JOYMATH Plastic Geoboard Puzzle for Kids, Educational Equipment Develop Problem Solving Ability and Thinking Skills, Size: 16×16×2cm

Children need constant stimulation. Providing stimulating and fun activities provides children with the opportunity to explore their world in a safe environment. Educational toys do not have to be expensive they just have to be well made. Many educational toys can be made at home with ordinary household items. Other educational toys should be brought or provided by a teacher or child day care center.

Infants do more than just sleep and eat. Research studies suggest that the mind of an infant is constantly growing. As the mind expands, infants are observing all that is around them and learning from their environment. During infancy, the most stimulating toys are made out of black and white. Black and white mobiles can be hand made. Simply cut out circles and squares (you can use cardboard or sturdy paper). Use a marker to color simple patterns on the squares. Tie the shapes to the end of a string and then hang them from the ceiling over your infant’s bed. As the infant grows, the feeling of touch will become important. This is also the time that the child will be putting toys into his mouth. At this stage it is important to buy the educational toy from a store. When choosing a toy make sure that the materials are non toxic (meaning that it can not harm the child if accidentally swallowed). Parents should also make sure that there are no small buttons or pieces that the child can swallow and choke on.