« Make Room for a Table and Chairs | Main | Selecting a Child’s Chair »

The Best Educational Toys for Ages 2 - 8

Each age group has their own type of educational toys. These toys are very important to help them grow and learn properly. Children need a learning environment that will help them to reach their full potential. At the ages of two to eight years old, it is imperative that these educational toys not only are for learning, but they must also be appropriate for the age of the child. It will not be helpful if the child does not understand the educational toys they are presented. Here is a list of some educational toys that are listed for each age from two to eight years old.

Toys By Age

It is best to start each child out with age appropriate educational toys and work them into each new age level when they are ready. You do not want to move them too fast or too slow as this may throw the child off and bore them. Introduce each new educational toy separately and then see how it goes. If the child likes their educational toys, then you can build from there. This is especially important for the younger children. We have compiled a list to use as a guide. This list will give you some idea of exactly what educational toys your child might be interested in playing with.

  1. Birth To 18 Months – During this time, baby will need toys that are appropriate for chewing as well as hand eye coordination. Soft blocks are great for this age. They are colorful and can be stacked and restacked for hours. Walking toys are so fun for your baby now that pulling them up and walking are being experimented with.
  2. 2 Year Olds – This is definitely an exciting time for your child. Independence is on the way with walking, talking, and potty training. Exercise toys are great for getting out that extra energy. You may also want to consider getting your child their first Tricycle. It is a wise choice to start your child off early with educational toys that encourage activity and movement preferably outdoors for fresh air and sun!
  3. 3 and 4 Year Olds – We grouped these ages together because they are really so close in development. Children of this age will want to start playing dressing up as they develop their sense of growing up. You will also want to provide toys that start the child off on the right foot for school with ABC and 123 learning toys.
  4. 5 and 6 Year Olds – These ages are grouped together because they are the crucial first years of school. It is very important for parents to encourage good learning habits in the child. School must be a positive thing for the child. Educational toys give the child insight and toys that enhance the learning from school are great for at home bonding.
  5. 7 and 8 Year Olds - These ages are certainly a time for your child’s individual personality to shine through. They are definitely becoming their own person in style and learning. Boys and girls are separating into their own gender groups with dollhouses for the girls and robotic learning toys for the boys.

Age Appropriate Toys

It is best when you are providing your child with toys that they be age appropriate educational toys. Why not combine learning and fun together. Most of the time, your child will not even realize your learning motive behind that certain favorite toy. You do not have to tell him about all the benefits of his educational toys. All they know is that they are having a great time!

From age’s two to eight, the toys will vary, but starting a child off right with educational toys is the best investment you can make for your child’s future

Hosting by Yahoo!