It is widely known that toy centered learning can build imagination, promotes social skills, advances physical development and help child to work through emotions. Now mostly we are doing pretend play and the usual one will be doctor and patient. She will always wants to be a doctor and myself a patient. There will be rounds of checking, injections and feed medicine. Yes this Dr. is so cool that will ensure you eat your medicine before leaving the room..
Besides role play using toys to explain to her and this is another way that she can be kept engaged for at least 20 minutes.
There are few basic principles of child development and role plays. First it is important that toys are safe and suits their age. Toys also must suit children's interest to support the learning session.
Few photos and ideas from our session of toys centered learning:
Identifying fruits - match with flash cards
she added tomato here.. had to explained that it is vegetable and she didn't bother. We have to work on categories soon...;-)
Identifying Sea Animals - match with flash cards
- She can now identify most of the animals and remembers it when ever i ask. It is surely an efficient and fun way to learn.
Toy centered reading activities
While reading the book we will usually play with the toys and explore while making sounds. Yes finally mommy will be exhausted with all the jumping and actions while telling stories but it worthwhile.
I sourced this books from BookXcess in Amcorp Mall, Petaling Jaya. They do have huge collections of books and role play sets that are reasonably priced. They also have online shopping and you can browse for more at http://www.bookxcess.com/.
Hope that you get an idea on toys centered learning and please share if you have one. Would like to do it for Reya.
Thank you for reading and dropping by.
