves her muscles, the way she discovers how different objects feel in her hands, the way she thinks about spaces and shapes, and the way she develops thoughts and interests of her own.

Unit blocks vary in name and material by manufacturer, but they are all based on the proportions 1:2:4. These blocks must be sturdy and accurately cut so that children of all different ages and levels of learning may use them to create, solve problems, and challenge themselves.

Giant cardboard blocks may be given to children at an early age.  They will begin by moving them around from place to place.   From there they will move to stacking and then building structures.

Building blocks toys are one of the most important educational kids toys you will provide your children and they should have as many as you can comfortably afford and have room for.  Children of all ages will play, create and build together and you will see many of their social developments occur.

Toddlers are a bundle of fun! Boys and girls are full of energy but also need some quiet type wooden kids toys to play with.

Select 3d wooden puzzles make of splinter proof wood and painted with non-toxic paint from reputable toy companies and you will have peace of mind.  One such manufacturer is ImagiPLAY who produces 3d puzzles and other wooden toys such as playsets and eco-friendly board games.

They have a line of natural wood puzzles as well as painted 3d wooden puzzles such as the Moose and Calf show here.  Toddlers love toys that are colorful and have different shapes making wood puzzles a popular toddler toy your children will play with for many years.

Have we begun to expect too much academically from our children too soon?  Children only have up until about second grade to be children where they can play most all of the time.

Children may be expected to know certain things when entering kindergarten but let’s not forget that they can learn through play and not formal-like lessons.  This is why educational childrens toys such as adventure playsets and toy blocks are important to have in your children’s play room both at home and in their preschools.

According to Valerie Strauss in an article in the Washington Post “There is solid research on the benefits of well-designed play that teaches kids to ask questions and find their own answers”.

If you as parents see your kids playing with wooden playsets or toy blocks and think they are wasting their time, you may want to re-evaluate your opinions.  Allowing your children creative playtime and providing them with open-ended toys will automatically open up exciting teaching opportunities you probably could not plan.

Let’s lessen up on pushing so hard teaching younger kids, toddlers, and preschoolers so that we do not kill the joy of learning in our children before second grade.

Intellectually, building blocks toys help children learn across many academic subjects. Young children develop their vocabularies as they learn to describe sizes, shapes, and positions. Preschoolers and kindergarteners develop math skills by grouping, adding, subtracting and eventually multiplying with cardboard building blocks. Older children make early experiments with gravity, balance, and geometry.

Children value their own block structures whether or not they represent specific things. Rather than asking a child, “What did you make?” say, “Tell me about what you made.” This will encourage a dialog and offer the child new opportunities to explore.

When giving a younger child his first set of  building blocks toys he will move them around from place to place and stack the building blocks.  As he gets older and more creative the structures he creates will be all his own and you will soon know that this is the one of the best educational kids toys he will own.

Reading begins with play and Little Reader blocks are cardboard blocks you will find useful and fun.  Teaching kids their first 100 sight words and primary colors is easy with these toy blocks from Smart Monkey Toys.

Kids love playing with educational childrens toys and will play with them longer than other toys.  They love to stack their toy blocks, count them and move them around from place to place in their wagons and trucks. As they do so you as parents and educators will have perfect teaching opportunities to help your children learn sight words in a fun, stress-free atmosphere.

 Two game suggestions to use with these cardboard toy blocks is to roll them like dice and have the child name the word or color.  Or, you could pull out of the stack two or three blocks that you know make a short sentence and have the child arrange the blocks into that sentence.  Examples:  “this is a red fish” or “he laughed”.

 Little Reader Blocks are available online and ready to ship for Christmas gift giving.

Hand crafted, all natural wood 3d puzzles are great kids learning toys as well as a decoration for your Christmas fireplace or table.  Splinter-proof 3d wood puzzles by ImagiPLAY are also a unique gift to give a teacher, Sunday school teacher or your best friend.

Wooden puzzles have the look and feel of quality built toys we remember having as children.  Once you are exposed to wood puzzles and toys you want to own more.  This Christmas tree is the perfect addition to any puzzle collection.  There are many small pieces and you will want to closely monitor children under 3 if they get hold of the puzzle.

ImagiPLAY’s natural wood puzzles are 1/12” thick and stand up all by themselves.  They are geared for kids seven and up and may be painted with water colors.

When shopping for Christmas remember to include one of the best educational kids toys on the market – kids building blocks.  Cardboard building blocks toys should be given to children at an early age to help them develop their creativity.

Toy blocks offer children the chance to make their own designs, and the satisfaction of creating structures that did not exist before. Beginning at the age of two, children may use a variety of blocks for pretend-play. Children may become life-sized actors in large block structures, or use figures to create dramas in miniature landscapes.

Selecting ImagiBRICKS will provide your children years of safe play with these drool-proof coated blocks.  These kids building blocks are easy to wipe down and keep sanitary to prevent the spread of germs.

Natural wood puzzles make great gifts any time of the year and especially at Christmas. When you want unique educational children’s toys consider natural 3d wood puzzles.  These puzzles double as a craft because when your child is old enough he can paint his puzzle with water colors.

If your child likes puppy dogs he will love all eleven puppies that help make up this 3d wood puzzle.  He will have a great time stacking the puppies on top of one another while he learns to count.  The puzzle stands up by itself and makes a pretty display on a table or bookshelf.

 Keeping your child’s wood puzzles, especially the one with many small pieces such as this toy, on a shelf will help keep all the pieces in one safe place.

Before you finish your Christmas shopping you may want to take a look at this game.  If you love the look and feel of wooden kids toys this is just what you will want for one of your new family games.

Manufactured by ImagiPLAY, this is a new global game to help inspire global awareness through play.  Going green can be all fun and games.  “Tumblin’ Tree” is a unique game/wooden puzzle-like kid’s toy the whole family will get in to.

The trunk can be adjusted to increase the difficulty level when you want more of a challenge. Available online this wooden kids toy is geared for ages 6 up.

Creating fun family nights is a good way to get to better know your children.  Playing Bible board games is one of the best ideas I know of to accomplish this.

When selecting a new game, educational children’s toys and a variety of wooden board games keep in mind not only your child’s interest but the age groups for which you are purchasing.

The “old standard” games are a good place to start your game shopping but for those of you who would like to find something a little out of the ordinary your online shopping will reveal many unique board games you have not seen in stores.

Consider “Eco Ranch”.  Manufactured by ImagiPLAY, this is a new board game for a greener future.  Made in the USA this strategy game if a family-friendly educational game which encourages players to create a more sustainable environment and to protect and nurture our planet.

This wooden board game is geared for ages 12 and up and is available online.